National Life Safety Group (NLSG), a trusted leader in providing Fire, Safety & Emergency Management solutions, is delighted to announce the launch of its new "Implementing Fire Safety Plans in Residential Buildings" training program, which recently received accreditation from the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) Canada Branch.

National Life Safety Group recognized as an Environmental, Social and Governance program Leader – For NLSG’s dedication to sustainable practices and strategies aligns to Avetta’s core values – Safe, Sustainable and Secure.

Cornwall, Ontario Fire Services has laid 12 charges against landlords of a multi-unit residence where there were deficient smoke and carbon monoxide alarms during a fire on July 27 / 23.

Having a readily available valve tag chart as part of a building's management toolkit represents a pragmatic and strategic investment. It not only safeguards against the financial repercussions of leaks and floods but also supports a more efficient, responsive, and cost-effective approach to building maintenance, aligning with the broader goal of optimizing operational expenditures while ensuring the safety and functionality of your building.

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Carbon Monoxide (CO) in Residential Buildings - Ontario

The Fire Safety Commission, ordered a residential condominium corporation in Ontario to remove storage from within a total of 52 “wired” cages (locker units) located within the building’s underground parking garage.

As with all incidents impacting a high-rise building’s operations requiring a response, lessons learned are identified after the incident, to ensure that the next incident impacts us all - less. This is the very foundation of having an “active” risk management program required by building Owners. The following is a brief list of lessons learned, best practices and tips to ensure your high-rise building is ready for the next power failure.

Implementation of your Residential Fire Safety Plan in Ontario: Tips; National Life Safety Group

A recent Condo fire in Saskatoon, with damages over 5 Million dollars , reveals numerous immediate lessons learned for Condo’s across Canada.

The majority of these lessons learned seem to focus on resident actions, or in actions. Fire Safety is a team approach and your fire safety plan, written just for your condo, must include the roles and responsibilities of all parties in the building. Failing to engage the residents means a part of your fire safety team – is not aware of their roles and responsibilities.