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Legal Defense for Fire Code Charges Professional Advocacy Involving Alarm, Building, and Safety Compliance
Question: What are the potential consequences of failing to comply with the Fire Code in Ontario?
Answer: Non-compliance with the Ontario Fire Code can lead to severe penalties, including hefty fines and up to one year in prison as per the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 4. Ensuring full compliance is crucial to avoid such consequences. For legal support tailored to your unique situation, consider contacting DefendCharges.ca™ for knowledgeable advice and assistance.
Defending Fire Code Charges Involves the Fire Protection & Prevention Act (Fire Code)
A charge that alleges a failure to comply with the Fire Code, O. Reg. 213/07, among other regulations to, or sections of, the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, Chapter 4, may bring significant penalties including very substantial fines as well as a possibiltity of up to one-year imprisonment. Accordingly, Fire Code charges should be taken very seriously.
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Example Types of Cases Handled
Among others, FireCode.legal™ fights various Fire Code charges such as:
- Fail to repair damaged fire separations;
- Fail to repair damages closure to maintain integrity of the closure;
- Fail to maintain interconnected smoke alarm system in operating condition;
- Fail to maintain smoke alarms in operating condition;
- Fail to provide two exits on each floor; and
- Fail to keep portable fire extinguishers operable and fully charged.
