TRAINING.

Overview

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Analyze the Fire Protection and Prevention Act and current 2026 Ontario Fire Code to ensure fire and life safety compliance in buildings.
• Identify the relevant parts of the Ontario Fire Code and standards critical to conducting inspections.
• Assess various types of inspections performed by fire departments and the tools required for effective execution.
• Conduct fire safety inspections across multiple building occupancies, recognizing potential fire hazards and code violations.
• Use common Fire Department forms to complete Inspection Reports/Orders for violations and understand the processes involved in ensuring compliance with regulations.

Description

Understanding fire safety inspections is essential to protecting the public and property owners. Through the Fire Protection and Prevention Act and the Ontario Fire Code, there are mandates to maintain fire and life safety in buildings. Identifying potential fire hazards before an incident occurs cannot be overstated. By preventing fires, we reduce injury and loss of life and mitigate economic damage to businesses and property.

This course will guide you through the different parts of the Ontario Fire Code, offering insight into building occupancies and their associated fire risks. You will explore the types of inspections conducted by fire departments, including complaint-based, routine, and provincial-mandated inspections. Learn the tools and systematic steps required to perform inspections effectively and how to recognize common fire code violations across various building types, such as residential, institutional, and commercial facilities. An in-class exercise will allow students to perform a Fire Code inspection and issue a Fire Safety Inspection Report/Order.

By the end of the course, you will have practical experience in completing fire safety inspection reports and understanding the legal process involved in enforcing fire code violations. You will also learn to apply fundamental fire safety principles to various building occupancies. These skills will empower you to ensure compliance and improve fire safety measures in your facility.

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for:

Individuals responsible for fire safety in their respective organizations, such as commercial and industrial facility managers, engineers, and supervisors. It is also suitable for plant operation and maintenance engineers, technicians, property managers, and superintendents.

Additionally, this training would greatly benefit Joint Health and Safety Committee members, insurance adjusters, and anyone involved in fire safety protocols in residential or industrial environments.

Required Resources
To actively participate in this course, please bring a copy of the current or 2026 Ontario Fire Code Compendium. Alternatively, the code is available online through the Province of Ontario E-Laws website, which can be accessed and viewed anytime. This resource will enhance your learning experience and ensure you are well-prepared to engage with the course materials.

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Syllabus

Day 1

Welcome, Introduction, Workshop Preview, Learning Outcomes and the Assessment Method

Codes and Regulations

• Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA)
• Current 2026 Province of Ontario Fire Code Compendium
• Roles and Powers of Assistants to the Fire Marshal
• Fines and Offences

Ontario Fire Code

• Division B Parts 1–9 of the fire code
• Referenced Associations and Standards

Types of Building Occupancies

• Assembly; Institutional; Residential; Business/Personal Services; Mercantile and Industrial
• Seven Principles of Life Safety
• Fire safety risks for occupants of each type of building
• Fire code violations in Assembly; Residential; Mercantile and Industrial buildings

Types of Inspections by Fire Departments

• Complaint
• Request
• Routine
• Mandated by the Province of Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal
• Tools and equipment required to perform inspections

Day II

Performing Fire Safety Inspections

• Systematic process and steps to perform inspections
• Common Fire Code violations
• Housekeeping hazards for the interior and exterior of buildings
• Maintenance of installed Fire Protection Systems and Equipment: fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems; standpipe systems, egress facilities ,fire access routes, fire hydrants

Fines and Offenses

• Fire Protection and Prevention Act
• Ontario Fire Code
• The legal process when laying charges
• Documentation required for Legal proceedings

Fire Safety Inspection Reports/Orders

• Fire Department Inspection report/Order forms
• In-house inspection report forms
• Steps to achieving compliance with the Fire Code

Exercise
Questions and Answers and Feedback to Participants on Achievement of Learning Outcomes

Instructor

John Percy, CFAA Tech, FPO, PFLSE, CFEI

John Percy is a certified Canadian Fire Alarm Association Technician (CFAA) for Ontario, a public fire & life safety educator and a fire prevention officer. He is an instructor at the Office of the Fire Marshal, Ontario Fire College. He has over 29 years of experience in the fire protection and service industries. He has experience enforcing the Ontario Fire & Building codes, fire investigations, education, media relations, building plans examination review and building code inspections. Currently registered (BCIN) as a Fire Protection Inspector with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing in Ontario.