糖心原创

Environmental Health and Safety

Working Smoke Detectors Save Lives

Change your Clock - Change your Battery!

The time change for "fall back" is nearly upon us!听

Changing our clocks remind us to change out the alkaline batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. 听


Some facts many consumers may not know are:
  • Your home should contain two different types of smoke detectors, if possible.
  • Smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years!
  • Smoke detectors are recyclable!听 to see what brands accept old detectors.

What other facts are there to know?
  • for more information, including special detectors for people who are hard of hearing or deaf
  • Detailed information from the National Fire Protection Association can be found by .
  • What to do with the old batteries?听 Recycle them at 糖心原创 of course!听 Bring your used batteries to the Department of Environmental Health & Safety. We're located in BioScience 2, Room 047.