Smoke control is the one life safety system whose failure stays hidden until the day you need it. You cannot hear it fail. A basic function check can confirm the fan turns on and the alarm trips, and the building can still be wide open to the problem we are about to describe. The only way to know the stair is actually being protected is to test the system as an engineered whole.

The Ontario Fire Code (OFC) establishes minimum requirements for the operation, maintenance, inspection, and testing of fire and life safety systems in buildings across Ontario. These requirements exist to protect occupants, first responders, and property assets by ensuring that critical safety systems function as intended during an emergency.

Fire safety in high-rise residential buildings is a shared responsibility. While fire alarms, sprinklers, and other systems are crucial, trained fire wardens are also vital in ensuring

Fire safety is a paramount concern in high-rise residential buildings. Ontario has strict building codes and regulations in place to ensure the safety of occupants

Fire alarms save lives. But in many older multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs), owners and managers are not sure if their systems meet today’s standards. The big

In recent years, the conversation around fire safety in high-rise buildings has evolved significantly. One noteworthy development is the regulatory shift allowing the removal of