In March of 2006, the Ontario Fire Code was amended so that it became a requirement to have a working smoke alarm on every storey of a residential buildling. Included in this amendment was the requirement that smoke alarms must be installed outside all sleeping areas. This requirement is applicable to all single family homes, semi detached homes and townhouses. This requirement does not differentiate if the dwelling is owner occupied or tenanted.
Failure to comply with this Ontario Fire Code requirement would result in a fine of $235 and as much as $50,000 if the property is tenanted.
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