Fire Prevention

It's your responsibility to keep your family and home safe from fires. To do so:

• Prevent fires before they start
• Maintain working smoke alarms on every floor of your home and outside every sleeping area
• Plan and practice a home escape plan
• Consider installing residential sprinklers when building a new home or doing major renovations

The Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) has public education and media resources to help fire services educate their community. Richmond Hill has lots of information about fire prevention and safety.

Learn about:

• Home fire prevention
• Apartment and condominium fire safety
• Seasonal fire prevention
• Carbon monoxide awareness
• Fire safety during a power outage
• Fireworks safety
• Fire Prevention Week Open House

Commercial Outdoor Patio Fire Safety Tips

Owners and operators of outdoor patios and dining areas are responsible for:

• the safe installation, operation and maintenance of their patio heating units
• abiding by all safety instructions outlined in the operating manual for their heating appliances
• ensuring staff understand how to safely operate the heating units and handle propane cylinders
• ensuring compliance with any municipal requirements and applicable codes, and shall not create a hazard eg. enclosures, obstructed exist, etc.
• ensuring all electrical installations are approved for outdoor use and comply with Canadian Electrical Code

Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services encourages all owners and operators to consult with TSSA's Patio Heater Safety Guidelines, the Ontario Fire Marshal's Outdoor Patio Fire Safety Guideline and NFPA's Outdoor Patio Heaters Fact Sheet.