Saskatoon Fire Department considering steps to address carbon monoxide detector standards

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SFD said carbon monoxide detectors became mandatory in the 2010 National Building Code, but it wasn’t retroactive so doesn’t apply to older properties.

Crews investigated neighbouring buildings and found high carbon monoxide levels in another building and evacuated it as well.

The assistant chief added with the housing stock becoming older in Saskatoon, it is even more important for carbon monoxide alarms to be installed.

 

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