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SafetyMarch 25, 20235 min read

Smoke Detector Requirements: What BC Homeowners Need to Know

Smoke detectors save lives, but only if properly installed and maintained.

Smoke Detector Requirements in BC

Working smoke detectors cut fire death risk in half. BC's Fire Code sets minimum requirements.

BC Minimum Requirements

Smoke alarms on every storey and outside sleeping areas. Best practice: inside each bedroom and interconnected alarms.

Maintenance

Test monthly, replace batteries annually, replace the entire detector every 10 years.

Upgrade your smoke detection: Call ERG Electric Ltd. at 778-237-2470.

Need Professional Help?

ERG Electric Ltd. is here to help with all your electrical needs. Licensed, insured, and ready to serve you.

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