Almost Time to Change Clocks and Smoke Detector Batteries

Rochester, N.Y.- This Sunday, at 2am, we “spring forward.”

That’s when it is time to set the clocks ahead one hour.

And the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is reminding everyone that Sunday is the perfect time to change the batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

According to FASNY President David Jacobowitz, “”For homeowners who did not change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in the fall of last year, it is critical they do so in March. Smoke detectors are the first line of defense against the deadly effects of fire. Install one on every floor of your home, including the basement, and in or near sleeping areas. Make sure the detectors are installed on ceilings or high up on walls; and do not install them near windows or other ventilation sources, where drafts may prevent them from working properly.”

Last year, a new carbon monoxide detector law called “Amanda’s Law” went into effect.

It requires that one-family homes, two-family homes, dwellings located in condominiums or cooperatives, and multiple -family dwellings have a CO detector installed, regardless of the date of construction or sale.