Fire Department Connection (FDC) Signs — Ontario
Regulation O.Reg 213/07 · Province of Ontario
§The Law
O.Reg 213/07 — Regulation O.Reg 213/07
“Buildings with standpipe or sprinkler systems must clearly mark the fire department connection location with a sign visible from the street.”
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The FDC is where fire trucks connect their hoses to your building's water system. It should be labelled and visible from the street level.
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FDC sign visible from street
"Fire Department Connection" text required
Location should be accessible
Metal or weather-resistant sign
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Ontario Fire Code — O. Reg. 213/07
Ontario.ca · March 2026
The Ontario Fire Code establishes requirements for fire safety in buildings including exit signs, fire route signs, occupancy load signs, and emergency lighting.
Ontario Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997
Ontario.ca · March 2026
The OFPPA gives fire chiefs authority to designate fire routes, order sign installation, and enforce compliance. Maximum penalties: $100,000 individual and the current corporate maximum.
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