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flag Ontario mandates carbon monoxide detectors in homes with fuel-burning devices to prevent deadly buildup, especially during winter.

flag St. Marys Fire Chief Phil West is urging residents to install and maintain carbon monoxide detectors after snow blocked vents, risking dangerous CO buildup. flag CO, an odorless, colorless, and potentially fatal gas, can cause headaches at low levels and death within minutes at high concentrations. flag As of January 1, new Ontario law requires CO detectors on every level of homes with fuel-burning appliances—such as furnaces, water heaters, stoves, fireplaces, or attached garages—regardless of bedrooms. flag Homeowners must install detectors in owner-occupied homes; landlords are responsible in rentals. flag Detectors should be certified by Canadian standards agencies like CSA, ULC, or ETL. flag West stresses that early detection is vital, especially during sleep, and recommends regular testing to ensure functionality.

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