File a Fire Prevention Appeal

The FPAC hears and decides appeals from:

• orders from a provincial fire inspector to fix a condition that doesn't meet the standards in The Fire Safety Act;
• decisions from the Fire Commissioner about a condition that doesn't meet the standards in the National Fire Code;
• unreasonable costs charged to a person for the Fire Commissioner to fix a condition that doesn't meet the standards in The Fire Safety Act; and
• decisions from the Minister of Government Relations about costs charged for the Fire Commissioner to fix a condition that doesn't meet the standards in The Fire Safety Act.

You may appeal to the FPAC if you received:

• an order from a provincial fire inspector to bring the property to the standards outlined in The Fire Safety Act;
• a decision from the Fire Commissioner regarding your property’s condition;
• a judgement certificate for costs to bring the property to the standards outlined in The Fire Safety Act; and
• a decision from the Minister of Government Relations regarding a judgement certificate for costs to bring the property to the standards outlined in The Fire Safety Act.

When you receive an order from a provincial fire inspector, or when you receive a decision regarding your property's condition from the Fire Commissioner, you may appeal to the FPAC if:

• you have an issue with the order or decision; and
  Criteria:
• it's within 15 days of receiving the decision; and
• you submit a notice of appeal clearly identifying the issues with the order or decision.

When you receive a judgement certificate for costs to fix something on your property, or when the Minister of Government Relations has made a decision about your judgement certificate, you may appeal to the FPAC if:

• you believe the costs of the judgement certificate are not reasonable; and
  Criteria:
• it's within 30 days of receiving the certificate or decision; and
• you submit a notice of appeal clearly identifying and explaining why the costs are unreasonable.

If you are eligible to apply:

1. Prepare a letter, clearly identifying and explaining the issues for your situation.
2. Submit the letter to the FPAC:
   • personally by emailing, submitting online or delivering;
   • by registered mail; or
   • by regular mail.
3. Personally deliver or mail your appeal fee of $50 to the FPAC.
4. Personally deliver or mail a copy of your notice of appeal to the Fire Commissioner.

Contact the FPAC to file an appeal.

Legislation that applies to the FPAC:

• The Fire Safety Act
• The Municipal Board Act