ByLaws Flashcards
Every municipality shall formulate an Emergency Plan under what act?
• Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act RSO 1990
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)
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
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
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
What are the five components of the Brampton emergency management program committee (also called IMS management functions)?
- Operations
- Planning
- Logistics
- Finance
- Communications
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
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)
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
What is the BEMO role?
- Monitor
- Collect and disseminate info about the incident
- Notify and activating the Municipal Emergency Control Group
What is the key benefit for the city of Brampton by following the provincial IMS?
• It allows for interoperability in cross jurisdictional events
Who shall ensure a Carbon Monoxide alram is installed and maintained?
• Owner
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
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.
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
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.
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;
Under which Act is a contravention of the CO alarm By-law enforced?
• The Provincial Offences Act
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.
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
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
What are the periods in which an owner has to notify the FD with results from the Annual test?
• 30 days
When do they have to notify the Fire Department regarding deficiencies of the fire Alarm system?
• 30 days
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
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