Changes include additional training for people who service fire-suppression systems
A number of changes to the 2011 Manitoba Fire Code will be in effect starting Dec. 1.
The 2011 Manitoba Fire Code, which is the 2010 National Fire Code with Manitoba amendments, includes changes such as requiring additional training for people who service special fire-suppression systems and portable fire extinguishers, including child-care facilities in the definition of a residential-care facility and requiring fire safety plans and fire department access at building construction and demolition sites including specific requirements for standpipe systems.
"These important changes will help improve the safety of buildings and keep us up to date with national standards," said Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard, minister responsible for the Office of the Fire Commissioner. "Through the Office of the Fire Commissioner, we work closely with industry and individuals to be sure these important safety improvements make their way into practice."
The changes to the code will also mandate certain workplaces have carbon monoxide detectors onsite.
"Buildings such as child-care centres, hospitals, personal-care and residential-care facilities will be required to have carbon monoxide detection devices installed in their facilities if there is a risk of carbon monoxide present in any part of the building," added Howard.
