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Smoke Detector Program
City of New Braunfels Fire Department · City program
Free smoke alarm installation and free replacement of consumer-purchased detectors.
The City of New Braunfels Fire Department provides and installs smoke alarms free of charge for senior citizens in single-family homes within its fire jurisdiction. The department also replaces consumer-purchased detectors at no charge.
Program details
How it works
The New Braunfels Fire Department’s Community Outreach page lists a Smoke Detector Program for senior citizens. The department says it will provide and install smoke alarms free of charge in eligible homes within its fire jurisdiction.
What the service covers
The page states that the program includes:
- free smoke alarm installation
- replacement of consumer-purchased detectors at no charge
It also notes that smoke alarms should be replaced after 10 years of service, whether they are hard-wired, battery-operated, or hard-wired with a battery backup.
Who can request it
The page says any senior citizen living within the City of New Braunfels Fire Department’s fire jurisdiction may request the service.
How to apply
Residents can sign up for a smoke detector check by emailing smokedetector@newbraunfels.gov or calling 830-221-4206.
Timing and deadlines
No application window, deadline, funding cap, or limit on the number of alarms is stated on the page.
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