Smoke Detector Act update going into effect next year
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New Illinois law regarding battery-operated smoke detectors
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Technology advances spurred new Illinois smoke alarm law
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New law going into effect January 1 will require all homes in Illinois to have 10-year smoke detectors
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New Illinois law requires residents to upgrade smoke alarms, Illinois
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The Sentinel: New smoke detector law goes into effect on January 1 in Illinois
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Cuomo backs 10-year smoke alarms
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Fire officials bring attention to new smoke detector law