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Smoke alarms were NOT tested during the inspection.
The National Fire Prevention Association recommends replacing smoke alarms every 10 years to ensure that the alarm is functional in all respects. Batteries should be changed every six months; a good time to do this is when you reset your clocks in October and April. Rook Home Inspections LLC recommends adding smoke alarms to bedrooms and any other areas where people are likely to fall asleep (such as a family room with a cozy fireplace, television, and stereo). Rook Home Inspections LLC recommends that at least two smoke alarms be installed in all residences. This provides backup protection if a dead battery is present in one or if a smoke alarm is defective or fails. |
Some jurisdictions might require working smoke alarms in hallways and/or all bedrooms at the time real estate is transferred. Consult with your Realtor and/or attorney for any legal requirements in the jurisdiction overseeing your property.
Smoke alarms sometimes are placed too high for easy replacement of batteries. Such placement is common and is allowed by many authorities having jurisdiction. However, when units are too high for easy battery replacement, the batteries typically are not replaced when necessary, creating periods of non-protection and a personal injury, safety, and fire hazard. Recommend testing smoke alarms at move-in, installing fresh batteries, and testing all alarms weekly. Recommend ensuring that at least two working smoke alarms are present. Recommend ensuring that smoke alarms are present in all bedrooms. |
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