Zorra Now Fall 2023

6 Zorra Now | Fall 2023 TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Fire &Emergency Services Department Township of Zorra Fire Chief Deanna Kirwin 519-485 2490 ext. 7240 Zorra Fire & Emergency Services HOMEOWNERS Homeowners must install and maintain smoke alarms on every storey of their homes and outside all sleeping areas. For added protection, install working smoke alarms in every bedroom. BUILDING OWNERS Building owners are responsible for installing and maintaining working smoke alarms in their rental properties. Building owners are required to test smoke alarms in rental units annually and when the battery is replaced, changes are made to the electric circuit, or a change of tenancy occurs. TENANTS Tenants are required by law to notify the building owner if the smoke alarm in the rental unit is disconnected, not operating, or the operation is impaired. It is against the law for tenants to remove the batteries or tamper with the alarm. EVERY HOME IN ONTARIO IS REQUIRED BY LAW TO HAVE WORKING SMOKE ALARMS ON EVERY STOREY AND OUTSIDE ALL SLEEPING AREAS. FOR ADDED PROTECTION, INSTALL WORKING SMOKE ALARMS IN EVERY BEDROOM.