Title
Fire Safety Plan Framework
Report 21-108
File PS 7130-01
Recommended Action
That Council receive the Fire Safety Plan Framework report;
That Council direct staff to implement the following steps to reduce the likelihood of significant structural and property damage to adjacent buildings as well as the environment arising from construction-related fire incidents within vulnerable timber-framed apartments, multi-family townhouses, and mixed-use complexes within the Township:
• Where required update/amend the Township’s “Construction Fire Safety Plan” process to align with the National Fire Protection Association’s 2022 NFPA - 241 standard.
• Expand the current Fire Department “Company Inspection Program” to include inspections by suppression staff during the construction phase of all multi residential structures.
• Enhance enforcement procedures/processes;
That Council pre-approve an additional Fire Prevention Officer as part of the 2022 Financial Plan for the Fire Department; and
That Council direct staff to develop and provide a proactive
“Hot Work” educational awareness program for local industry/stakeholders.