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Move-in safety checklist

Smoke & CO Detector Checklist for New Homeowners

Do not inherit the previous owner’s detector schedule by guesswork. A move-in inventory gives your household a known starting point.

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Map every alarm

Walk every bedroom, hallway, level, basement and attached-garage-adjacent area. Record smoke alarms, CO alarms and combination units separately.

Read every date and model

Note the manufacture or replace-by date and photograph the model label. Unknown-age smoke alarms should not be assumed new because the cover looks clean.

Test and inspect

Use the test button according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Look for paint, damage, missing batteries, open battery drawers and disconnected units.

Create the next reminder

Set monthly test reminders and record the replacement year. If the inventory reveals gaps, expired alarms or an incompatible mixed system, call Detector Inspectors for a whole-home visit.

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Manufacturer instructions and current local requirements control. For an emergency, call 911.

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Handle every detector in one visit.

Call or text Jayson to schedule residential smoke and CO detector service.

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For an active alarm or suspected emergency, get outside and call 911.

Next steps

How to Create a Home Smoke & CO Detector Inventory Document every alarm’s location, type, model, date and next replacement year in one simple household record.Where Should Smoke Detectors Be Installed?Smoke alarm placement guide for bedrooms, sleeping areas, every level and basements, with manufacturer instructions controlling exact locations.$125 Basic Smoke & CO Detector Service Detector Inspectors’ $125 basic residential visit includes batteries for up to six detectors plus cleaning, testing and inspection of every detector.

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