On March 10, we will set our clocks ahead by one hour to return to daylight savings time. This time change is a good reminder to replace the batteries in our smoke alarms. It is also a good time to check the age of your smoke alarms. The life expectancy of smoke alarms is 10 years. If you are unsure of the age of your smoke alarms, it would be a good idea to replace the unit.
Smoke alarms should be in every bedroom, in the hall outside of the sleeping areas and on every level of the home. The Granby Fire Marshal’s Office offers free inspection of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for one- and two-family homes in Granby. There is no cost or obligation involved. We have a limited supply of replacement smoke alarms available to homeowners. Help us keep you and your family safe. Contact us today at 860-844-5321 or firemarshal@granby-ct.gov
More Spring Fire Safety Tips
Clothes Dryer Safety
• Clean out your clothes dryer vent pipe.
• Remove combustible items on or around your clothes dryer.
• DO NOT machine-dry clothes that have been in contact with gasoline, paint thinners or similar chemicals. Air dry these items outside.
Flammable Liquids Safety
• Only store gasoline in a container designed for that purpose.
• Never store gasoline containers or power equipment in basements or occupied space of the home.
• Be sure the container cap and vent are closed completely.
Grills and Propane Safety
• Never store LP gas grill propane tanks inside your home or garage.
• Inspect your grill to make sure it’s free of grease or other combustible debris.
• Check the grill propane tank hose for leaks or damage prior to use.
Home Address Numbers
To be sure your house can be found by emergency teams, display your house address number where it is easily seen from the street.