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Smoke Alarms

About | Installation and Maintenance | Replacement and Disposal

Smoke alarm replacement and disposal

Smoke alarms don't last forever and usually have a lifespan of about 10 years. If your alarm is older than this, CFA recommends it be replaced.

Some smoke alarms have a use-by date printed on them, but if your alarm is still "beeping" after you have changed its battery, it should be replaced.

From September 2007 legislation allows smoke alarms to thrown out with household rubbish.

For further information on the management of Smoke Alarms, visit the Department of Human Services website at www.dhs.vic.gov.au

Further information

Your local council may be aware of this service.

Find the Your Home Fire Safety brochure in the Home Safety page of the Publications section.

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