The property owner will be responsible for purchasing and maintaining smoke alarms in the apartments. Depending on the apartment, either mains-connected smoke alarms or battery-operated models are used in settlement apartments. Mains-powered models are permanently connected to the electricity grid, but they also have a backup battery in case of power outages.
Residents are responsible for regularly checking and cleaning smoke alarms. Test smoke alarms once a month by pressing the test button and clean the alarms of dust at least twice a year, for example by lightly vacuuming around the device.
If your smoke alarm starts to beep once every minute or so, the battery is probably running low. Report any low battery or any malfunctions to your service company immediately so that the alarm can be repaired as quickly as possible.
The company is responsible for renewing smoke alarms, which usually takes place every 8–10 years, and for organizing maintenance rounds approximately every 2–3 years to ensure that the equipment's operational reliability is maintained at a good level.
Only a functioning smoke alarm saves lives.
