Enhanced Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements Take Effect November 1
A change to Saskatchewan's carbon monoxide alarm requirements is set to take effect November 1, and it could affect a wide range of property owners in Gull Lake and across Southwest Saskatchewan.
Under Henry's Law, every residential suite in a multi-unit residential building must have at least one carbon monoxide alarm installed, regardless of where the suite is located within the building.
The updated requirements apply to both new and existing multi-unit residential buildings, including:
Apartment buildings and condominiums
Houses with secondary suites
Rooming houses, boarding houses, and dormitories
Hotels, motels, and other buildings containing multiple residential suites
The legislation was introduced following the death of 11-year-old Henry Losco from carbon monoxide poisoning in Regina in December 2025 and is intended to strengthen safety protections for residents across Saskatchewan.
Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odourless, and tasteless gas that can be produced by fuel-burning appliances or vehicle exhaust. Because it cannot be detected by human senses, alarms provide an important early warning when dangerous levels are present.
Property owners are responsible for ensuring required carbon monoxide and smoke alarms are installed, maintained, and tested before the November 1 compliance deadline.
For homeowners, landlords, and operators of multi-unit residential buildings, now may be a good time to confirm alarms are in place and working properly before the new requirements take effect.
More information is available through the Government of Saskatchewan's Building Standards resources.
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