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Nearly 40% of homes inspected in Hawkesbury in 2025 did not comply with the Ontario Fire Code, according to the fire department.
The majority of cases involve missing or defective smoke or carbon monoxide alarms. The firefighters remind that these devices are mandatory and save lives.
From January 2026, CO2 detectors will have to be installed on every floor and near bedrooms in houses with combustion appliances or attached garages.