OPEN AIR BURNING
The Ontario Fire Marshal has deemed the use of clay or patio fireplaces (commonly known as chimineas) to be open air burning, and as such must adhere to the requirements of the Ontario Fire Code and the Environmental Protection Act.
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September 13th, 2009
Fire Memorial - Ottawa, Ontario

Video from the 2009 Canadian Fallen Firefighters National Memorial Service

 

 

July 14th, 2009:
Kidde Smoke Alarm Recall - 10, 000 Units Sold in Canada

How Old Are Your Smoke Alarms?

All smoke alarms wear out.
Replace smoke alarms that are more than 10 years old.
Type of Smoke Alarms Originally Installed...
You Must Replace with...
You May Replace With...
We Suggest You Replace With...
Battery operated Battery operated Wireless interconnected
Electric with a battery as a back up Electric with a battery as a back up Wireless interconnected Electric with battery back up
Electric operated Electric operated Wireless interconnected Electric with battery back up
Electric smoke alarms interconnected with each other Electric smoke alarms interconnected with each other Wireless interconnected Electric interconnected with battery back up
* All smoke alarms must be ULC listed *

All homeowners must maintain at least the original level of smoke alarm protection in the home.

For more information: firelife@brampton.ca

 

Is your Two Unit (Basement Apartment) Legal?

Click here for information on legalizing your
two unit dwelling (basement apartment).

Click here for Part 9 of the 1990 Ontario Building Code
Click here for Part 11 of the 1990 Ontario Building Code

Further information regarding two unit dwellings can be found on the City of Brampton website: http://www.city.brampton.on.ca/basementapartment



 



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