Winnipeg By-law 35/2017, s. 22 — Fire Prevention By-law

22. No replacement of “hardwired” smoke alarms An owner of a residential rental unit must not replace an approved smoke alarm that has a permanent connection to an electrical circuit with a smoke alarm powered by another source. 23 Tampering, removal, etc. of smoke alarms 23(1) Except to repair or replace it, no person may damage, tamper with, destroy, disconnect or remove an approved smoke alarm after it has been installed. By-law No. 35/2017 9 23(2)

Where a smoke alarm has been damaged, tampered with, destroyed, disconnected or removed or has actuated false alarms on two or more occasions within a twelve month period, a designated employee may require the installation of a photoelectric smoke alarm acceptable to the designated employee. 24 Smoke Alarm Records