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Every municipality shall formulate an Emergency Plan under what act?

• Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act RSO 1990

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What does the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act RSO 1990 require a municipality to do?

• Formulate an emergency plan governing the provision of necessary services during an emergency and
• the procedures under and
• the manner in which employees of the municipality and
• other persons will respond to the emergency and
• the council of the Municipality shall by law adopt the emergency plan (Adopt by Council)

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The City of Brampton strategic plan was developed to focus on five key priorities for the municipality according to the Emergency Plan what are they?

Hint SPEGETTI

Serving
Preserving
Engaging
Growing
Thriving

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BEMO is working in parallel with the strategic plan to achieve five strategic priorities with a focus on?

Emergency preparedness

To safeguard
	Life
	Property 
	Environment 
	Economy

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For the purpose of the plan and in accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act RSO 1990 what is an emergency defined as?

• A situation or impending situation that constitutes a danger of major proportions
• That could result in serious harm to persons or property(substantial damage to)
• That is caused by
o Forces of nature
o Disease or other Health risks
o an Accident or
o an Act whether intentional or otherwise

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What are the five components of the Brampton emergency management program committee (also called IMS management functions)?

Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance
Communications

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Under that the BEMO a emergency plan what are the 4 corporate levels of emergencies and when will the BEMO become involved?

Level 1 major
Level 2 general
Level 3 controllable
Level 4 localized - EMS - BEMO not involved

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Who has the authority to activate the BEMO emergency plan?

• The Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC)
• He is notified by the IC
o (according to the EMP by-law, but the SOG says PC)

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At what level of an emergency do you notify the BEMO Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC)?

When the incidents are considered level 3,2,or1

* Level 3 they will be in standby mode

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What is the BEMO role?

Monitor
Collect and disseminate info about the incident
Notify and activating the Municipal Emergency Control Group

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What is the key benefit for the city of Brampton by following the provincial IMS?

• It allows for interoperability in cross jurisdictional events

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Who shall ensure a Carbon Monoxide alram is installed and maintained?

• Owner

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According to the Carbon Monoxide Alarm By-law, Every owner of a dwelling unit shall operate and maintain these 5 things?
Hint HVACP

• Every owner of a dwelling unit shall operate and maintain
o heating,
o ventilating and
o air-conditioning systems, including appliances,
o chimneys and
o flue pipes,
• so as not to create a hazardous condition

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According to the Carbon Monoxide Alarm By-law, Every owner shall ensure that a minimum of 1 carbon monoxide alarm be installed in each of the following dwelling units

• each dwelling unit containing a fuel burning appliance;
• for a building containing multiple occupancies, each dwelling unit located on the
o same floor, level as a fuel burning appliance; and
o 1st and 2nd floor levels of the building above a floor level containing a fuel burning appliance.

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According to the Carbon Monoxide Alarm By-law, who’s responsibility is it to maintain a CO alarm?

Every owner of a dwelling unit shall ensure that each carbon monoxide alarm
installed & maintained in accordance with this by-law and in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions

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According to the Carbon Monoxide Alarm By-law, a CO alarm may be placed anywhere in a home
T or F

• True but, also shall be equipped with an alarm that is audible within bedrooms when the intervening doors are closed.

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According to the Carbon Monoxide Alarm By-law, the definition of a CO alarm is
“Carbon Monoxide Alarm” means a combined carbon monoxide detector and audible alarm device that:

is designed to sound an audible alarm upon detection of excessive concentrations of carbon monoxide, and
conforms to UL2034 or ULC CAN/CGA –6.19-M93 and, where electrically powered, is approved by the CSA Canadian Standards Association;

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Under which Act is a contravention of the CO alarm By-law enforced?

• The Provincial Offences Act

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According to the Carbon Monoxide Alarm By-law, what two criteria must be met by an electrically powered CO alarm

be equipped with visual indications that it is in operating condition; and
have NO switch between the carbon monoxide alarm and the power distribution panel.

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What is the definition of a fire alarm system?

Independent of human action automatically detects a fire
Signals a control unit
Announces an alarm
Indicates all necessary functions

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What are the time periods in which an owner has to notify the Fire Department about a new building verification or impartial verification?

• They have 20 days for both

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What are the periods in which an owner has to notify the FD with results from the Annual test?

• 30 days

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When do they have to notify the Fire Department regarding deficiencies of the fire Alarm system?

• 30 days

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What is the city of Brampton intent when limiting the sale and purchase of fireworks in By-law 147-206?

Health and safety of Brampton citizens
Control of nuisances
Consumer protection

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What is the difference between consumer and display fireworks?

``` • Consumer o used by the public o low hazard • Display o Larger usually public fireworks displays o High hazard ```

What is the fireworks permit? (3)

* A permit to discharge fireworks * Issued by the Fire Chief * For Commercial or Display

• When is the fireworks permit required?

``` Consumer any day other than  Victoria  Canada  New Year’s Eve  Dwali ``` Display o Any day of the year

When is an online permit required for fireworks?

• It is required for consumer fireworks on the permitted days

What is an online fireworks permit?

* A permit to discharge consumer fireworks on any day of the 4 allowable holidays * Issued by the Chief of Public Services

What are the restrictions for where consumer fireworks shall be set off?

Not In, on or in to  Building, structure, automobile  Highway, roadway of any kind  Any public place land owned by COB ROP GOVT Canada or any board agencies • In a manner to create a danger or nuisance • On a lot with a frontage less than 18 m • Only on land that you own • Between dusk and 11:00 PM

What is required to apply for fireworks permit? (4)

* Completed fireworks supervisory course * Hold the supervisory card * Liability insurance of not less than $5 million adding COB and ROP as additional insured * more than 10 days from the proposed event

What are the rules for storing fireworks up to 25 kgs?

• No more than 3 kg may be stored in or attached to a dwelling • Up to 25 kg o In a place, container not attached to a building • In a dry place • Access denied to under 18 • Away from a source of heat • Away from source of ignition

What must occur when a container containing more than 3 kg of fireworks is unlocked?

• It must be attended at all times

What are the rules for storing 25 kg or more of fireworks?

• Must be in accordance with Federal laws

What By-laws are enforced by which Laws?

* CO By-law Provincial Offences Act 1990 * Fire Alarm By-law Provincial Offences Act 1990 * Fireworks By-law Provincial Offences Act 1990 * Open Fire By-law Provincial Offences Act 1990

Who is responsible for enforcing the Open Fires By-law 91-94?

• The Fire Chief

When a permit for open air burning is issued there must be a clear area of this distance____from this_____ ?

• A clear area of 5 meters free from combustible materials

Under which Act is a contravention of the open air By- Law enforced?

• The Provincial Offences Act

When a permit for open air burning is issued, the distance of ___ meters must be maintained from these 7 things

``` 10 metres o Building o Structure o Fence o Hedge o Roadway o Overhead wires o Obstructions of any kind ```

When a permit for open air burning is issued, what time of day may the fire occur ?

• sunrise to sunset

When a permit for open air burning is issued, which materials are not permitted to burn

* Rubber tires, * Plastics, * Building materials

When a permit for open air burning is issued, what is the maximum size of fire permitted?

• 1 m2 X 1 m2

Who must be present during an open air burn?

• a person competent to supervise such fire and to extinguish it promptly in the event of danger of the spread of such fire is in constant immediate attendance at the specific place where the fire is burning

How many days may an open air burn permit be issued

• 1 $ 26.50 • 7 $ 51.00 • 28 $104.00 Or for the purpose of burning vegetable matter incidental to farming, for the period of the proposed fire

An open air burn must comply with this Act?

• The Environmental Protection Act

An open air burn for the purpose of cooking a clear area of ____ meters must be maintained from this ___

• A clear area of 5 meters free from combustible materials

During an open air burn what is the maximum wind speed

• 24 km/h

An open air burn for the purpose of cooking a distance of ____ meters must be maintained from these 7 things

``` 5 Meters o Building o Structure o Fence o Hedge o Roadway o Overhead wires o Obstructions of any kind ```

What is the maximum size of an open air burn for the purpose of cooking ?

• .5 m2 X .5m2

An open air burn for the purpose of cooking must be contained in ?

* a metal or masonry container | * with a metal screen having a mesh of not larger than 1/2 inch.

Who may set or maintain a fire in open air?

* For the purpose of cooking | * Anyone with a permit

When the permit is obtained what rules must be followed? (8)

1. Not between sunset and sunrise 2. 10 m from buildings, structures, hedges, fences, roadways, and overhead wires, & obstructions 3. Winds a greater than 24 kilometres per hour 4. A competent person to supervise 5. Extinguish before leaving 6. Combustibles 5 m away 7. No rubber, construction materials, Plastics or excess of smoke 8. Complies with the Environmental Protection Act

If a fire is set for cooking what must be adhered to? | 7

1. 5 m from structure fences hedges 2. Wind less than 24 km/h 3. Competent person 4. Extinguished when leaving 5. 5 m away from combustibles material 6. 0.5 m2 x.5 m2 square 7. in a metal or masonry container with screen not more than ½ inch

What are the rules applying to farmers in regards to burning permits?

* Permit granted for burning vegetable matter | * Permit granted for burning vegetation on farmland if incidental to farming

According to the User fee guide when the Fire Departmant attends alarm activations, When will user fees be charged for Fire attending alarm activations according to the user fee guide?

* Nuisance alarms * Malicious acts * The first occurrence in 12 months is not charged

According to the User fee guide when the Fire Departmant attends alarm activations, Who will be charged for Fire attending alarm activations according to the user fee guide?

• The property owner

According to the User fee guide when the Fire Departmant attends alarm activations, What is required to be filled out to assist in the billing for Fire attending alarm activations?

* NTR | * Copy sent to Fire Prevention via scanning or e-mail

How does administration know to bill the client for Fire attending alarm activations?

* The CAD report | * Must update the Incident code to reflect the call

According to the User fee guide when the Fire Department attends alarm activations, If a trucks are updated on route that a call is a false alarm is it billable?

• Yes

According to the User fee guide when the Fire Department attends alarm activations, A smoke alarm is going off and no one is home, neighbours hear the alarm and call 911 the Fire Department finds nothing is wrong and the alarm was malfunctioning are they billed?

• No • 34 – Human – preceived emergency  The CAD should filter this out

According to the User fee guide when the Fire Department attends alarm activations, A pull station is pulled at a hotel with no signs of fire the Fire Department arrives and finds no reason for the alarm activation are they billed?

* Yes | * 33 –human – malicious intent, prank

According to the User fee guide when the Fire Department attends alarm activations; A family at home has a CO. detector go off, they call 911 and leave the house to wait for fires arrival no CO was found are they charged?

* No | * 37 – CO false alarm – perceived emergency

According to the User fee guide when the Fire Department attends alarm activations, Restaurants alarm goes off for the third time this month and is malfunctioning are they billed?

* Yes | * 31 – alarm system – equipment malfunction

According to the User fee guide when the Fire Department attends alarm activations, Smoke from a pot on a stove escapes into apartment and sets off the smoke alarm in the hallway of building are they charged?

• No • Pre Fire condition

According to the User fee guide By-law, if equipment is contaminated at a HazMat call who pays for the cleaning or replacement?

• The owner under the Fee schedule By-law

Is there a cost to residents for a fireworks permit for designated dates?

* No | * As long as they meet the Fireworks By-law 147-2006

When renting an Department vehicle for a movie or event what is the minimum charge?

* The minimum charge is 3 hours | * There is a 1 hour charges for delivery and set up

What are the required placements of a smoke detector in a home?

* On every level of the home * Between sleeping areas and the remainder of the home * hallway of a sleeping area

What must be ensured if the smoke detector has a permanent electrical placement?

• There is no switch between the alarm and the breaker

According to SOG 25-18 "Smoke alarm" means a battery or electrically powered combined smoke detection device and audible alarm device that,

* is designed to sound an alarm upon detection of products of combustion; and * is equipped with an indicator which provides a readily visible or audible indication that the device is in operating condition; and * has been approved by the ULC Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada and, where electrically powered, also by the CSA Canadian Standards Association

According to the Smoke Alarm By-law, where must a smoke alarm on a story containing a sleeping area be located? (2)

* between each sleeping area and the remainder of the dwelling unit * the hallway, where a sleeping area is served by a hallway belonging to the dwelling unit

According to the Smoke Alarm By-law, what procedure must be followed for the installation of smoke alarms?

• The manufacturer's instructions

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