Thread: Smoke Alarms
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Old 08-10-2022, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC View Post
Is it better to have homes without working smoke alarms?
I have to stand on top rung of my 6 ft ladder to replace the battery. Since the FD offers to do this as a public service why not take advantage of it.

BTW we moved here from Roanoke Va and they did this also. My daughter in DC has this service available as well.
A truly simple solution, buy an 8 foot ladder. You will need it to change light bulbs etc. A newer ladder will have a sign NOT to stand on the top steps.