How often should a residential apartment building conduct fire drills?
The frequency of fire drills is governed by the Ontario Fire Code (OFC, 2.8.3). The frequency of required fire drills in residential apartment buildings is typically determined by the building’s height. In a low-rise apartment building such as a 3 storey, with 16 units, a fire drill is required to be conducted at least once annually (OFC, 2.8.3.2.(1)). In a highrise apartment building (which is typically 7 storeys or greater) a fire drill is required to be conducted at least once every three months (OFC, 2.8.3.2.(1)(c)).
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