The City of Burlington's fire prevention division conducts routine fire safety inspections as well as by request or complaint. We also handle fire safety approvals and permit-related activities.
Learn more about the different types of fire safety inspections we conduct.
Inspections by request
You can request a fire safety inspection if you are a property owner or tenant to make sure you are complying with the Ontario Fire Code.
You can request several types of inspections, including:
- Day care approval inspections
- Fire safety plan approvals
- Liquor licence approval inspections
- Open-air burn permit approval inspections
- Sale of property inspections
Fees may apply depending on the type of inspection you request.
Routine inspections
We conduct annual routine building inspections based on community risk. For more information about routine inspections in Burlington, please email us at firedepartment@burlington.ca or call us at 905-637-8207, ext. 6236.
Complaint inspections
If you suspect a fire hazard, you can submit a complaint and we will conduct an inspection. To submit a complaint or concern related to the safety of a specific property, please email us at firedepartment@burlington.ca or call us at 905-637-8207, ext. 6236.