The Citizen, 1998-12-09, Page 7Trouble
Having a dismantled smoke detector, such as this one
discovered by Blyth Fire Chief Paul Josling, can mean a
costly fine, at best — at worse it can cost a life.
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secretary read her report, and then
the last group played a tongue
twister game.
Everyone talked about new
which are highly flammable should
be avoided.
And don't wait for Santa to bring
you a smoke detector for Christmas.
It's a small investment that could
save lives and a fair bit of money.
Josling, who is also building
inspector for several municipalities
has in recent weeks been concerned
that many people still do not have
smoke detectors in their home.
Nor do they realize that it is now
the law. "Every residential dwelling
must have a working smoke detector
on every level or risk a fine of $200,
plus a $30 surcharge," he said. The
fine came into effect July 25, 1997.
Finding the offenders is not as
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen staff
The holiday season is one of joy
and blessing. But it can also be an
especially dangerous one.
Blyth Fire Chief Paul Josling
warns that people should be
extremely cautious of their tree
lights and extension cords. "Look
them over carefully to make sure
they are in good condition, with no
frayed live wires and proper bulbs."
He also cautions that tree lights be
turned off at night as they can
overheat. Certain materials, such as
angel hair and spray-on snowflakes
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unlikely as one might think. Legally,
Josling said, any provincial offenses
officer, which includes police and
assistants to the fire marshall (fire
chiefs, deputies or those appointed
by the fire marshall's office) can
enter a home where they feel there is
imminent threat to life.
However, if these people are in a
house for any reason, such as doing
inspections for building permits,
they can also issue a fine.
While businesses don't need
smoke detectors, unless required
under a fire alarm system, Josling
adds, "It sure doesn't hurt to have
one."
With regards to rental units, the
resptinsibility falls with the landlord.
"In a rental unit, it's the landlord's
duty to see the smoke detectors are
in place and to provide- the tenant
with the manufacturer's maintenance
instructions."
Josling recommends that as a
precaution landlords get tenants to
sign a form, available from any fire
chief, which stipulates that they have
followed this procedure.
Having a smoke detector in place
is a good start, but Josling reminds
that they aren't just for show. "They
need to be checked monthly and the
battery replaced yearly," he said
adding that with the new alarms the
batteries are good for 10 years. Cost
is about $25.
"A good practice is when you
change your clock back in the fall,
change the battery. Most fires occur
in winter so you have a fresh battery
for your heating system."
Alarms should be vacuumed
outside and inside twice yearly. This
could again be done when the clocks
arc changed to help remember.
Smoke detectors should be
disposed of after 10 years.
While according to Rick Elliott of
Elliott Insurance in Blyth, insurance
still covers property destroyed in a
fire where there had been no smoke
detectors, Josling said there could be
criminal charges of negligence if the
fire resulted in death or injury.
Anyone wanting more information
can contact Chief Josling at 523-
9426 or Brussels Fire Chief Murray
McArter at 887-662].
technology, new products, and how
new products are developed.
They split into two groups to do
short presentations to develop the
new products, "Golden Glow".
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4-Hers hold 5th meeting