Fire Safety Plan
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Fire Safety Plan [600KB]
Download and save a copy of this template to your computer. Each section contains instructions. Read through and provide or change the information as required in the instructions. Failure to read and follow the instructions will result in your submission being rejected. If you have any questions, please contact your area Fire Inspector for guidance.
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Library for floor plans. Available online , in zipped .jpg format or in .dwg zipped format.
If you are using Auto-CAD for producing drawings, email us for prepared CAD templates.
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with Fire Prevention Officer for City residents.
Please
contact the office at 519-741-2495 to receive further information or via email.
What types of Buildings require a Fire Safety Plan?
A Fire Safety Plan is required in buildings containing a:
- Group 'A' (Assembly) or Group 'B' (Health-care) occupancy,
Group 'C' (Residential) where the occupant load exceeds 10 persons,
- Group 'D' (Offices) where the occupant load exceeds 300 persons,
- Group 'E' (Stores/Mercantile) where the occupant load exceeds 300 persons,
- Group 'F' Division 1 (High Hazard Industrial) where the occupant load exceeds 25 persons,
- Group 'F' Division 2 (Medium Hazard Industrial) where the occupant load exceeds 100 persons,
- Group 'F' Division 3 (Low Hazard Industrial) where the occupant load exceeds 300 persons.
The requirements for a Fire Safety Plan also apply to buildings or premises:
- containing four storeys or more, including storeys below grade,
- Outdoor Tire Storage Yards,
- Buildings and open areas where the quantities of flammable and combustible liquids exceeds 500 L in total or exceeds 250 L of Class I liquids,
- Laboratories
- Boarding, Lodging and Rooming Houses
- Subject to the provisions of Sentence 9.5.3.1.(3) Ont. Fire Code
- Used as a convalescent home or children's custodial home providing sleeping accommodation for more than 3 persons.
The requirements for a Fire Safety Plan also apply to recreational camps regulated under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
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