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NEWS ADVISORY
Steven E. Lohr, Fire Chief Public Safety Headquarters, 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Assistant Chief Scott Graham, Executive Officer Phone: 240.876.1260 Media line: 240.777.2442 @MCFirePIO IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 16, 2013
Marylands new law is part of a nationwide trend to ensure new and replacement smoke alarms have this new technology. It is anticipated that smoke alarms equipped with long-life batteries will have a significant impact on reducing the number of residential fire deaths. Montgomery County residents can call 311 to schedule a free in-home smoke alarm check by County firefighters and additional information is included on page 2 of this release.
For detailed information about Senate Bill 969: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2013RS/fnotes/bil_0009/sb0969.pdf