Smoke & CO Detector Laws in New Brunswick

New Brunswick smoke & CO detector laws

Fire Prevention Act (N.B. c. F-13)

Buildings covered: Requirements applied through adoption of the National Building Code / National Fire Code.

Where to install: As per adopted NBC/NFC: inside bedrooms or within 5 m of bedroom doors; service rooms and adjacent suites.

Power / type: CSA 6.19 alarms per adopted code.

Standard: CSA 6.19 Residential Carbon Monoxide Alarming Devices.

Maintenance: Must be maintained in operating condition.

Penalties: Local fire departments and fire prevention officers enforce under the Act.

Notes: The Act empowers inspection and enforcement; technical CO alarm rules flow from adopted national codes.

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