Clearview Fire and Emergency Services is notifying residents of important changes to the Ontario Fire Code that will take effect on January 1, 2026, aimed at enhancing safety in residential spaces.
Under the updated regulations, all residential occupancies, including homes, apartments, and other dwellings that contain a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage, must have:
- A carbon monoxide (CO) alarm adjacent to each sleeping area.
- A CO alarm on each storey without a sleeping area (on every floor).
Ontario Regulation 87/25 (O. Reg. 87/25) made under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, makes changes to the Ontario Fire Code (O. Reg 213/07) that include additional carbon monoxide detector requirements.
If any assistance is required, please contact Fire Prevention Officer Kent McDonald or Fire Chief Scott Davison.
For more information, please contact:
Kent McDonald
Fire Prevention Officer
Clearview Township
(705) 428-6230 ext. 404
kjmcdonald@clearview.ca
Scott Davison
Fire Chief
Clearview Township
(705) 428-6230 ext. 402
sdavison@clearview.ca