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ULC Smoke Alarms, What the Fire Prevention Officer and Fire Public Educator Needs to Know

March 2, 2023

Training session from 16 Feb 2023. Brian McBain, ULC Senior Codes and Regulatory Services Representative, spoke to us about the smoke alarm requirements in Ontario. Objectives: The participants will be able to: Describe the smoke alarm requirements in the both the Ontario Building and Fire Code. Explain the smoke alarm installation and maintenance requirements as

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- March 15, 2021 at 10:09 am #13518
  
  Matt Tyo
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  Wondering if any departments out there have started or discussed starting virtual/remote inspections. If so, what type of devices/software you are using. Any feedback would be appreciated.
- March 16, 2021 at 1:53 pm #13525
  
  John Wilson
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  NFPA is working on a new Standard for these if you weren’t aware. It’s still in draft form but I think you might be able to see it for comment. It’s #915.
  
  With my Chief’s support, I offered it to my 4 small group homes last fall as I’m very familiar with their buildings and they are very good on their maintenance. They declined and were more comfortable with me being on site.
  
  Aside from the VOs, at this time we only manage to just keep up with complaint and request (no routine inspections). Considering these are always buildings we have either never been in or it’s been a long time, I personally wouldn’t be comfortable doing remote on an unfamiliar building.
- May 4, 2021 at 3:47 pm #13690
  
  Steven Templeton
  Participant
  
  Hi Matt, In Merrickville last month we did two fire drills virtually using Zoom both went really well. The facilities used a portable nurses station and a laptop. We were able to observe the wing that was used for the fire drill. I may use the same process for the inspections.
- June 16, 2021 at 10:08 am #13809
  
  Mathew Williamson
  Participant
  
  Hi Matt, in Burlington we chose to conduct non-sprinklered facility inspections (for VO’s) in person and the remainder via FaceTime or other software. As with many that we’ve heard from the problems arise generally due to heavy use of block in construction and so patience is much needed.
  
  Available if you should want to discuss.
  
  Mat Williamson,
  
  Fire Prevention Inspector – Burlington Fire Department
  
  Chapter 6 Vice President 905-320-4867
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