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Technical Paper - August 1997


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


August 1997


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."

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
    1. 7.1  The Plastimet Story
    2. 7.2  OFM Investigation

  8. Scope of the Problem
  9. Existing Legislation and Enforcement
    1. 9.1  Regulatory Framework
    2. 9.2  Ministry of Public Safety and Security & Correctional Services  
    3. 9.3  Ministry of Environment and Energy
    4. 9.4  Ministry of Labour
    5. 9.5  Ministry of Health
    6. 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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