Technician's gloved hand replacing lithium battery in smoke detector mounted on hallway ceiling, morning light catching dust particles

National Fire Protection Association

3 minavg. smoke-to-flashover
7.5 minavg. fire dept. response

↑ 4.5 min gap. That gap is your detector.

Residential Fire Safety

Your home has

14 fire safety

components.

When did someone last
check all 14?

The average residential fire reaches flashover in 3 minutes. Average fire department response: 7.5 minutes. Your working detector is the only thing that closes that gap.

2,400+Audits completed
NFPA 72Certified standard
48hrInspection window
Smoke Detector ReplacementExtinguisher Pressure TestSprinkler Head InspectionEgress Route MappingCO Detector CalibrationInsurance DocumentationNFPA 72 ComplianceBattery Certification
The Failure Inventory

Six ways your home fails
before you know it.

Each card shows the failure on the front. Hover to see the fix, the standard it meets, and how often it needs attention.

Smoke detector mounted on white ceiling with battery compartment open showing depleted battery
Common01

Dead Battery. No Warning.

73%

of home fire deaths occur in homes with no working smoke alarm

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The Fix

Sealed 10-Year Lithium Battery Install

We replace every detector with sealed lithium units — no battery changes for a decade. Every unit tested, logged, and tagged with the next inspection date.

Standard MetNFPA 72 §
IntervalEvery 10 years
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Red fire extinguisher with corroded pin and pressure gauge showing red zone, stored under kitchen cabinet
Common02

Extinguisher Under the Sink. Expired 2021.

40%

of residential extinguishers inspected show pressure loss or pin corrosion

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The Fix

Annual Extinguisher Inspection & Recharge

Full NFPA 10 inspection: pressure check, pin integrity, hose condition, label legibility, and discharge path clearance. Recharge or replace on-site.

Standard MetNFPA 10
IntervalAnnual
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White smoke detector on ceiling with visible paint overspray covering ventilation slots
Elevated Risk03

Painted-Over Detector. Legally Non-Functional.

1 coat

of paint renders a smoke detector non-compliant and uninsurable

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The Fix

Compliance Replacement & Documentation

We remove non-compliant units, install fresh detectors in correct positions, and provide a signed compliance certificate for your insurance file.

Standard MetNFPA 72 §29.8
IntervalPost-renovation
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Dark residential hallway with emergency exit signs showing escape route planning
Elevated Risk04

No Bedroom Egress Plan.

2 min

is the average time families have to evacuate before toxic smoke incapacitates

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The Fix

Room-by-Room Egress Route Mapping

We walk every bedroom, measure window egress dimensions per IRC code, mark primary and secondary exits, and produce a laminated floor plan for each floor.

Standard MetIRC R310
IntervalEvery 3 years
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Close-up of residential sprinkler head showing rust and mineral deposit buildup on the deflector plate
Critical05

Corroded Sprinkler Head. Blocked Activation.

18%

of residential sprinkler failures traced to corrosion or obstructions at the head

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The Fix

Sprinkler Line Test & Head Replacement

Full line pressure test, head-by-head visual inspection, obstruction clearance, and corrosion-damaged head replacement. System test report provided.

Standard MetNFPA 25
IntervalEvery 5 years
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Carbon monoxide detector incorrectly placed near floor in hallway with installation guide showing correct placement height
Critical06

CO Detector. Wrong Height. Wrong Room.

430

Americans die annually from non-fire CO poisoning in their own homes

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The Fix

CO Detector Placement Audit & Relocation

We audit every CO unit against NFPA 720 placement standards — correct height, sleeping area coverage, interconnect verification — and relocate or add units.

Standard MetNFPA 720
IntervalEvery 7 years
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These are 6 of the 14 components we inspect. See the full 14-point framework →

The Honest Comparison

DIY vs. Professional Audit.
12 line items.

The hardware store sells you equipment. We give you a documented system that works at 2 a.m.

ComponentDIY / Big-Box StoreAegis Professional Audit
Battery Type
Standard alkaline (1–2 yr)
Sealed 10-yr lithium, certified
Sensor Calibration
No field calibration possible
Tested against NFPA 72 threshold
Code Compliance Verification
Not performed
Written compliance report issued
Egress Route Mapping
Generic floor-plan printout
Room-by-room IRC R310 measurement
Insurance Documentation
None
Signed inspection certificate
Detector Placement Audit
Guess-based
Per NFPA 72 §29.5 bedroom/hallway rules
Sprinkler Line Pressure Test
Not possible without equipment
Full NFPA 25 pressure log
CO Detector Height Check
Rarely performed
Every unit per NFPA 720 placement
Extinguisher Discharge Path
Not checked
Clearance verified, tagged with date
Interconnect Verification
Unknown
All units triggered, response logged
Multi-Unit Coordination
Unit-by-unit, no system view
Portfolio report, landlord dashboard
Annual Reminder System
Calendar note (often forgotten)
Automated inspection scheduling
Schedule Your 14-Point AuditMost audits completed within 90 minutes. Same-week availability.
The Full Scope

14 components. One visit.
Nothing assumed safe.

01

Smoke Detector Inventory

Count, location, age, battery type, interconnect status — every unit logged.

02

Battery Certification

10-year sealed lithium replacement. Tagged, dated, documented.

03

Detector Placement Audit

Every unit verified against NFPA 72 §29.5 bedroom and hallway placement rules.

04

CO Detector Placement

Height, sleeping area coverage, and interconnect per NFPA 720.

05

Extinguisher Inspection

Pressure, pin, hose, label, and discharge path — NFPA 10 annual standard.

06

Sprinkler Head Inspection

Corrosion, obstruction, and coverage per NFPA 25.

07

Sprinkler Line Pressure Test

Full system pressure log. Any drop flags immediate retest.

08

Egress Route Mapping

Every bedroom. Primary and secondary exits. IRC R310 window dimensions measured.

09

Interconnect Verification

All units triggered simultaneously. Response time logged.

10

Electrical Hazard Observation

Visible ignition risks flagged — overloaded strips, scorched outlets, blocked panels.

11

Heat Detector Check

Garage and kitchen heat detectors verified per NFPA 72 rate-of-rise standards.

12

Panel & Alarm System Test

Central panel communication verified. Battery backup tested.

13

Compliance Certificate

Signed report issued. Insurance-ready documentation of every component.

14

Next Inspection Scheduling

Automated reminder set. Your next audit date confirmed before we leave.

All 14 points. One 90-minute visit. One signed report.Covers single-family homes, duplexes, and multi-unit properties.
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What Clients Found

Not one home passed
all 14 on the first visit.

3non-compliant units found
My insurance adjuster flagged three detectors during a claim inspection — all painted over during a renovation I'd forgotten about. Aegis replaced everything, issued a compliance cert, and my claim went through. Worth every dollar.

Margaret Hollis

Homeowner

Evanston, IL — Single-family, 2,400 sq ft

8%insurance premium reduction
I manage 14 units across two buildings. Before Aegis, I was doing detector checks myself with a broom handle and a prayer. Now I have a signed inspection report for every unit, and my insurance premium dropped 8%.

David Okafor

Landlord

Chicago, IL — 14-unit portfolio

1critical failure in nursery
We moved into our house six months before our daughter was born. The Aegis tech found a sprinkler head in the nursery closet with corrosion dating back years. That's not something I would have known to look for.

Priya Nambiar

Homeowner

Oak Park, IL — New parent, 1,800 sq ft

2,400+Residential audits completed
100%NFPA 72 compliance rate
48hrAverage booking window
0Missed re-inspections (automated)
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14-Point Audit.

We confirm within 2 business hours. No payment until day of inspection.

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Get the same framework our technicians use. Walk through your home and see exactly what you can't verify alone — then decide.

What to Expect

01

Booking Confirmed

Email + calendar invite within 2 hours. Technician name included.

02

Day of Inspection

90 minutes. Technician works through all 14 points. You're welcome to follow along.

03

Report Delivered

Signed PDF report same day. Every component logged, every finding documented.

04

Next Audit Scheduled

Automated reminder set. You won't have to remember.

Starting at$189/ single-family home
Multi-unitCustom quote

Includes signed compliance certificate. Most clients recover cost in first insurance renewal.

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