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    • Statesville Fire Department

    Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms

    “Smoke Alarms and Exit Drills in the Home...A Plan You Can Live With”

    Carbon monoxide and smoke alarms are two of the most important safety devices in any home. These simple, affordable tools provide early warning when fire or dangerous carbon monoxide is present, giving you and your family valuable time to respond. 

    Working alarms save lives - and making sure they are properly installed and maintained is one of the easiest ways to protect your household.

    Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives!

    Proper installation and regular maintenance are essential to ensure your smoke alarms work when you need them most. Simply having an alarm in your home isn’t enough - it must be correctly placed, tested routinely, and replaced when necessary.

    Follow the guidelines below to help make sure your smoke alarms are ready to provide early warning in the event of a fire.

    Install at least one alarm on each level of your home. It is recommended to have one in each sleeping area and outside of sleeping areas.
    Test all smoke alarms, battery powered and hard-wired, once a month. Vacuum or dust around the alarms regularly to keep them clean.
    Change batteries once a year unless you have a 10-year battery operated alarm. Make sure you change the backup batteries in your hard- wired alarms once a year as well.
    Replace all smoke alarms when they expire after 10 years. You may need to contact a qualified electrician to replace hard-wired alarms.
    Watch & Learn

    Seeing proper installation and safety practices in action can make all the difference. The videos below provide step-by-step guidance on smoke alarm placement, testing, maintenance, and more. Whether you’re installing a new alarm or checking an existing one, these short videos offer practical tips to help ensure your home is protected.

    Every Home Needs Working Smoke Alarms
    Smoke Alarm Sounds
    Smoke Alarm Maintenance
    Where Should You Place Smoke Alarms in Your Home?


    View Fire Safety Checklist for Homeowners + Renters (US Fire Administration)

    SMOKE ALARM PROGRAM

    Our Smoke Alarm Program provides and installs smoke alarm(s) free of charge to City of Statesville homeowners who own AND live in the requested home. 

    If you have questions or are in need a smoke alarm, call (704) 768-5599. You may also submit a request for a smoke alarm using the online by completing the form below.

    Factors considered for providing this service:

    • Not having a working smoke alarm in the home
    • Not being financially able to purchase alarms
    • Having at least one child under the age of 18
    • Having anyone over 60 years of age living in the home
    • Not being physically able to install an alarm on your own

    *The Statesville Fire Department cannot assist with installation of hard-wired smoke alarms. You may need to contact a qualified electrician or smoke alarm service company for assistance with interconnected alarms* For additional Fire and Life Safety information or to schedule a program, call (704) 768-5599.

    Renting?

    The City of Statesville requires that property owners/landlords provide and maintain working smoke alarms in rental units. Please contact your landlord if you rent your home/apartment and are in need of a smoke alarm.

    Landlord Certification Form (NC Code § 42A‑31: Landlord to maintain fit premises)

    Resources for Deaf or Hard of Hearing

    The City of Statesville Fire Department is committed to helping ensure all residents have access to life-saving fire safety resources. While the department does not provide bedside fire alarm devices directly, we can assist residents by connecting them with trusted partners, including the American Red Cross, who offer programs and resources designed to support individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

    Learn more about the Lifetone Bedshaker Alarm here.

    If you have any questions, please contact the Fire Department Life Safety Office at (704) 768-5599.

    Carbon Monoxide Alarms

    • Install and maintain Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms inside your home to provide early warning of carbon monoxide.
    • CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of the home.
    • Choose a CO alarm that has the label of a recognized laboratory.
    • CO alarms are not substitutes for smoke alarms. Know the difference between the sound of the smoke alarms and the sound of CO alarms.


    View More Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips from the NFPA

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