The Township of Clinton Bureau of Fire Safety has issued guidelines for the installation and maintenance of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in all residential units.  These regulations are especially important in multi-unit developments such as the Master’s Collection. The regulations require electric (hardwired) smoke alarms, interconnected with battery backup.  Alarms must be located on every level of the residence, in the vicinity of each sleeping area as well as in each sleeping area.

The Township Bureau of Fire Safety points out that smoke detectors have a useful life and must be replaced after 10 years in service.  Due to the age of the Master’s Collection, some units may contain  alarms that have been in place for 10 years or more.  They must be replaced now!  The good news is that smoke detectors are now available with 10-year battery backup that avoids that annoying beep, notifing you that the backup battery needs replacement.  In addition, combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are now available and approved by the Bureau of Fire Safety.

 It is imperative that all homeowners maintain properly operating alarms for their own safety as well as the protection of the other Master’s Collection residents.