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New Illinois smoke detector law goes into effect in 2023
The devices must be a long-term, 10-year sealed battery alarm.
CHICAGO - A new Illinois law is taking effect on January 1, 2023, that will require all residents to upgrade their smoke detectors.
The devices must be a long-term, 10-year sealed battery alarm.
This means that if your smoke detector currently has removable batteries or is not hardwired, you will need to replace it.
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The goal of the longer battery life is to make smoke detectors safer and more reliable in the long term.