Merrickville Fire Department would like to inform residents of NEW Carbon Monoxide Alarm regulations

NEW SAFETY REQUIREMENTS STARTING JANUARY 1, 2026...The updated Fire Code significantly expands where CO Alarms must be installed, focusing on greater safety in high-risk areas:   
EXISTING HOMES;  Alarms will be mandatory on every storey of the dwelling, moving beyond the current requirement of only being near sleeping areas.
MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS; CO Alarms will be required in all applicable suites, service rooms, and in specific cases, public corridors.
CARE OCCUPANCIES; Facilities like residential care and certain group homes must install CO Alarms in both suites and common areas to protect vulnerable residents.
For more information:  https://www.ontario.ca/page/carbon-monoxide-safety