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