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Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Install Smoke Alarms
IT’S THE LAW !
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Most fatal fires occur at night when people are asleep. Often, victims never wake up.
A working smoke alarm will detect smoke and sound an alarm to alert you, giving you precious time to escape.
Every home in Ontario must have a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping areas.
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Homeowners It is the responsibility of homeowners to install and maintain smoke alarms on every storey of their home and outside sleeping areas.
Landlords It is the responsibility of landlords to ensure their rental properties comply with the law.
Tenants If you are a tenant of a rental property and do not have the required number of smoke alarms, contact your landlord immediately. It is against the law for tenants to remove the batteries or tamper with the alarm in any way. |
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Failure to comply with the Fire Code smoke alarm requirements could result in a ticket for $235 or a fine of up to $50,000 for individuals or $100,000 for Corporations |
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Fire can spread quickly and when you least expect it. You may only have a few minutes to escape. That is why the Ontario Fire Code now requires that all homes in Ontario have working smoke alarms on each level of your home (this includes your basement). A smoke alarm on every level of your home can alert you and your family and provide you with the chance to escape.
Port Colborne Fire & Emergency Services operates under a Zero Tolerance Policy (prosecution initiated immediately) with regards to smoke alarms not installed, maintained operational, disabled or missing in conformance with By-law No. 5039/94/07. Click here to review this By-law .
Our Fire Service is always willing to assist in the installation of smoke alarms if you are unable to do so yourself.
Contact Administration at 905-834-4512 – Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms (CO) Every home which contains a fuel fire appliance should have at least one carbon monoxide alarm installed outside the sleeping areas. Carbon monoxide alarms will warn you of danger, but regular maintenance of all fuel fired appliances and solid fuel burning appliances will minimize the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. For more information regarding carbon monoxide alarms, click here. To keep safe, please remember:
You have a responsibility to know about the dangers of carbon monoxide. Your knowledge and actions may save lives.
CO alarms are a good second line of defence, but do not eliminate the need for regular inspection, maintenance and safe use of fuel-burning equipment.
Take the time to learn about the use of CO alarms in your home to ensure you are using this equipment properly and effectively.
You have a responsibility to know about the dangers of carbon monoxide. Your knowledge and actions may save lives.
CO alarms are a good second line of defence, but do not eliminate the need for regular inspection, maintenance and safe use of fuel-burning equipment.
Take the time to learn about the use of CO alarms in your home to ensure you are using this equipment properly and effectively.
