To:
Owners and Tenants,
Re:
Smoke Detectors in Units
Effective January 1, 2018, Maryland law requires all residential
smoke detectors to be replaced every ten years and with “ten-year
battery” units.
Life
Cycle of Smoke Detectors
Smoke alarms do not last forever and units that are 10
years old are near the end of their service life and should be replaced. Both
hard-wired and battery-operated alarms are equally affected by age. Just like
any electrical appliance, the circuitry and components of smoke alarms wear out
over time. When a smoke alarm reaches 10 years of use, the potential of failing
to detect a fire increases substantially and replacing units after 10 years
Replacement Program
The replacement
of smoke detectors in units is the responsibility of each owner. Our smoke
detectors are hard-wired and should be replaced by a certified
electrician. They cannot be replaced
with non-hardwired smoke alarms.
To
expedite the replacement of unit smoke detectors, the 900 Marshy Cove Condo
Association has organized a program with a professional electrician. You can take advantage of the program by
submitting a form. The form will be mailed to owners. Once completed, return the form to the 900MC Condo Association in
care of Sentry Management or depositing it the suggestion box in the lobby.
Estimated
cost will be $265 for 4 ten-year hard-wired smoke detectors which includes
installation.
Note: The smoke alarms
inside our units are not connected to the fire evacuation alarm.
Smoke
Alarm Replacement Program.
Max M, Electrician, has offered the
following package.
Replace 4 smoke detectors per unit with new 120 volt hard-wired
10 year battery back-up smoke detectors made by Kidde
Price includes labor and maximum of 4 smoke detectors. $265.00
(Price dependent on a minimum of 5 participants)
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| Ten-Year Hard-wired Smoke Detector Alarm with "hush" button |
Questions:
mc900@comcast.net
Stay Safe,
George B, President 900MCCA, Unit 408
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