Chanhassen Issues Fire Safety Reminder on Smoke Alarms
The city of Chanhassen released a public service announcement reminding residents about proper smoke alarm maintenance and understanding warning signals.
According to the announcement, smoke alarms use different chirp patterns to communicate various issues to homeowners. A single chirp typically indicates a low battery, while three chirps can signal a malfunction. Five chirps usually mean the smoke alarm has reached the end of its useful life.
The city emphasized the importance of regular testing and timely replacement of safety equipment. Residents should test their smoke alarms monthly to ensure proper function.
Standard smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years, according to the guidance. However, combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have shorter lifespans, typically lasting only five to seven years before requiring replacement.
The fire safety reminder comes as part of ongoing public education efforts by local officials to help residents maintain proper home safety equipment.
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[0:02] ever hear a beep somewhere in your house
[0:06] is it coming from a smoke alarm
[0:10] smoke alarms use their chirp to let you
[0:12] know something is wrong one chirp could
[0:15] mean it has a low battery three chirps
[0:18] can indicate a malfunction five chirps
[0:21] usually means that a smoke alarm is at
[0:23] the end of its lifespan make sure to
[0:26] test your alarms monthly and replace the
[0:28] alarms every 10 years if it's a
[0:31] combination smoke and carbon monoxide
[0:34] detector they typically only last 5 to
[0:37] seven years
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