ULC Update – Window Sprinkler Systems

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OMFPOA Mourns the Passing of Past President Jana Gillis

The Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jana Gillis (née Patterson), a long‑serving fire prevention professional, educator, and former OMFPOA Provincial President. Jana dedicated more than four decades to the fire service. She began her career in St. Catharines before spending several years with the Office of

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Canadian Fire Engineering Summit – November 19, 2025

The Canadian Fire Engineering Summit returns on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Hazelton Manor, Vaughan, ON. This premier event brings together key stakeholders from across Canada’s fire protection industry, including fire prevention officers, engineers, contractors, and industry leaders. Event Highlights: Full-day Summit: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Trade Show: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Dinner

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ULC 2018-05 Bulletin announced that it would be withdrawing ULC/ORD-C263 which OBC 3.1.8.18. allows sprinkler protected glazed wall assembly’s (window sprinkler system) to be constructed to serve as a fire separation with a FRR of no more than two hours. ULC has recently taken action to develop a new standard and have the subject ORD reinstated on an interim basis as of December 15, 2018  until the development of the new standard.  Additional details are available on this website in the Members Area under Fire Inspection & Enforcement – CAN ULC.