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Is Your Home Safe From Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly if inhaled in large amounts. It is produced when fuels such as wood, gasoline, propane, and natural gas burn incompletely. Because it is difficult to detect, CO poisoning can be a serious hazard, particularly in enclosed spaces such as homes and vehicles.

One of the most common sources of CO in homes is the furnace, which can produce the gas if it is not properly maintained or ventilated. Other sources of CO in homes include gas stoves, gas water heaters, and gas dryers. Wood stoves and fireplaces can also produce CO if they are not properly ventilated.

Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, and shortness of breath. In severe cases, it can lead to unconsciousness and death. Children, the elderly, and people with respiratory conditions are especially vulnerable to CO poisoning.

To protect your home and family from carbon monoxide poisoning, there are several steps you can take:

Install and maintain CO detectors in your home, you can additionally consider a monitored CO system to protect your home while you’re away.

Keep your furnace, water heater, and other gas appliances in good working order, and have them inspected regularly by a qualified technician.

Make sure that your home is well-ventilated, particularly when using gas appliances.

Never use a gas stove or oven to heat your home.

Never leave a car running in an attached garage, even with the door open.

Avoid using portable fuel-burning appliances, such as camping stoves, inside your home or any other enclosed space.

By following these simple steps, you can help protect yourself and your family from the dangers of carbon monoxide.

Additionally, residents of rental properties should know about their landlord’s responsibility to maintain adequate carbon monoxide detection. To learn more about Ontario carbon monoxide detection requirements, read here.
February 7, 2023
Spring Fire Safety
Fire officials recommend testing your smoke & carbon monoxide detectors at least twice a year. While the easiest time to do that is when you change your clocks, you may have forgotten to do this important task. Here are some fire safety tips you need to know.

If your smoke or carbon monoxide detectors are battery operated, change the batteries twice per year in the spring and in the fall. If the devices are hard wired, test them to make sure they are working properly.

Its also a good time to review all of your fire safety items:
- Check all electrical cords to make sure they are old and frayed
- Clean up dead grass, leaves and other bushes around the yard that could be a fire hazard
- Check fire extinguishers and have them serviced if necessary
- Go over the family fire escape plan
- Clean out the BBQ and have fuel repairs if necessary
Fire officials recommend changing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors every 7 years.

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March 25, 2016
More Than Just Break-Ins

We all know that having a security system protects your home and family from intruders. In fact, statistics tell us that homes with a monitored security system are 3-times less likely to be broken into. But having a monitored security system provides so much more protection than just break-ins.

Ours alarm systems provide additional protection for your family and home by tying your Smoke Detectors into the alarm panel. This means that each specific smoke detector becomes its own zone, and in the event of an alarm, we are able to determine precisely which device has triggered the alarm. Imagine the peace of mind you’ll have every time you leave the house knowing your smoke detectors are being monitored as well.

It is now a law in Ontario that Carbon Monoxide Detectors are installed on each floor of homes with gas burning appliances or attached garages. Carbon Monoxide is known as the “Silent Killer” because it is a gas that you cannot smell. Similar to a smoke detector, each Carbon Monoxide detector can be monitored as its own zone through your security system.

To add smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to your security system, call 1-800-265-5317 or just CLICK HERE.

January 15, 2016
Ontario Carbon Monoxide Detector Law Now In Effect

A new law out of Queen’s Park makes Carbon Monoxide warning devices mandatory in Ontario as of last Wednesday. The Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister of Ontario, Yasir Nagvi told the Toronto Sun that Carbon Monoxide is an odourless, colourless gas that kills about 50 Canadians, including 11 Ontarians, each year.

“We know that carbon monoxide gas is a silent killer,” Naqvi told the Sun Tuesday. “It’s a serious issue and that’s why we’re taking the additional step of requiring carbon monoxide detectors to be in place in all residential homes.”

The next few months will see an emphasis on public education, but failure to install a Carbon Monoxide detefctor now carries a fine of $235.

Bill 77 is an update to the Ontario Fire Code that requires the use of carbon monoxide warning devices in houses, condos, apartments, hotels and university residences that have a fuel-burning device such as a fireplace, gas stove, water heater or furnace — or if the home is attached to a garage.

Here is the link to the Toronto Sun article. http://www.torontosun.com/2014/10/14/ontarios-carbon-monoxide-detector-law-comes-into-effect

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October 19, 2014