All multi-unit residential property owners and superintendents are invited to a free information session at City Hall on May 14.
Hosted by Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services, this session will provide crucial information and recent updates on fire safety and compliance with regulations for this property classification.
The residential sector is still where we see the majority of our incidents,” said Public Education Officer Aaron Gravelle in a news release.
“With recent Ontario Fire Code changes, we want to ensure that all of our multi-unit residential buildings are compliant and safe for the occupants.”
To sign-up for the seminar, which takes place on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in the Russ Ramsay room, please contact Public Education Officer Aaron Gravelle at (705) 949-3333 ext. 2246 or by email fire@cityssm.on.ca.
For more information, see the press release below.
Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services would like to invite all multi-unit residential property owners and superintendents to a free information seminar at City Hall. The Deputy Chief of Prevention, Education & Emergency Management as well as Fire Prevention Officers will be in attendance to provide crucial information and recent updates on fire safety and compliance with regulations for this property classification.
The seminar will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The seminar will take place at City Hall, 99 Foster Drive, on the 3rd floor, in the Russ Ramsay room. Refreshments will be provided.
“The residential sector is still where we see the majority of our incidents,” said Public Education Officer Aaron Gravelle. “With recent Ontario Fire Code changes, we want to ensure that all of our multi-unit residential buildings are compliant and safe for the occupants.”
To sign-up for the seminar, please contact Public Education Officer Aaron Gravelle at (705) 949-3333 ext. 2246 or by email fire@cityssm.on.ca.
The Ontario Fire Code and its enabling legislation, the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, establishes fire safety standards for equipment, systems, buildings, structures, lands, and premises.
Owners and superintendents of multi-unit residential dwellings will be provided with up-to-date information and education, including recent changes to the OFC, along with answers to questions to ensure their building meets all the requirements of the Ontario Fire Code. Sign up today!