Residential property owner fined $8000 for Ontario Fire Code violations

HAMILTON, ON –  On January 24, 2024, the property owner of 233 Victoria Avenue North pleaded guilty in Provincial Offences Court to Ontario Fire Code violations under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act.

233 Victoria Holdings Inc. along with its four Directors were charged with failing to maintain primary and secondary power supplies that serve smoke alarms, as required by the Ontario Fire Code. During the court proceedings, a guilty plea was entered by Mr. Beau Spencer on behalf of the Corporation, and by Mr. Beau Spencer personally in his capacity as a Director of the Corporation.

233 Victoria Holdings Inc. was convicted and fined $8,000 for failing to maintain primary and secondary power supplies that serve smoke alarms, as required by the Ontario Fire Code. Mr. Spencer received a suspended sentence. The remaining matters were withdrawn.

Under the Ontario Fire Code, owners of rental properties are responsible for the maintenance of their building’s smoke alarms and smoke alarm systems, including continued power supply and regular testing. 

If building owners have questions regarding Ontario Fire Code requirements or any other fire safety matters, they are encouraged to contact the Hamilton Fire Department Fire Prevention Team at 905 546-2424 ext. 1380 weekdays between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or online by visiting www.hamilton.ca/fire.