Smoke Alarm Safety
It’s the law to have working smoke alarms in your home. According to the Fire Code, a $235 fine can be issued for the following:
Failure to maintain a smoke alarm in operating condition.
Failure to provide smoke alarm instructions to occupants of a building.
Failure to install a smoke alarm as required (one smoke alarm on each level of a home, in addition to outside all sleeping areas).
Intentionally disabling a smoke alarm to make it inoperable.
Replacing a smoke alarm, thus causing a reduced level of protection.