Ontario Municipal Code § 4-4 .06. Adopted by Reference: General

Section 104.1 of the CFC is adopted by reference and reads as follows:

104.1 General. The fire code official is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code.

(§ 2, Ord. 3320, eff. February 19, 2026)

Section 104.2.1 of the CFC is adopted by reference and reads as follows:

104.2.1 Listed compliance. Where this code or a referenced standard requires equipment, materials, products or services to be listed and a listing standard is specified, the listing shall be based on the specified standard. Where a listing standard is not specified, the listing shall be based on an approved listing criteria. Listings shall be germane to the provision requiring the listing. Installation shall be in accordance with the listing and the manufacturer's instructions, and where required to verify compliance, the listing standard and manufacturer's instructions shall be made available to the fire code official.

(§ 2, Ord. 3320, eff. February 19, 2026)

Section 104.1.1 is added to the CFC to read as follows:

104.1.1. Citations. The fire code official and his or her designee are authorized to issue a citation to persons operating or maintaining an occupancy, premises, or vehicle subject to this Code who allow a hazard to exist or fail to take immediate action to abate a hazard on such occupancy, premises or vehicle when ordered or notified to do so.

(§ 2, Ord. 3320, eff. February 19, 2026)

Section 104.2 of the CFC is adopted by reference and reads as follows:

104.2 Determination of compliance. The fire code official shall have the authority to determine compliance with this code, to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures:

1. Shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code.

2. Shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.

(§ 2, Ord. 3320, eff. February 19, 2026)

Section 104.2.2 of the CFC is adopted by reference and reads as follows:

104.2.2 Technical assistance. To determine compliance with this code, the fire code official is authorized to require the owner or owner's authorized agent to provide a technical opinion and report.

(§ 2, Ord. 3320, eff. February 19, 2026)

Section 104.2.2.1 of the CFC is adopted by reference and reads as follows:

104.2.2.1 Cost. A technical opinion and report shall be provided without charge to the jurisdiction.

(§ 2, Ord. 3320, eff. February 19, 2026)

Section 104.2.2.2 of the CFC is adopted by reference and reads as follows:

104.2.2.2 Preparer qualifications. The technical opinion and report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer, specialist, laboratory or fire safety specialty organization acceptable to the fire code official. The fire code official is authorized to require design submittals to be prepared by, and bear the stamp of, a registered design professional.

(§ 2, Ord. 3320, eff. February 19, 2026)

Section 104.2.2.3 of the CFC is adopted by reference and reads as follows:

104.2.2.3 Content. The technical opinion and report shall analyze the properties of the design, operation or use of the building or premises and the facilities and appurtenances situated thereon to identify and propose necessary recommendations.

(§ 2, Ord. 3320, eff. February 19, 2026)

Section 104.2.2.4 of the CFC is adopted by reference and reads as follows:

104.2.2.4 Tests. Where there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this code, the fire code official shall have the authority to require tests as evidence of compliance. Test methods shall be as specified in this code or by other recognized test standards. In the absence of recognized test standards, the fire code official shall approve the testing procedures. Such tests shall be performed by a party acceptable to the fire code official.

(§ 2, Ord. 3320, eff. February 19, 2026)

Section 104.2.3.1 of the CFC is adopted by reference and reads as follows:

104.2.3.1 Approval authority. An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be approved where the fire code official finds that the proposed alternative is satisfactory and complies with Sections 104.2.3.2 through 104.2.3.7, as applicable.

(§ 2, Ord. 3320, eff. February 19, 2026)

Section 104.2.4 of the CFC is adopted by reference and reads as follows:

104.2.4 Modifications. Where there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the fire code official shall have the authority to grant modifications in accordance with Section 104.2.4.1 or 104.2.4.2.

(§ 2, Ord. 3320, eff. February 19, 2026)