Ontario Fire Code Updates - Now in Effect
Ontario Regulation 87/25 introduces updates to the Ontario Fire Code that took effect January 1, 2026. These amendments improve alignment with the National Fire Code of Canada and introduce Ontario-specific clarifications and technical updates that directly affect building owners and operators.
While many requirements may appear familiar, enforcement expectations, documentation requirements, and inspection and testing obligations have been clarified and expanded.
The 10 items below highlight the changes with the greatest operational impact.
Select any item to learn more.
What Building Owners Should Be Doing Now
Immediate Actions to Reduce Compliance Risk
Building owners should:
- Review and update Fire Safety Plans
- Confirm inspection and testing align with new standards
- Centralize records and ensure immediate on-site access
- Verify integrated system testing requirements
- Prepare for increased documentation scrutiny
How RiskCheck Can Help
A comprehensive fire safety program protects your workforce and assets while ensuring compliance with fire codes and regulations.
Turning Regulation Into Manageable Compliance
RiskCheck supports building owners by assessing compliance against the 2026 Ontario Fire Code, identifying inspection, testing, and documentation gaps, and verifying alignment with newly adopted standards.
Through RiskCheck Connect and our EHS compliance audits, we help centralize records, improve inspection readiness, and reduce enforcement risk.
Fire Code-aligned EHS compliance audits
Evaluate hazards, equipment and documentation; ensure exits are clear, alarms and sprinklers work, and staff are trained.
