As part of new rules that came in on New Year’s Day, carbon monoxide alarms now have to be placed on every floor of any ...

By Thomas Smith Changes to the Ontario Fire Code are here. On New Year’s Day, new carbon monoxide regulations were put in ...

Beginning January 1, 2026, the Ontario Fire Code (OFC) will be updated to expand the areas in residential buildings where carbon-monoxide (CO) alarms are required. The update will require additional ...

When shopping for carbon monoxide alarms, you will find three primary types to consider: Battery-operated alarms: These are portable and easy to install, making them a popular choice for renters or ...

Multiple new laws and regulations are coming to Ontario on Jan. 1, 2026 that will affect prospective job seekers, healthcare professionals, homeowners, and everyday tenants across the province. From ...

Matt Hepditch, London's deputy chief of fire prevention and public education, said fire inspectors often find homes without working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. (Andrew Lupton/CBC News - image ...

Under the revised Ontario Fire Code, carbon monoxide alarms are now mandated on every floor of homes that utilize gas-burning appliances such as furnaces, water heaters, and stoves. Previously, CO ...

New rules set to come into effect in 2026 mean many Ontario homeowners and landlords will have to add carbon monoxide alarms to their New Year's to-do list. Starting Jan. 1, changes to the Ontario ...