Fire Safety Plans
A Fire Safety Plan is required for all industrial and commercial businesses and any home or residential property with 10 or more residents. The plan outlines safety procedures to follow to keep everyone safe in the case of a fire or other emergency.
For a complete list of Safety Plan requirements, please refer to Section 2.8 of the Ontario Fire Code.
The Fire Safety Plan must be reviewed at least once every 12 months and a copy should remain on site for easy reference. The Safety Plan will outline requirements for fire drills depending on the type and size of the building.
A Fire Safety Plan template is available to help get you started. You should complete all sections relevant to the property and/or business needs. There are also professionals who specialize in the Ontario Fire Code and Fire Safety Plan, and contractors who can help you prepare your Fire Safety Plan if you need assistance.
A copy of your Fire Safety Plan should be sent to the Woodstock Fire Department as well. The fire department will reference your safety plan if they are called to respond. You can submit your plan by email or in person to Fire Station 1, 1203 Parkinson Rd. Woodstock. Please include:
- Your name and address (if for a residence with more than 10 people)
- Business name and address
- Your phone number and email address
- Site Plan and floor plan schematic drawings
- If submitting electronically, include the property address in the file name
- If submitting in person, please include 2 bound copies (binder or duo-tang)
Please also remember that an approved Fire Safety Plan is required to be reviewed regularly and any changes are to be submitted to the Woodstock Fire Department. Please keep an electronic copy of your plan so changes can be made and submitted easily.
Contact Us
City of Woodstock
P.O. Box 1539, 500 Dundas Street
Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7
Phone: 519-539-1291
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