Smoke Alarms

It is the law in Ontario that every house has a working smoke alarm on every floor and outside all sleeping areas.

Things to know about smoke alarms:

• Test your smoke alarms every month using the test button.
• Replace smoke alarm batteries at least once a year, and whenever the low-battery warning chirps.
• Smoke alarms don't last forever. Replace smoke alarms with new ones if they are more than 10 years old.

For more information about installation and maintenance of the smoke alarm, please visit the Ontario Provincial Office of the Fire Marshall website.