Fire Inspections

If you own a building, you must maintain compliance with the Ontario Fire Code.  Submit an Inspection request. Please see our Fees and Charges for the cost of our inspections.

Liquor Licence Inspection

Please contact us to arrange your Liquor Licence Inspection.

Retrofit 9.5 inspections

Please contact us to arrange your Retrofit 9.5 Inspection. See part 9 of the Fire Code for more information.

This applies to buildings up to and including 6 storeys in building height with residential occupancies and containing:

  • More than 2 dwelling units where at least 2 dwelling units share common exit facilities and have interior access to one another; there is at least 1 dwelling unit located above another with interior access to one another; or there is at least 1 dwelling unit located above another and the dwelling units share common exit facilities.
  • Sleeping accommodation for more than 10 persons, in 1 or more dormitories.
  • Boarding, lodging or rooming accommodation for more than 3 persons where Sections 9.3 and 9.4. do not apply.
  • 1 or 2 dwelling units in combination with boarding, lodging or rooming accommodation for 2 or 3 persons, excluding the operator's residence.

On January 1, 2026 O. Reg. 213/07 - Ontario Fire Code was amended with additional Retrofit requirements. At this time the Brantford Fire Department has not completed a new Retrofit Fire Inspection to determine compliance at most applicable buildings. The Brantford Fire Department suggests requesting a new Retrofit Fire Inspection at this time.

Retrofit 9.8 inspections

Please contact us to arrange your Retrofit 9.8 Inspection. See part 9 of the Fire Code for more information.

This applies to a detached house, semi-detached house or row house containing 2 existing dwelling units, where:

  • The building is 3 storeys or less in building height.
  • The building area does not exceed 600 m2.
  • 1 dwelling unit or a portion of a dwelling unit is situated above another dwelling unit, or 2 dwelling units side by side share a common interior means of escape.

On January 1, 2026 O. Reg. 213/07 - Ontario Fire Code was amended with additional Retrofit requirements. At this time the Brantford Fire Department has not completed a new Retrofit Fire Inspection to determine compliance at most applicable buildings. The Brantford Fire Department suggests requesting a new Retrofit Fire Inspection at this time.

Owners of buildings, properties, or businesses are required to have a Fire Safety Plan under the Ontario Fire Code.

The Smoke Alarm/Carbon Monoxide Alarm Verification Form can be used by property owners and landlords to test or install smoke alarms or carbon monoxide alarms in residential rental properties.