Smoke & CO Detector Laws in Northwest Territories

Carbon monoxide and smoke alarm regulations for Northwest Territories. Territorially adopted National Building Code / National Fire Code, installation requirements, standards, penalties, and city-by-city guides covering 41 communities.

Northwest Territories smoke & CO detector laws

Territorially adopted National Building Code / National Fire Code

Buildings covered: Residential occupancies with fuel-burning appliances, fireplaces, or storage garages as per adopted NBC/NFC.

Where to install: As per adopted NBC/NFC.

Power / type: CSA 6.19 alarms; battery, hardwired, or plug-in as permitted.

Standard: CSA 6.19 Residential Carbon Monoxide Alarming Devices.

Maintenance: Must be maintained in operating condition.

Penalties: Enforced territorially under public safety legislation.

Notes: NWT does not maintain a separate public CO alarm page; requirements flow from adopted national codes.

View official Northwest Territories source

City guides in Northwest Territories

Browse smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector guidance by community across Northwest Territories. We cover 41 cities, towns, and municipal areas.

Yellowknife, City

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Yellowknife, City.

20,340

Hay River, Town

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Hay River, Town.

3,169

Inuvik, Town

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Inuvik, Town.

3,137

Fort Smith, Town

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Fort Smith, Town.

2,248

Behchokò, Community government

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Behchokò, Community government.

1,746

Fort Simpson, Village

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Fort Simpson, Village.

1,100

Tuktoyaktuk, Hamlet

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Tuktoyaktuk, Hamlet.

937

Norman Wells, Town

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Norman Wells, Town.

673

Fort McPherson, Hamlet

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Fort McPherson, Hamlet.

647

Fort Providence, Hamlet

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Fort Providence, Hamlet.

618

Déline, Chartered community

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Déline, Chartered community.

573

Whatì, Community government

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Whatì, Community government.

543

Aklavik, Hamlet

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Aklavik, Hamlet.

536

Fort Good Hope, Chartered community

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Fort Good Hope, Chartered community.

507

Fort Liard, Hamlet

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Fort Liard, Hamlet.

468

Fort Resolution, Hamlet

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Fort Resolution, Hamlet.

412

Ulukhaktok, Hamlet

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Ulukhaktok, Hamlet.

408

Tulita, Hamlet

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Tulita, Hamlet.

396

Lutselk'e, Settlement

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Lutselk'e, Settlement.

333

Paulatuk, Hamlet

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Paulatuk, Hamlet.

298

Region 6, Unorganized, Unorganized

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Region 6, Unorganized, Unorganized.

273

Hay River Dene 1, Indian reserve

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Hay River Dene 1, Indian reserve.

259

Gamètì, Community government

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Gamètì, Community government.

252

Dettah, Settlement

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Dettah, Settlement.

192

Tsiigehtchic, Chartered community

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Tsiigehtchic, Chartered community.

138

Wrigley, Settlement

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Wrigley, Settlement.

117

Colville Lake, Settlement

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Colville Lake, Settlement.

110

Wekweètì, Community government

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Wekweètì, Community government.

109

Sachs Harbour, Hamlet

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Sachs Harbour, Hamlet.

104

Sambaa K'e, Settlement

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Sambaa K'e, Settlement.

97

Nahanni Butte, Settlement

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Nahanni Butte, Settlement.

81

Enterprise, Hamlet

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Enterprise, Hamlet.

75

Jean Marie River, Settlement

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Jean Marie River, Settlement.

63

Kakisa, Settlement

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Kakisa, Settlement.

39

Region 5, Unorganized, Unorganized

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Region 5, Unorganized, Unorganized.

37

Region 4, Unorganized, Unorganized

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Region 4, Unorganized, Unorganized.

30

Salt Plains 195, Indian reserve

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Salt Plains 195, Indian reserve.

5

Region 1, Unorganized, Unorganized

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Region 1, Unorganized, Unorganized.

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Region 2, Unorganized, Unorganized

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Region 2, Unorganized, Unorganized.

0

Region 3, Unorganized, Unorganized

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Region 3, Unorganized, Unorganized.

0

Reliance, Settlement

Smoke & CO detector laws and installation guide for Reliance, Settlement.

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Always verify locally. Provincial codes set the minimum standard, but your local fire department or authority having jurisdiction may have additional bylaws. Call 911 in an emergency.