As we gain an extra घंटा this weekend, there’s extra time to change the battery in your smoke alarm.

“You change your battery when आप change your clocks,” कहा Langford आग prevention officer, Lance Caven. “Smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years.”

After changing the battery push the test button to ensure your smoke alarm is working properly.

Newer model smoke alarms have a sticker on them stating the alarm’s expiry date.

“A good rule of thumb is if it’s the size of a spaceship, it should be replaced,” कहा Chris Aubrey, आग prevention officer.

“If आप don’t have...