It’s time to change; Both your clocks and batteries

The coming of spring is a time to celebrate, but go easy this weekend, because we lose a hour of sleep.

Daylight time starts this weekend, so make sure you set all your time pieces ahead one hour before retiring Saturday night.

As well, Caledon Fire and Emergency Services recommend that residents change the batteries in their smoke alarms when they change their clocks.

“In order for smoke alarms to do their job, they need to have working batteries,” said Caledon Fire Chief Brad Bigrigg. “Changing the batteries is simple and quick and could save lives.”

It’s also the law to have working smoke alarms. The Fire Code requires working smoke alarms on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping areas. For added protection, it is also recommended to install alarms in all bedrooms. It is also illegal to tamper with your smoke alarm or to remove the batteries.

Failure to comply with the Fire Code smoke alarm requirements can result in ticket of $245 or a fine of up $50,000.

“In order to survive a fire, you need to be provided with an early warning – and know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds,” Bigrigg added.

For more information, visit www.caledon. ca or call Fire and Emergency Services at (905) 584-2272, ext. 4303.