Inspection And Testing Compliance Under The Ontario Fire Code

All condominiums in Ontario are subject to the Fire Code (the "Fire Code") under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act ("FPPA"). The Fire Code is designed to ensure that all occupied buildings in Ontario have appropriate fire protection equipment, that the equipment is properly maintained, and that fire emergency plans are kept up to date and are properly circulated to occupants.

There has been an enforcement push on high rise buildings, which has focussed on Part 7 of the Fire Code. Part 7 relates to Smoke Control Inspection and Testing Compliance for high rise buildings, which are defined as any building over 18 metres.

Part 7 of the Fire Code requires that a building-specific smoke control inspection and testing document, which also includes a smoke control equipment list and associated inspection and testing requirements, be attached to the fire safety plan with a copy readily available to inspectors.