The Independent Fire Code Specialist - Protecting Your Interests
What is The Ontario Fire Code?
The Ontario Fire Code (Ontario Reg. 213/07) is a regulation made under
the Fire Protection and Prevention Act as a companion document to the Ontario Building
Code.
This document provides for the safety of occupants in existing buildings
through the elimination or control of Fire Hazards in and around buildings, the
maintenance of Life Safety Systems in buildings, the establishing of a Fire Safety Plan in
those buildings where necessary and the Retrofitting of certain occupancies.
The Fire Code is enforced by the local Fire Department, being the
authority having jurisdiction.
Some things looked at under this legislation would include:
Fire Separations
Fire Hazards
Fire Department Access to Buildings
Service Equipment and it's Maintenance
Safety to Life
Emergency Planning
Scheduled Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment.
Various sections are devoted to such topics as:
Building and occupant fire safety
Property protection for industrial and commercial occupancies
Flammable and combustible liquid
Hazardous materials, processes and operations
Fire protection equipment
Inspection, testing and maintenance of fire emergency systems in high
buildings
Demolition of buildings
Retrofit
Article 1.1.1.1. of the Fire Code states that the Owner is responsible
for carrying out the provisions of this code. The penalties for not complying with this
code can be quite severe with fines of up to $50,000 for individuals and up to $100,000
for corporations. This may be in addition to 1 year imprisonment.
Owners and prospective purchasers of industrial, commercial and income
producing
residential properties should be made aware of their responsibilities under the Ontario
Fire Code.
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