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As of March 1, 2006 every home in Ontario must have a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping areas.
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.
Failure to comply with the fire code smoke alarm requirements could result in a fine of up to $50,000 for individuals or $100,000 for corporations. |
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When installing smoke alarms, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for information about correct placement, testing and maintenance.
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Test your smoke alarms every month using the test button.
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Replace smoke alarm batteries at least once a year and whenever the low-battery warning chirps.
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Replace smoke alarms with new ones if they are more than ten years old.
- Cooking or steam from a shower can cause smoke alarms to activate. DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY. Instead, try moving the alarm to a different location or purchase a smoke alarm with a hush feature that will temporarily silence the alarm.
For further information, please contact Toronto Fire Services, Fire Prevention Division through Access Toronto at 416-338-0338 or visit the website of the Office of the Fire Marshal, www.ofm.gov.on.ca
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