Whether you are living on campus or off campus, it is important to check that your accommodation meets fire codes and provides fire safety equipment. Smoke alarms and fire extinguishers, combined with a home safety plan, will increase your ability to escape safely in the event of a fire. Carbon monoxide alarms will alert you to exposure, as this poisonous gas has no colour, smell, or taste.
Make sure that you are cooking, charging devices, and disposing of smoking materials correctly. Knowing how to do so will help to keep you and your roommates safe and prevent fires from starting.
If you are renting a secondary suite, you can check the Secondary Suite Registry to ensure that the property is legal and safe. Registered suites have been inspected by The City of Calgary and the Calgary Fire Department for compliance with building and fire safety requirements.
For more information, please visit calgary.ca/fire.
