Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in Toronto homes and condos. This guide explains why incidents happen, how to charge safely, what to avoid, and how to dispose of batteries properly — with City of Toronto, FDNY and Health Canada links.
Ontario‑ready answers to your most common fire alarm questions. This technician‑grade FAQ explains CAN/ULC‑S536 annual testing (100% devices), EOL/ground‑fault checks, Fire Watch and monitored‑system practices, in‑suite access under the RTA, and how AHJ expectations affect your scope and reports.
A practical roundup of major Canada fire protection product recalls from 2005–2025—smoke/CO alarms, extinguishers, commercial detection, panels, and sprinklers—with model numbers, hazards, and official links. Use this to audit sites across Toronto & Ontario before inspections.
Current Ontario Fire Code rules for smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in commercial & multi‑residential buildings: where alarms are required, how to test, and what records to keep.
Ontario will adopt CAN/ULC-S536-19 for fire alarm inspections starting Jan 1, 2026. FC Fire Prevention explains what’s changing, who it affects, and how property managers can stay compliant in Toronto and across Ontario.
A clear, Toronto-ready guide to 2026 Ontario Fire Code & OBC updates: ULC-S536 alarm inspections, CO alarm retrofits, integrated testing, sprinklers, exits, documentation, AMPs, and accessibility—with checklists and calls to action.
Clear schedule for Toronto/GTA businesses: who inspects what and how often. Includes side-by-side table for extinguishers, alarms, sprinklers, emergency lighting, kitchen hoods, and ULC monitoring—with Ontario Fire Code references and links.
See real Ontario pricing for fire alarm inspections, ULC monitoring, sprinklers, extinguishers, emergency lighting, and kitchen hood service. Includes small-business vs large-property ranges, code notes, and tips to lower costs.
A Canada-wide guide to fire alarm testing: legal standards, daily/monthly/annual frequencies, qualified technicians, owner/tenant duties, penalties, and costs. Essential reading for property owners, managers, and tenants in Ontario, BC, Quebec, and beyond.
TL;DR: In Ontario, fire extinguisher inspection is required on three levels: monthly checks (in‑house), annual inspections […]
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