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Note: This is a condensed version of the bylaw, presented
for your convenience. The comprehensive Smoke
Alarm Bylaw is also available online.
Saanich Municipal Council has adopted a bylaw which requires
the installation and maintenance of smoke alarms in all existing
residential buildings. The purpose of the bylaw is to help
improve the minimum level of life safety for residents.
The bylaw applies to all residential occupancies including
single family, duplex, attached housing and apartments (condominiums).
New residential buildings require the installation of wired
in smoke alarms in accordance with the current B.C. Building
Code.
For existing residential buildings not presently equipped
with smoke alarms, the OWNER is required to install and maintain
at least one working smoke alarm on every level or storey
of a dwelling unit on which a sleeping room is located, and
in every sleeping room not within a dwelling unit.
The smoke alarms may be connected to an electrical circuit
or may be battery powered. Battery powered alarms shall be
equipped with an alarm pause button which when used will temporarily
reduce the alarm's sensitivity to smoke.
For all residential buildings:
- The OWNER is required to test the smoke alarm function
at least once every twelve months.
- The OWNER shall install new batteries in each battery
powered smoke alarm atleast once every twelve months.
- The OWNER shall immediately replace or repair any smoke
alarm which, upon testing, fails to perform correctly.
For further information regarding the Smoke Alarm Bylaw and
the responsibilities of landlords and tenants under the bylaw,
please contact the Fire Prevention office, telephone (250)
475-5500, or call the Public Information telephone line at
(250) 475-5502.
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