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Smoke Alarm Legislation
As of March 1, 2006, the new smoke alarm legislation is in effect which states that every home in the province of Ontario is required to have operating smoke alarms on each level including the basement. This amendment is an addition to the existing requirement which states that homes must have smoke alarms outside all sleeping areas. 
The new amendment applies to all single-family, semi-detached and town homes, whether owned or rented. It is also recommended that smoke alarms be checked regularly and replaced every 10 years to ensure efficiency.
The fine for not complying with the Ontario Fire Code smoke alarm requirements can result in a ticket for $235 or a fine of up to $50,000 for homeowners, tenants and individual landlords.
As part of our Emergency Preparedness initiatives, the Town of Newmarket and Central York Fire Services recommends that everyone in your household knows what to do in case of an emergency such as a fire. The best way to prepare your family is to develop a home emergency escape plan and practice it with the entire household.
For more information on the new legislation, fire safety and emergency preparedness, please visit the links below:
