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Landlords in Regina once again will have to test smoke alarms in rental properties starting next week.
In a media release Tuesday, Regina Fire and Protective Services said it was reinstating Monday the requirement under the Regina Fire Bylaw for landlords and authorized agents to test smoke alarms in rental properties.
The requirement was suspended due to the threat of COVID-19. According to the fire department, the increased numbers of vaccinated residents and the province’s health and safety measures mean the practice can be resumed.
“Landlords and property managers are required to start testing as soon as possible when the suspension ends, and to continue until testing is complete in all rental units,” said the release, which reminded testers to follow COVID protocols such as wearing a mask and sanitizing while doing the examinations.
The fire department said a functioning smoke detector can increase residents’ chance of survival in a fire by 50 per cent.
Smoke alarms must be tested in all rental units every six months and before a new tenant moves in. Buildings built and used as rental properties before 2013 must have hard-wired smoke alarms.
All installations must be done by a licensed journeyman electrician, and an electrical permit must be in place before work can begin.
Homeowners also are reminded to test smoke alarms monthly and make sure there’s a working smoke alarm on every floor.