Fire Safety
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Your fire safety plan is approved
A fire safety plan isn’t meant to be a binder that only comes out during inspections; it contains vital information the right team members should known.
CondoBusiness
Rechargeable products using lithium-ion batteries: safe selection and disposal
Fire risks related to lithium-ion batteries and their legal implications are discussed in a recent article by condominium lawyers Nancy Houle and James Davidson. They
CondoBusiness
Condos tackle lithium-ion battery risks
Lithium-ion batteries mostly operate safely and reliably, but failures can occur with serious resulting risks, particularly in multi-residential settings.
Canadian Property Management
Hazards switching out in the energy transition
The energy transition comes with a risk management learning curve as one potentially hazardous mainstay gives way to another.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Ontario Fire Code updates for apartment owners
Effective January 1, 2026, significant updates to the Ontario Fire Code will impact how residential buildings are equipped, maintained, and operated.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Smart fire protection systems for your facility
Fire safety is paramount for maintenance and facility managers, as they manage all building operations from construction to disaster relief, and everything in between. As
REMI Network
Emergency training facility in London moves forward with site approval
The training campus will be developed through a multi-phase project for police officers, firefighters and emergency management teams.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
New fines loom for fire safety enforcement
Ontario municipalities will have an optional set of fines for enforcing fire safety once the provincial government finalizes the framework for administrative monetary penalties, known as AMPs.
CondoBusiness
Ottawa Mission launches maintenance training
The program equips individuals with the skills and certification necessary to secure stable employment as building superintendents in the residential sector or commercial building operators.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
More Christmas tree fires likely to occur in January
A recent Christmas tree fire in a Toronto apartment has put the spotlight on holiday-related fire hazards and the need to educate tenants about fire safety.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario’s sprinkler deadline up for discussion
Some of Ontario’s long-term care home operators could be getting an 18-month extension on a looming deadline to install automatic sprinklers for fire suppression
REMI Network
Fire safety experts warn of B.C. building code change
Fire safety advocates are concerned about a dangerous amendment that allows for a single exit stairway in multi-residential buildings.
Canadian Property Management
Multiple failings uncovered in fatal fire probe
Beyond the UK, the report offers lessons for onlookers everywhere about slipshod diligence, inappropriately trained safety administrators and the possible risks of commercial pressures in certification processes.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Incorporating fire protection into your maintenance program
As a maintenance manager, fire protection is a critical part of your preventative maintenance plan to stay compliant, protect your building, and keep your staff
CondoBusiness
Residents figure into fire safety knowledge gap
The province also saw the total number of fatal fires rise to 109. Within many condos, there is a critical gap between fire safety and resident knowledge.
REMI Network
IFMA partners with National Fire Protection Association
IFMA is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association to offer its members training and resources that enhance the safety and performance of facilities and facility professionals globally.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Navigating the Fire Code
Having a detailed Fire Safety Plan helps ensure the effective use of equipment, fire safety systems, and procedures to protect occupants should hazard strike.
