Key Dates
December 12 → December 23 2025
12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety
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January 01 2026
New Ontario Fire Code Requirements in Effect
New CO Alarm Requirements (Beginning January 1st, 2026):
- In existing homes, alarms will be mandatory on every storey, moving beyond the current requirement of only being near sleeping areas.
- In multi-unit residential buildings, CO alarms will be required in all applicable suites, service rooms, and in specific cases, public corridors.
- In residential care homes and specific group homes, CO alarms must be installed in all suites and common areas.