Montgomery County Fire Marshal 501 N Thompson, Suite 102, Conroe, Texas 77301 Phone: 936-538-8288  Fax: 936-538-8277

For questions regarding tips, policies, laws or investigations please email mcfmo@mctx.org

• For wall mount (Place 12 inches from the ceiling) 
• For ceiling mount (Place at least 12 inches from any wall) 
• On high pitch ceilings (Place 3 feet from the highest point) 
• Don't install near window, door, air register, or ceiling fan. 
• Place at least one smoke detector on each level (Minimum of one detector outside each sleeping area and one detector in each sleeping room) 

• Change battery twice a year or when chirping. We suggest you change the battery in the spring and fall, when you change the time on your clock. 
• Test smoke detector once a month. 
• Vacuum the vents in the detector at least once a year. 
• Always follow the manufacturers recommendations. 
• The National Fire Protection Association recommends that you replace your battery operated detector every ten years.