Fire Routes

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services

Designation of fire routes ensure appropriate access for fire vehicles across the City and assist with regulating fire prevention and reduce the negative impact of fire on human lives, property and the environment.

Ontario Fire Code

Although the requirements of Fire Routes are largely governed under the Building Code, the Ontario Fire Code states the following:

Maintaining access free of obstructions

Fire access routes and access panels or windows provide to facilitate access for fire fighting operations shall not be obstructed by vehicles, gates, fences, building materials, vegetation, signs or any other form of obstruction.

Fire Department sprinkler and standpipe connections shall be clearly identified and maintained free of obstructions at all times.

Maintenance

Fire access routes shall be maintained so as to be immediately ready for use at all times by fire department vehicles.

Signs

Approved signs shall be displayed to indicate fire access routes.

Additional Information

Fire Route By-law 048-1982