The prosecution tried six provincial offences arising from repeated fire code deficiencies at a multi-unit rental property, including combustible accumulations obstructing egress, deficient fire extinguishers, missing or non-operational smoke alarms, failure to produce inspection records, and an expired carbon monoxide alarm.
The court accepted the evidence of two fire officials as clear, concise, and credible, and relied on extensive photographic and documentary evidence showing ongoing non-compliance despite prior inspections, education, and earlier Part I tickets.
The defendant cross-examined and made submissions about vandalism, work absences, and dissatisfaction with enforcement, but did not testify.
The court held the prosecution proved all six counts beyond a reasonable doubt and entered convictions on every count.
