Fire Safety Requirements When Short - Term Rentals Allowed

The Ontario Fire Code requires the building "owner" to be responsible for fire safety, including preparing and implementing a fire safety plan for the building. This plan must be approved by the Chief Fire Marshall and include emergency procedures, supervisory staff, training, fire drills, and testing of fire safety systems. Short-term rentals in residential high-rise buildings are considered hotels, and therefore, require additional fire safety requirements to ensure all occupants are aware of emergency procedures. Condo corporations permitting short-term rentals must comply with the Ontario Fire Code, and failure to do so may result in penalties for the corporation and its directors.