09/04/2026
South Frontenac Fire & Rescue received a complaint from an alert visitor to our area who was renting a cabin that did not have a smoke alarm. SFFR attended and completed an inspection. The property owner was fined $1,600 for eight Ontario Fire Code violations. All cabins were left with proper protection in place. Owners are legally required to install and maintain smoke alarms for every rental location that includes sleeping areas such as a house, cabin, trailer, houseboat etc. Owners are also responsible to supply and maintain carbon monoxide alarms where fuel burning appliances are present. Additionally, owners are responsible to verify these safety devices are in working order prior to every rental, which should be formally documented.
If you rent a temporary accommodation and the smoke alarm is missing, not functioning, or older than 10-years old notify the owner.
