Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

Which is NOT a rule under the Ontario Fire Code concerning smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in homes?

1. Carbon monoxide alarms can be either battery operated or hardwired.

2. Fire prevention systems should be tested regularly.

3. Smoke alarms are required in an attached garage.

4. Smoke alarms are required on each level of the home.

The correct answer is: Smoke alarms are required in an attached garage.

The correct answer is that smoke alarms are not mandated to be installed in an attached garage under the Ontario Fire Code. While smoke alarms are indeed required on each level of a home to ensure safety from potential fire hazards and must be properly placed in areas where they will detect smoke effectively, the requirement does not extend to garages. An attached garage typically serves as a buffer space, and while it might be wise to have protection against other dangers, the code does not specify smoke alarms for that specific location. The other mentioned points reflect actual requirements and best practices: carbon monoxide alarms must indeed be operable with either battery or hardwiring to ensure compliance, regular testing of fire prevention systems is important for ongoing safety, and homes must have smoke alarms on every level to ensure occupants' safety in case of a fire.