This letter was submitted on behalf of the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM), Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC), Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers’ Association (OMFPOA) and the Ontario Association of Fire Educators (OAFE).
Landlords’ Responsibilities for Fire Safety in Ontario
Landlords’ Responsibilities for Fire Safety in Ontario: Who is Responsible for Fire Safety? According to the Fire Code, the owner of the property is responsible for carrying out its provisions. In the case of rental properties, this means the landlord is responsible for ensuring compliance with fire safety requirements. This includes installing and maintaining