As we transition into the colder temperature months of the year, its important to be risk aware of one of the leading causes of structure fires in Ontario. IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED HEATING EQUIPMENT!!! Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of fires & property loss claims during the winter months each year in Ontario. As […]
Recently, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) has raised objections to proposed amendments to the National Building Code of Canada that would allow woodframe construction of up to 12 storeys. Concerns brought up to the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes included; The lack of resources of many Canadian Fire Departments to respond […]
As we approach the one year anniversary of Grenville tragedy in London, England, new research is being provided to indicate that some of these highly combustible facades are present among many more buildings in North America then expected! Is your current loss control program able to identify these?