Starting April 1, all new apartments and condos that are higher than three storeys are now required to install sprinkler systems. The Ontario Building Coded, which currently already requires that new residences have hard-wired smoke detectors on every floor, is putting their foot down after some recent fire deaths have been ruled as completely avoidable […]
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9 Ways to Keep Your Home Safe
Safety and security is one of the most important aspects to consider as an Ottawa homeowner. OttawaMove has gathered some simple, sometimes overlooked ways that you can keep your house safter, and in turn, the ones who live there. 1) Make sure that you change your locks if they are not sturdy or easy to […]