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 (Updated: 09/12/18)

The historical national slogan “Change your clock, change your battery,” may not apply to these households residing in states who require alarms with a 10-year battery. 14 states and 6 cities have passed legislation that requires ionization-only smoke alarms that are solely battery powered to come equipped with a 10-year battery. Some states like California also require alarms to have a hush feature.

States requiring 10-year smoke and carbon monoxide detectors:

• California - law #UL 217 #UL 2034 Senate Bill 745
• Florida - law #553.883
• Georgia
• Illinois (2022)
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Massachusetts
• Maryland
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• New York - law #S4054A #A3057a #S2696a
• North Carolina - Senate Bill 77
• Oregon - law #HB2586
• Vermont

Cities requiring 10-year smoke and carbon monoxide detectors:

• Indianapolis – IN
• Louisville - KY  
• Madison – WI
• Milwaukee –WI
• Philadelphia, PA
• Phoenix - AZ

We have an extensive line of 10-year smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Contractors and property management firms call us to get your discounts on bulk orders. Call us at 201-351-1900 for more info.