DO I NEED A FIRE SAFETY PLAN FOR MY BUILDING?
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It is required by law to have a Fire Safety Plan (FSP) for buildings which are listed in Section 2.8 of the Ontario Fire Code. These are, among others, buildings containing:
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an assembly occupancy,
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a care occupancy,
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a care and treatment occupancy,
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a detention occupancy,
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a residential occupancy where the occupant load exceeds 10,
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a retirement home,
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a business and personal services occupancy where the occupant load exceeds 300,
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a mercantile occupancy where the occupant load exceeds 300,
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a high hazard industrial occupancy where the occupant load exceeds 25,
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a medium hazard industrial occupancy where the occupant load exceeds 100, or
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a low hazard industrial occupancy where the occupant load exceeds 300.
FSPs are also required for all buildings and premises containing 4 storeys or more, including storeys below grade.
If you are not sure if you need a Fire Safety Plan, just contact us for a consultation.