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Saskatchewan Enacts ‘Henry’s Law’ Requiring CO Alarms in Every Multi-Unit Suite

The province says the change aims to prevent another silent carbon monoxide death.

Henry's Law is an amendment to the provincial building regulations and will mandate a carbon monoxide detector in each suite of a multiunit complex. It honours Henry Losco, who died of carbon monoxide poisoning in December.

Overview

  • Government Relations Minister Eric Schmalz announced the rule named for 11-year-old Henry Losco, who died in December after a leak in a Regina apartment.
  • The mandate applies to new and existing multi-unit buildings with a compliance deadline of November 1, 2026.
  • Each residential suite must have a carbon monoxide alarm with a minimum 10-year battery life.
  • The update broadens Saskatchewan’s 2022 standards that often placed detectors only near fuel‑burning appliances.
  • Landlord and builder groups endorsed the plan, and the safety authority is still investigating the Regina incident with potential further recommendations.