First Alert SMCO100 Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Why building owners keep this on hand

First Alert SMCO100 Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm is a practical building-owner essential because life-safety problems are the wrong place to discover that basic equipment is missing, expired or unavailable. A combination smoke and carbon-monoxide alarm format that consolidates two common residential detection functions. In multifamily and rental property, smoke, carbon-monoxide and fire-safety requirements are often controlled by state or local building and fire codes, and the exact device type, placement, power source, interconnection and replacement schedule can vary. Even when this exact model is not mandated, owners benefit from maintaining compliant equipment and replacement stock so failed devices can be addressed quickly. Replacement or supplemental smoke/CO coverage where this specific listed device matches the property’s requirements. The important limitation is that a retail listing does not establish legal compliance. Alarm requirements are code- and occupancy-specific. Confirm listing, location, interconnection and power-source requirements before installation. Check the code and inspection requirements that apply to the property, follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions, document replacement dates where useful, and use licensed or qualified professionals whenever the work or local law requires them.