CO Alarm. (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Stephanie Chaves)CO Alarm. (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Stephanie Chaves)
Sarnia

New CO Detector Law Enforced

As of Wednesday, a new Ontario law requiring that all homes have a carbon monoxide detector is being enforced.

Sarnia Fire Prevention Officer Roel Bus says CO detectors should be installed near all sleeping areas and in service rooms.

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Bus says if firefighters are called to your residence and there's no CO detector you could be fined $360.

Landlords with over six rental units have until October 15 to install the alarms.

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