December 13, 2005
Amendment To Ontario Fire Code Requires Smoke Alarms On Every Level Of Home

On December 13, 2005 the Ontario Fire Code was amended to require that a working smoke alarm must be installed on each storey of a dwelling unit.

Residential Fire Statistics
· Over 90% of residential fires are preventable
· 1 out of every 100 preventable fires is a fatal fire

Smoke Alarms
· In 35% of fires, a smoke alarm was present and operated
· In 25% of fires, a smoke alarm was present and did not operate
· In 21% of fires, no smoke alarm was present
· In 19% of fires, smoke alarm operation was undetermined

Important Facts
· Never remove batteries from smoke alarms
· Replace smoke alarms at least every 10 years
· Test smoke alarms monthly and replace batteries every year
· Develop and practice a Fire Escape Plan

Monitored Smoke Alarms
Are you aware that Georgian Bay Fire & Safety Ltd. installs monitored smoke detector systems, which automatically dispatch the fire department to your house or business?

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Established in 1969, Georgian Bay Fire & Safety Ltd. has become one of Ontario's largest life safety and property protection companies with offices throughout the province. For more than three decades, Georgian Bay Fire & Safety Ltd. has been servicing the Ontario market providing quality fire, security and communication systems to a wide variety of commercial, industrial, institutional and residential customers. For additional information visit our web page at www.gbfire.com.

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