Technical Services
Applied Research - Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert technical advice to the fire service, OFM staff, the private sector and other stakeholders
- Conduct research, technical analysis and provide advice on matters relating to fire investigation, protection, prevention and public education
- Conduct environmental scanning for the purpose of communicating relevant information on new issues and trends to the fire service
- Investigate and report on large fires that may endanger the community or environment
- Administer the segment of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act that deals with immediate threat to life and orders/authorizations to close buildings
Applied Research - Programs, Products and Events
- Product recalls and warnings
- Participation on national and international codes and standards technical committees
- Applied research projects (e.g., smoke alarm technologies, stovetop fire mitigation technologies, engineered lightweight wood framing, residential sprinklers, and more)
Fire Safety Standards - Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice to government on fire safety legislation and regulations
- Provide opinions, advice and assistance on Fire Code compliance and enforcement
- Provide opinions on enforcement powers and authority under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (FPPA)
- Develop proposals to government for amendments to the Fire Code
- Develop technical guidelines related to the Fire Code and the FPPA
- Administer appeals filed with the Fire Marshal under section 25 of the FPPA and render decisions in the dispute between the municipal fire inspector and the appellant
- Participate in the coordinated national process for development of the model National Fire Code of Canada
Fire Safety Standards - Programs, Products and Events
- Fire Code administration
- Technical Guidelines
- Appeals process
- Training and information sessions on the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 and Fire Code
