[Md-sligo] FW: Smoke Alarm Law Catches Up With Technology

[Reyazuddin, Yasmin]

The following information is very helpful. 

 

Yasmin Reyazuddin 
Aging & Disability Services 
Montgomery County Government 
Department of Health & Human Services 
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From: Jones, Tremayne 
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 2:34 PM
To: #HHS.AgingandDisability
Subject: FW: Smoke Alarm Law Catches Up With Technology 

 

Smoke Alarm Law Catches Up With Technology 

Important Information You Need to Know 

Maryland is the most recent state to require that homeowners replace
battery-only operated smoke alarms with units powered by sealed-in,
long-life batteries. Smoke alarm technology has advanced over the years
and the update to Maryland's Smoke Alarm Law also requires that
residential battery-operated smoke alarms be equipped with a
"hush-button" feature that will temporarily silence the alarm if
activated by a non-emergency condition. 

During the 2013 session of the Maryland General Assembly, the existing
thirty-eight year old Maryland Smoke Alarm Law was amended and updated
to take advantage of new technology. Senate Bill 969 and House Bill 1413
passed unanimously and were signed into law by Governor O'Malley
effective July 1, 2013. 

Maryland's new law is part of a nationwide trend to ensure new and
replacement smoke alarms have this new technology. It is anticipated
that smoke alarms equipped with long-life batteries will have a
significant impact on reducing the number of residential fire deaths.
Montgomery County residents can call "311" to schedule a free in-home
smoke alarm check by County firefighters and additional information is
included on page 2 of this release. 

For detailed information about Senate Bill 969:
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2013RS/fnotes/bil_0009/sb0969.pdf For the
complete press release and important facts about smoke alarms, visit
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcfrs-info/news/2013/07162013.html 

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Odile Brunetto, Ed.D.

Director, Area Agency on Aging 

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services 

240-7771132 Voice, 240-777-1436 FAX

 

Gardez Bien

 

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