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Ontario's carbon monoxide detector alarm rule is changing
Starting January 1, 2026, Ontario's Fire Code requires CO alarms in any home with a fuel-burning appliance (furnace, water heater, gas or propane stove, wood stove), a fireplace, or an attached garage – and requires alarms in two places: adjacent to every sleeping area, and on every storey of the home, including storeys without bedrooms. A lot of Ottawa homes built or last updated before this rule have a single detector near the furnace and nothing else – that setup won't meet the new standard.
Why interconnected, hardwired alarms make sense here
Meeting a multi-storey requirement with individual battery units means checking and replacing batteries in several separate devices. Interconnected, hardwired alarms solve that differently: when one alarm triggers, they all sound together, and hardwiring removes the single point of failure a dead battery creates. It's not the only way to comply, but for a multi-storey home it's usually the most practical one to do in a single visit.
Smoke alarms too
While we're wiring for CO coverage, it's an efficient time to bring smoke alarm coverage up to the same standard – every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every level. We'll assess your current setup and tell you exactly what's missing rather than replacing devices that are already compliant.
Where the alarms go
Placement matters as much as having the devices – too close to a kitchen or bathroom causes nuisance alarms, too far from a bedroom door defeats the point. We place each unit based on your home's actual layout, not a generic diagram.
Why choose us for smoke and CO detector installation
Inspection first, then a written quote
We look at the actual panel and wiring before quoting, not a phone-estimate guess – and every price is written down before work starts, no surprise line items.
ESA-notified work
We handle Electrical Safety Authority notification as part of the job when it's required.
Residential & commercial
Homes, offices, retail, and light-industrial space across Ottawa.
What to expect
Written quote, no surprises
The price is confirmed before work starts.
ESA-notified work
Handled as part of the job when it's required.
Cleaned up when we're done
We leave the site the way we found it.
Smoke & CO Detector Installation FAQs
Does the new rule apply to my home?
If your home has a fuel-burning appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage, yes. That covers most Ottawa homes with gas or oil furnaces, gas stoves, or an attached garage.
Do the alarms have to be hardwired?
The rule sets placement requirements – near sleeping areas and on every storey. Hardwired, interconnected alarms are a practical way to meet multi-storey coverage in one job, but talk to us about what fits your home.
How many alarms will I need?
Depends on your home's layout and number of storeys – we'll assess what you have now and tell you exactly what's missing.
Can you install these alongside other electrical work?
Yes, it's often efficient to combine this with a panel or inspection visit.