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Here are five important facts every condo board member in the GTA and Ontario should know. 1. Fire Safety Plans. As mentioned above, condos with more than 10 people must have a fire safety plan approved by the Chief Fire Official. Here’s what’s required for the plan: Your emergency fire procedures such as sounding the fire alarm, calling 9 ...
Jul 22, 2022 · Existing fire alarm systems. 9.5.4.6. Despite Articles 9.5.4.1. to 9.5.4.4., where the performance and reliability of an existing fire alarm system will provide an adequate early warning level, the existing system may remain, be modified or be extended, if compatibility of the components is maintained and the system is approved. Subsection 9.5.5.
Sep 16, 2019 · Fire Safety for Condos and the Implications of Short-Term Rentals. Fire safety in Ontario is governed by the Fire Code O. Reg. 213/07, which is a regulation made under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997. The Fire Code establishes minimum requirements for fire safety in buildings and facilities, including condominiums.
May 19, 2023 · As a Property Manager, Director and/or Unit Owner it is important to know where the responsibility lies in your community. There are three primary areas of fire safety responsibility 1) what each unit owner is responsible for 2) what the corporation is responsible for and 3) what responsibility is downloaded to your contractors. In principle ...
Successful fire safety starts with having a plan in place so that you’re prepared when a fire occurs. Without one, a condo building could quickly turn into chaos with panicking residents. Your fire safety plan should include: Exit routes from each unit to the outside. More than one route should be indicated, in case fire, smoke or debris ...
There is zero tolerance in Ontario for Fire Code violations, for which a landlord can be fined immediately. Fines for not having proper fire code maintenance requirements can be up to $50,000 and/or up to a year of imprisonment. A corporation convicted of a fire code offence is liable for a fine of up to $100,000.
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The Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 creates the framework for fire protection in Ontario. This act addresses the following subjects: municipal responsibilities for fire protection services. the appointment and powers of the Fire Marshal. establishing the Fire Code. rights of entry in emergencies and fire investigations. inspection powers.
