Fire/Life Safety and Education Carbon Monoxide Awareness Fire/Life Safety and EducationSection Menu In this section Fire and Emergency ServicesFire Permits and InspectionsFire/Life Safety and EducationCurrently selected What 3 WordsFire Safety Resources for TeachersFire Truck and Fire Station Tour Request Home Safe Home - Fire Safety TipsVulnerable Persons Registry FormKitchen SafetySmoke Alarm SafetyFrequently Asked QuestionsRecentRecent Page ContentNew News for 2026!Starting January 1, 2026, carbon monoxide (CO) alarms will be required adjacent to all sleeping areas AND on every storey without a sleeping area. Stay informed and ensure your home meets the new safety requirements. Carbon Monoxide AlarmInstall carbon monoxide alarms near/adjacent to all sleeping areas and on every storey without a sleeping area.Test AlarmTest alarms monthly. Consider using alarms that have a worry-free 10 year lithium battery.Propane HeatersNever use propane heaters inside the home or garage.BarbecuesNever cook with barbecues or propane cookers inside the home or garage.GarageNever warm a vehicle in the garage.Inspect and MaintainHave a trained, TSSA-certified fuel technician inspect your furnace and fuel-burning appliances on a yearly basis. 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Never wait. Know the difference between a low-battery warning and an emergency alarm – consult the CO alarm manufacturer’s instructions. Replace CO alarmsReplace alarms in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 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