At this time of the year when household heating appliances are used extensively, this is timely information from the Metropolitan Fire Brigade. Visit the MFB website for more valuable information that could save your life or that of a loved one...
Why should I have a smoke alarm?
When you’re asleep you lose your sense of smell. A smoke alarm is your electronic nose. It will alert you if there is smoke from a fire.
A small fire can grow to involve an entire room in two - three minutes. A smoke alarm provides early warning and time to escape.
Download an information brochure directly from the Metropolitan Fire Brigade's website by clicking on the picture of the smoke alarm (Smoke Alarm Brochure - 3 MB)
Smoke alarms are compulsory in every home.
Since 1 August 1997, Victorian law states that smoke alarms (complying with Australian standards AS 3786) must be installed in all homes, units, flats and townhouses.
It is the legal responsibility of all owners and landlords to install working smoke alarms.
All smoke alarms:
Living with your smoke alarm How do I test and clean my smoke alarm?
The MFB’s campaign at the end of daylight saving each year reminds people to:
“Change your clock, change your smoke alarm battery”
Smoke alarm subsidy for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.A specialised smoke alarm is available for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Due to the cost of this type of smoke alarm, the Department of Human Services provides assistance via a subsidy.
When you’re asleep you lose your sense of smell. A smoke alarm is your electronic nose. It will alert you if there is smoke from a fire.
A small fire can grow to involve an entire room in two - three minutes. A smoke alarm provides early warning and time to escape.
Download an information brochure directly from the Metropolitan Fire Brigade's website by clicking on the picture of the smoke alarm (Smoke Alarm Brochure - 3 MB)
Smoke alarms are compulsory in every home.
Since 1 August 1997, Victorian law states that smoke alarms (complying with Australian standards AS 3786) must be installed in all homes, units, flats and townhouses.
It is the legal responsibility of all owners and landlords to install working smoke alarms.
All smoke alarms:
- Must contain a battery
- Need to be tested regularly
- Need to be replaced after 10 years
Living with your smoke alarm How do I test and clean my smoke alarm?
- Monthly: Test by pressing the test button with a broom handle
- Yearly: Vacuum around your smoke alarm vents
- Yearly: Replace your 9 volt battery each year at the end of daylight saving
The MFB’s campaign at the end of daylight saving each year reminds people to:
“Change your clock, change your smoke alarm battery”
Smoke alarm subsidy for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.A specialised smoke alarm is available for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Due to the cost of this type of smoke alarm, the Department of Human Services provides assistance via a subsidy.
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