Storage lockers are prohibited in all parking garages. No storage is permitted in hallways or common areas. Ensure that outdoor storage and yard areas are tidy and will not present a hazard or hindrance to fire personnel.

Commercial garbage containers must be located either in designated fire separation rooms, or be at least 3 meters from any combustible buildings. All containers must have lids which are kept closed at all times. All refuse containers located in public areas must be constructed of non-combustible materials.

Flammable and Combustible Liquids

Flammable and combustible liquids storage shall not exceed the following amounts unless stored within a designated and fire resistant storage room:

• Class 1 liquids (gasoline) = 30 liters

• Class 2 liquids (heating oil) = 150 liters

• Class 3a liquids (oil) = 600 liters

Flammable and combustible liquids will not be stored on exterior balconies

No more than 5 liters of flammable liquids may be stored in an individual dwelling unit.

Service Rooms

All service room shall be maintained in a clean and orderly fashion. No storage may occur within service rooms (electrical, elevator, sprinkler, mechanical, laundry).

Storage of flammable materials is strictly prohibited in service rooms.

Service room doors must be clearly identified with signage and doors must be equipped with self-closing devices and must remain closed at all times.

Accumulation of Combustible Materials

Combustible waste materials in and around buildings shall not be permitted to accumulate in quantities or locations that will constitute an undue fire hazard.

Combustible materials, other than those for which the location, room or space is designed, shall not be permitted to accumulate in any part of an elevator shaft, ventilation shaft, means of egress, service room, service space or common area/hallway.

Horizontal concealed spaces, such as crawl spaces and ceiling spaces, shall not be used for the storage of combustible materials.

Combustible materials shall not be stored on a roof or adjacent to any building so as to create a fire hazard to the building or its occupants.