Winnipeg : Règlement no 35/2017, art. 76 — Fire Prevention By-law

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Where the Chief has determined that fire protection service fees were paid or applied in error, they may refund all or part of any application fee paid in accordance with section 80. DONE AND PASSED, this 26th day of April, 2017. By-law No. 35/2017 31 SCHEDULE “A” SMOKE ALARM LOG Building Address:

Owner’s/Caretaker’s Name:

Owner’s/Caretaker’s Signature:

• SMOKE ALARM

OWNER’S/ CLEANED, NEW SMOKE SMOKE ALARM DATE SUITE TENANT’S NAME TENANT’S SIGNATURE CARETAKER’S INSPECTED & ALARM REGULATIONS YY/MM/DD NO. (please print) (optional) CONTRACTOR’S TESTED INSTALLED** PROVIDED INITIALS SATISFACTORY* * See reverse side for CAN/ULC S-552 annual inspection and testing requirements. ** The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Strongly Recommends That Smoke Alarms Be Replaced After Ten Years. By-law No. 35/2017 32 CAN/ULC S-552 Annual Testing and Maintenance Requirements GENERAL ➢ Each smoke alarm must be visually inspected to ensure that the smoke alarm is securely fastened to the ceiling or wall. ➢ Each smoke alarm must be visibly inspected to ensure that it is not obstructed in a manner that would prevent smoke from reaching or entering the smoke alarm. The ventilation holes of the smoke alarm must be kept clean. ➢ Testing and inspections of smoke alarms and batteries, as well as the replacement of batteries, must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, or where the manufacturer’s instructions are not available, inspection, testing and maintenance must be carried out in accordance with the requirements stipulated in the Fire Prevention By-law. (More frequent testing provides a greater assurance of operability.) MAINTENANCE AND ANNUAL TESTING ➢ The exterior of the smoke alarm must be vacuumed. A household vacuum cleaner may be used. A brush attachment may assist in removing accumulated dust on the cover. (AC powered smoke alarms should only be vacuumed externally and no attempt should be made to open the case.) ➢ After vacuuming, each smoke alarm must be tested using smoke or simulated smoke intended to test smoke alarms or by means of the test button. (Smoke may be generated with a smoldering incense stick, punk stick, or a cotton string in a suitable metal or fire resistant container.) Caution:

• Never use open flames to test the operation of smoke alarms and dispose of smoldering material used for testing in a manner that does not create a fire hazard. REPLACEMENT ➢ Smoke alarms must be replaced if:

A. The smoke alarm does not sound an alarm during either the smoke test or testing by means of a test button or after having the battery replaced in battery operated units; B. The exterior case is physically damaged or has been painted; C. The smoke alarm is covered in smoke stains or heavy grease or dirt accumulation; D. The smoke alarm causes frequent false alarms that are not the result of cooking or steam. E. Battery terminals are corroded; or F. A low battery signal sounds in a 10 year non-replaceable lithium battery powered smoke alarm. ➢ It is strongly recommended that smoke alarms be replaced after 10 years of service. By-law No. 35/2017 33 ADDITIONAL TESTING AND BATTERY REPLACEMENT ➢ Back-up batteries in AC powered smoke alarms must be replaced immediately when a low battery signal sounds. (Battery operated smoke alarms sound an intermittent audible signal to indicate a low battery condition.) ➢ Smoke alarms must be tested in accordance with a smoke test or by means of the test button after a change in tenants or when the occupants have been absent for more than seven consecutive days. ➢ AC powered smoke alarms must be tested either in accordance with the smoke test or by means of the test button after any changes have been made to the electrical system in the dwelling unit. (Electrical switches installed to control lighting or receptacles may not remove power to the smoke alarm.) ➢ If smoke alarms are interconnected with carbon monoxide detectors, the carbon monoxide detectors must be tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. By-law No. 35/2017 34 SCHEDULE “B” Smoke Alarm Regulations for Rental Properties in Winnipeg If you live in a rental property in Winnipeg, please read this brochure carefully. It contains important information about smoke alarms in rental homes and apartments -- information that could save your life. It will help you make sure you and your family are protected if there’s a fire; know your rights and obligations. YOUR LANDLORD’S OBLIGATIONS Your landlord must:

• • Install a smoke alarm in your rental unit. This smoke alarm must be:
• • a hard-wired, 120-volt AC powered smoke alarm;
• or • an acceptable 10-year lithium-powered smoke alarm. • Make sure the smoke alarm is always working. • Test and clean your smoke alarm at least once a year to make sure it’s working properly. • Re-test the smoke alarm whenever a new tenant moves in. • Show you how to use and test the smoke alarm. • Provide phone numbers for you to call if your smoke alarm isn’t working properly. • Replace a smoke alarm that isn’t working properly within 24-hours of being notified or finding out about it. • Report you to the City of Winnipeg Fire Prevention Branch if you tamper with a smoke alarm or any other fire safety equipment. YOUR OBLIGATIONS AS A TENANT You must:
• • Never tamper with a smoke alarm. It’s against the law and you can be charged under the Fire Prevention bylaw. You could be fined up to $1,000 and/or sent to jail for up to 6 months. Also, your landlord can give you as little as five days’ notice to move if you are caught tampering with a smoke alarm. • Tell your landlord or caretaker immediately if your smoke alarm isn’t working. Be sure to write down the date and time that you reported it. • Call the Winnipeg Fire Prevention Branch at 311 if your landlord doesn’t repair or replace your smoke alarm within 24-hours. You should also:
• • Ask your caretaker to show you how to test the smoke alarm in your rental unit. Test your smoke alarm every month and write down the date that you did the test. When you press and hold the test button, the smoke alarm should start and the alarm should sound. Be sure to test hard-wired alarms, too. The light on the alarm only means there is power to the alarm. By-law No. 35/2017 35 • Ask your caretaker to show you how to use the pause, hush or silence button on your alarm, if it has one. This button allows you to turn off the alarm for a while if you burn toast or your oven is smoking. The alarm will beep while it is paused and will reset after 10 minutes. • Make sure the caretaker gives you phone numbers to call if your smoke alarm isn’t working properly. • Plan your home escape in case of fire. Make sure your family knows the plan and that you practice “escaping” from your home regularly. If you’d like to know more about home escape plans, call the Fire Prevention Branch at 311. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS:
• • Call the City of Winnipeg Fire Prevention Branch at 311 if you have any questions about smoke alarms or general fire safety. • Call the Residential Tenancies Branch at 945-2476 if you have any questions about rental properties in Winnipeg. By-law No. /2017 36 SCHEDULE “C” Fire Protection/Life Service Personnel Label Location Action Required Safety Installation Qualifications Fire Alarm System In a visible location on the main Immediately following annual test and Set out in Manitoba Fire Code fire alarm control unit. inspection (see Manitoba Fire Code article 6.3.1.5.