Going forward, the property owner will be responsible for the procurement and maintenance of smoke alarms in apartments. Depending on the specific property, Setlementtiasunnot uses either hardwired smoke alarms or battery-operated models. Hardwired models are permanently connected to the electrical grid but also include a backup battery in case of power outages.
Tenants are responsible for regularly checking the functionality of smoke alarms and keeping them clean. Test smoke alarms once a month by pressing the test button, and clean them of dust at least twice a year, for example, by lightly vacuuming around the device.
If a smoke alarm starts emitting a short beep approximately every minute, the battery charge is likely running low. Report a low battery or any malfunction of the alarm to the maintenance company without delay, so that the alarm can be repaired as quickly as possible.
The company is responsible for replacing smoke alarms, which typically occurs every 8–10 years, and for organizing maintenance rounds approximately every 2–3 years to ensure the devices remain reliable.
Only a functional smoke alarm saves lives.
