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We changed the time last weekend! Don't forget to check your smoke alarms.
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Since the advent of smart phones, there are far fewer devices that require manual time changes. Adjust them if you still have some, because on Saturday night, the time fell back one hour. This date has also become, over time, a time to remember to check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors annually. This simple gesture, done regularly, will help prevent intoxication or warn occupants if a fire breaks out.
Moreover, CORPIQ reminds you that a landlord has the obligation to install the smoke alarm in the dwelling and to change it every 10 years. It is the tenant (the occupant) who is responsible for ensuring that it is kept in working condition but don’t take any chances if you believe he or she is negligent. It is also suspected that some tenants may be unable to reach the device and change the battery themselves, or may not know if the unit is running on a permanent battery or if it is connected to the power grid, in which case you should simply test if it works without trying to open the unit.
This annual inspection, which requires a 24-hour notice, is also an opportunity for the owner to inspect the dwelling, check equipment and water leaks. Above all, y heating appliances are now in use: the heat sources must be unobstructed to be efficient and safe. If the tenant does not grant you access, be aware and get a court order if necessary.
Take this opportunity to contact your tenants with these helpful reminders. Indeed, in the current context of the pandemic, more tenants may be working from home than usual.
The Department of Public Safety recently reminded us during Fire Prevention Week from October 4 to 10, that every day 13 homes are damaged by fire and 1 in 4 fires start in the kitchen.
So, if you or your tenants are working from home, set aside a time slot to give your full attention to hazards such as cooking meals. Here's what the ministry has published as a prevention tool:
Here are also other prevention tips that are always very useful:
