Fire Code

Sample Emergency Procedures and Guidelines for:

Fire Safety Plan – Single Stage Fire Alarm System (Small Establishment) Form

Fire Safety Plan – Two Stage Fire Alarm System Form

Fire Safety Plan – No Alarm System Form

Fire Safety Plan – Single Stage Fire Alarm Form

Important Smoke Alarm Information

Be Aware Of Your Rights and Responsibilities
The fire code makes it mandatory to have a working smoke alarm in every dwelling unit in the province of Ontario. Because of the essential nature of smoke alarms as an early warning system in the event of fire, the code allows for penalties for various infractions. The following are the offences identified:

Please note that in addition to the above fines, there is a "victim surcharge" of $35.00 and a set court fee of $5.00 for each offence for a total of $235.00. While the infractions apply to all dwellings, landlords and tenants should pay special attention to the wording of the offences. The owner is obligated to maintain smoke alarms in rental units and must check them on a yearly basis. When a tenant makes the landlord aware that the alarm is malfunctioning, the landlord must act immediately to rectify the problem. All rental dwelling units must be equipped with at least one working smoke alarm and that is the obligation of the landlord. If a tenant removes the battery or otherwise disables their smoke alarm, they could also face a fine. Tenants or landlords with concerns regarding the above offences should call our Fire Prevention Division at (905) 853-8842 Ext # 102

Telephone Number: (905) 853-8842 Fax Number: (905) 853-8664

Open Air Burning

Open air burning shall not be permitted unless approved by the Chief Fire Official, or unless such burning consists of a small, confined fire, supervised at all times, and used to cook food on a grill or a barbeque. 

Refer to the Town’s Open Air Burning Bylaw and Fire Permits.