Fire Prevention Division Responsibilities
The Fire Prevention Division consists of (5) Urban Fire Prevention Officers and (2) Rural Fire Prevention Officers. This division of the Belleville Fire Department provides services such as:
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The City of Belleville, specifically Belleville Fire and Emergency Service, is mandated to respond to complaints and request inspections related to fire safety concerns by the Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA). Fire Prevention Officers enforce violations found under the Ontario Fire Code. These violations include items such as maintenance of fire safety equipment, blocked exits, breaches in or missing fire separations, missing or broken fire doors, severe electrical problems, improperly used or stored flammable liquids or gases, unsafe accumulation of combustible materials, failure to implement a fire safety plan, etc. When a violation of the Ontario Fire Code is observed by the Fire Department, it is a chargeable offence at that time. It is the responsibility of the homeowner, business owner, building owner, etc. to ensure that a building is in compliance with the Ontario Fire Code at all times.
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| Belleville Fire & Emergency Services will provide a file search for any outstanding Ontario Fire Code violations against the property. To request a file search we will require written authorization from the current owner giving us permission to conduct the search. Sale of property inspections for Ontario Fire Code violations are also available. |