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Should my Saskatoon buyer's agent be checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors before closing?

Yes, a Saskatoon buyer's agent should be confirming working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in place before possession, since the City of Saskatoon's fire code requires them in specific locations and a home inspection, typically $400 to $600, should flag any that are missing or expired.

Saskatchewan's building and fire regulations require a carbon monoxide detector near any fuel-burning appliance or attached garage, which matters most in older homes with a furnace, gas fireplace or water heater that predates current code. A missing detector is a cheap fix but an easy thing to miss on a quick walkthrough.

Your agent should treat this as a possession-day checklist item, confirmed at the final walkthrough alongside working smoke detectors on every level of the home, not assumed based on what the seller's disclosure statement says.

It is a small check with an outsized safety payoff, and it costs nothing to confirm before you take possession. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.

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