State Fire Marshal reminds residents to check smoke alarm batteries as clocks fall back

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — The Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) encourages North Carolinians to check their smoke detector batteries as Daylight Saving Time ends.

Standard Time begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday so clocks that don’t automatically update will need to be set back one hour.

OSFM recommends everyone to test their smoke alarms and replace their batteries. They also suggest upgrading to smoke and carbon monoxide alarms with a sealed 10-year battery.

“Working smoke alarms save lives, and this is one of the simplest habits you can keep to protect your family,” said Brian Taylor, State Fire Marshal. “If you’re already resetting your clocks, take a few extra minutes to make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are working properly.”