People are being reminded to change the batteries in their smoke alarms this weekend in time with the end of daylight savings.
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Fire & Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins said it was time to start thinking about replacing their old, outdated ionisation smoke alarms.
‘’Smoke alarms need to be replaced at least every 10 years, so why not use this opportunity to start thinking about replacing your outdated smoke alarms,’’ he said.
“There could be millions of smoke alarms out there that are about to reach their ‘use-by date’ and they need to go.
“We’re encouraging NSW residents to choose newer photoelectric smoke alarms that have 10-year lithium batteries.
“Only working smoke alarms help save lives. A fire can take hold in just three minutes, filling your home with deadly smoke. A working smoke alarm gives you vital seconds to get out before you’re overcome.’’
In NSW all dwellings must have at least one working smoke alarm per level.
