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Most condominium corporations' declarations make unit owners responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing where necessary any carbon monoxide detectors required to be installed in the owner's suite.

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Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors: The Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 now mandates the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in all residential buildings that have (i) a fuel burning appliance; (ii) a fireplace; or (iii) a storage garage (i.e. parking garage). If a building has six (6) or more residential suites, carbon monoxide detectors must be installed by October 15, 2015. For buildings with less the six (6) residential units, the date for compliance is April 15, 2015.

The following requirements apply to the installation of carbon monoxide detectors:

  1. For suites with a fuel-burning appliance or a fireplace, a carbon monoxide detector must be installed adjacent to each bedroom in the suite;

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