Emergency service policy
New subdivisions and condos need the right emergency service infrastructure in the right locations. By making sure there are fire hydrants in the right places and that ambulances have clear access, we keep residents safe. Our emergency service policy explains what’s necessary for developers and construction companies.
Developers, construction companies and designers must include the necessary emergency service infrastructure for new subdivisions and condos. Our emergency service policy explains what you may need to submit during the site plan or building permit process.
The policy explains the requirements for:
- water supply
- fire routes
- emergency access
- unit identification
- municipal addressing
The policy can apply to many construction projects:
- small buildings
- large buildings
- residential subdivisions
- commercial
- industrial
Contact us for more information about what your project needs.
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.