| OCCUPANCY | OFM APPROVAL REQUIRED |
|---|---|
| Schools | All projects involving elementary and secondary schools operated by public and separate school boards including portables with shared exit facilities (see exemptions in notes No.1 and No.2 below) |
| Colleges and Universities | All projects involving college and university facilities (see exemptions in notes No.1 and No.2 below) |
| Hospitals | All projects in public and private hospitals including Children's Treatment Centres, Detox Centres, but excluding Community Health Units (see exemption in note No.2 below) |
| Long Term Care Facilities | All projects in Long Term Care Facilities, Nursing Homes and Homes for the Aged licensed by the province (see exemption in note No.2 below) |
| Social Services Buildings | On request from the Ministry of Community and Social Services for projects involving Adult Facilities, Children's Facilities and Rehabilitation Workshops |
| Government Buildings | On specific request from the Management Board Secretariat for government owned or operated buildings such as Psychiatric Hospitals, Correctional Facilities, Court Houses, etc. |
Drawings for new, stand-alone buildings in designated municipalities need not be submitted to the OFM, however, staff are available for consultation respecting fire safety issues on all projects.
Designated municipalities for schools, colleges and universities are current members of the Large Municipalities Chief Building Officials group (LMCBO) and are subject to change with changes in LMCBO membership. Please refer to the LMCBO membership list for the most up to date information. The following are designated municipalities as of May 1, 2001:
| Ajax | Markham | Sarnia |
| Barrie | Mississauga | Sault Ste Marie |
| Brampton | Newmarket | Stoney Creek |
| Brantford | Niagara Falls | (Greater) Sudbury |
| Burlington | Norfolk County | Thunder Bay |
| Cambridge | North Bay | Timmins |
| Chatham-Kent | Oakville | Toronto |
| Clarington | Oshawa | Vaughan |
| Guelph | Ottawa | Waterloo |
| Hamilton | Peterborough | Welland |
| Kingston | Pickering | Whitby |
| Kitchener | Richmond Hill | Windsor |
| London | St. Catharines |
| asbestos removal | boiler/furnace replacement |
| ceiling replacement | barrier-free provisions (except elevators and exit stairs) |
| re-roofing | mechanical systems upgrading |
| window replacement | lighting systems |
A guideline relating to fire safety issues for these projects is available from the OFM.
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