Smoke alarm age check
Plain House Manual
Home: ______________________Date: ____________
| Done | Item | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alarm taken down from the ceiling or wall | ||
| Date of manufacture found on the back | ||
| Replace-by worked out: date made plus 10 years | ||
| Alarm number, place and both dates in the log | ||
| Alarm under 10 years old put back and tested | ||
| Over 10 years or no date: marked for replacing | ||
| Battery type noted: replaceable or sealed 10-year | ||
| CO alarm replace-by date read from its own label | ||
| Hard-wired alarms left to an electrician where required |
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