Safety First

With the cold weather and holiday season upon us...... Please check to make sure that your Smoke detectors and CO (carbon monoxide) detectors are working properly and in the correct locations.

In Massachusetts it is a State Law that a smoke alarm and CO detectors in a home be inspected and certified prior to sale. The fire department representative needs to certify that the smoke alarms and CO detectors are operating properly and in the correct locations. They recommend smoke alarms to be located on the ceiling on each floor including the basement. CO detectors on each living level. (for specific requirements, please contact your local fire department)

In addition, if you burn with wood and have a wood stove, it is important to have the wood stove inspected and certified (usually it is the town/city building inspector who certifies). Give this certification to your Home Owners Insurance carrier. Most insurance companies will not cover claims in the unfortunate event of a fire caused by a wood stove if the wood stove wasn't inspected.