Darien, IL – As Illinois residents prepare to “fall back” this weekend, the Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District is reminding the community to not only turn clocks back one hour but also test home smoke detectors.
According to the department’s social media post, the time change occurs Sunday, November 2, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time. Fire officials say this semiannual event is an ideal opportunity to ensure home fire safety equipment is working properly.
The department emphasized that Illinois’ Smoke Detector Act requires all homes to have smoke alarms equipped with 10-year sealed batteries, a measure designed to reduce maintenance needs and improve reliability.
“Setting clocks back is a simple reminder to double-check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors,” the department noted in its public message. “Working alarms save lives.”
Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, when clocks are set back to 1 a.m. Residents are encouraged to replace old smoke detectors that do not meet current state standards and to test all alarms monthly.
This article was produced by a journalist and may include AI-assisted input. All content is reviewed for accuracy and fairness.
Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for more relevant news stories and SUPPORT LOCAL INDEPENDENT NEWS! Have a tip? Message us!
