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Office of the Fire Marshal

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 Ministry of
Public Safety
and Security
Office of the Fire Marshal

PROTECTING THE PUBLIC
AND THE ENVIRONMENT BY
IMPROVING FIRE SAFETY
AT ONTARIO'S RECYCLING
AND WASTE HANDLING
FACILITIES

August 1997

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MISSION STATEMENT

"The Office of the Fire Marshal contributes to a safe environment from fire and other public safety hazards for the residents of Ontario, by providing leadership and expertise in the reduction or elimination of these hazards."



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Ministry of
Public Safety
and Security
Office of the Fire Marshal

CONTENTS


1. Executive Summary

2. Introduction

3. Purpose

4. Objectives

5. Key Issues

6. Recommendations

7. The Ontario Experience

7.1 The Plastimet Story
7.2 OFM Investigation

8. Scope of the Problem

9. Existing Legislation and Enforcement

9.1 Regulatory Framework
9.2 Ministry of Public Safety and Security & Correctional Services
9.3 Ministry of Environment and Energy
9.4 Ministry of Labour
9.5 Ministry of Health
9.6 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

10. Gaps to be Closed

11. Conclusion

ANNEX A - Gaps to be Closed

                     Gaps in Existing Ontario Fire Code - Appendix 1

ANNEX B - Proposed Regulation for Closing Gaps

                     National Fire Code - Appendix 1                      
                     Adding Part 4 to the Ontario Fire Code - Appendix 2

ANNEX C - Case Histories

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