Fire and Emergency Services
Commissioner - Jamie Lowrey
Fire Chief - Andy MacDonald
September 13, 2009
Fire Memorial - Ottawa, Ontario
Video from the 2009 Canadian Fallen Firefighters National Memorial Service
July 14, 2009
Kidde Smoke Alarm Recall - 10,000 Units Sold in Canada
How Old Are Your Smoke Alarms?
All smoke alarms wear out. Replace smoke alarms that are more than 10 years old.
| Battery-operated |
Battery-operated |
Wireless interconnected |
Electric with battery back-up |
| Electric with battery back-up |
Electric with battery back-up |
Wireless interconnected |
Electric with battery back-up |
| Electric-operated |
Electric-operated |
Wireless interconnected |
Electric with battery back-up |
| Electric smoke alarms interconnected with each other |
Electric smoke alarms interconnected with each other |
Wireless interconnected |
Electric interconnected with battery back-up |
All smoke alarms must have the ULC mark on them.
You must keep at least the original level of smoke-alarm protection in your home,
although we do encourage you to upgrade, if possible.
Is your basement apartment legal?
Click here for information on legalizing your two-unit residence (with a basement apartment).
Click here for Part 9 of the 1990 Ontario Building Code
Click here for Part 11 of the 1990 Ontario Building Code
You can find further information about two-unit dwellings here.
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