A Leamington property and businessowner are facing $10,000 fines following Ontario Fire Code violations – which were issued following an official court ruling at the end of August.
The municipality issued a stern reminder for code violators, as both were fined following a warning issued by Leamington Fire Services.
“Ontario Fire Code violations put both building occupants and responding firefighters at serious risk,” said Leamington Fire Chief Don Williamson. “Our fire prevention officers are dedicated to working with owners to ensure compliance through education and regular inspections. When voluntary compliance isn’t achieved, we have no choice but to pursue enforcement through the provincial court system. This conviction underscores the seriousness of failing to meet fire safety standards and the substantial penalties that can follow.”
Fines under the Ontario Fire Code can be as high as $50,000 or a year of imprisonment, or as much as $100,000 for corporations.
