Paul Latreille

The appellant building owner appealed an inspection order requiring the installation of an operational fire alarm system and that all work be performed by qualified persons.

The Fire Safety Commission found that the existing fire alarm system was not functioning as intended, could not be repaired due to discontinued parts and lost programming, and had its ULC listing voided by unauthorized access from a non-certified technician.

The Commission amended the order to clarify the specific Fire Code contraventions and extended the compliance date to six months, effectively requiring the replacement of the fire alarm system.