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Installation of fire alarms is required in all houses. Fire alarms keep you and your family safe.
A fire alarm reacts to smoke and heat, and warns you of fire.
As of 1 June 2011 it is compulsory to install an alarm in all houses.
However, if you have an automatic fire alarm or a sprinkler at your house, you don’t have to install a fire alarm.
Where to install fire alarms
- Bedrooms
- Kitchen (compulsory since April 2015)
- On stairwells attached to floors with bedrooms
Types of fire alarm
Alarms are classified into two types: residential smoke alarm and residential heat alarm.
Please install a residential smoke alarm in bedrooms and stairs. You may use either a residential smoke or heat alarm in kitchens.
Where to buy a fire alarm
You can buy a fire alarm at electronic shops or hardware stores.
Maintenance of fire alarms
An alarm with old parts, batteries, etc. may not properly sense a fire.
Please regularly test your fire alarm by pushing the button or pulling the string. Aim to replace your fire alarms every 10 years.
Fire Prevention Division, Fire Department Headquarters
TEL: 072-724-9995 FAX: 072-724-3999
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