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Heat Alarms in Residential Garages

Please join us for an informative presentation on “Heat Alarms in Residential Garages”   This is presented by: Brian McBain, Fire Chief of Russell Township Fire Services Ryan Schell, Chief Fire Prevention Officer at Central York Fire Services Jimmy Fata, Assistant Division Chief in Ottawa You will learn: What is a heat alarm? What is

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Online webinar this Wednesday!

Your community risk assessment is done. Now what? NFPA announced in August that through a partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs, CRAIG 1300 (Community Risk Assessment Insight Generator) is coming to Canada! Join us as NFPA’s Laura King gives us a sneak peek at CRAIG 1300. Learn how your department and municipality can

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Residential Buildings in Ontario are regulated by the Ontario Fire Code.  Requirements change based on the type of residential building.  For example a single family home requires smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, servicing of heating equipment and building permits when adding insulation.  An apartment building has several requirements ranging from smoke alarms, to fire alarm testing, conducting fire drills and maintenance of fire protection equipment.  All building owners and tenants are encourage to know their legal requirements under the Ontario Fire Code and to ensure they are in compliance.  Fire Prevention personnel throughout Ontario are Assistant’s to the Ontario Fire Marshal and enforce Fire Code compliance under the Authority of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act.