The Kitchener Fire Department wants homeowners to purchase a carbon monoxide alarm as soon as possible after a new Ontario law requires on every floor of a home or existing multi-unit residence to have one. At the start of 2026 changes were made to the Ontario Fire Code that required a working carbon monoxide alarm on every level of a residence with a gas-burning appliance, including a furnace, water heater or stove. That leaves many wondering: Which carbon monoxide alarm is right for them? “If you already have a hardwired system, sometimes they're just smoke alarms, sometimes they're combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. LISTEN | Which carbon monoxide alarm is the right one for your home:

Source: CBC News January 11, 2026 07:01 UTC