Fire Safety Tips

Section 2.6 Ontario Fire Code

The above section of the fire code deals with the maintenance of chimneys, flues, and flue pipes. Essentially the requirements state that chimneys be cleaned regularly and maintained in good working order. When cleaning your chimney, do not forget to clean out any horizontal smoke pipes. They are particularly prone to creosote and soot buildup which can cause dangerous chimney fires or carbon monoxide emissions.

The Most Common Causes of Home Fires

   Cooking - Oil and grease cause the greatest major causes of fires and fastest spreading of any kind of fire.
   Kitchen - Do not leave cooking unattended. Do not wear loose clothing with long sleeves.
   Wood Stove - Have your wood stove installed by a qualified installer. Clean chimney, flues and pipes regularly.
   Living Room - Screen fire places. Check for embers or fallen cigarettes where smokers have been.
   Bedroom - Never smoke in the bedroom.
   Basement/Attic - Remove combustibles. Clean your furnace, chimney and flue connections as required.
   Garage/Workshop - Properly cover flammable materials and keep clear of ignition sources. Keep your shop
                                     free of papers, wood shavings and oil rags as these are combustible.

Township of McKellar Municipal Office
PO Box 69, 701 Highway 124
McKellar, Ontario P0G 1C0
Phone: (705) 389-2842 Fax: (705) 389-1244
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

The information on this web site is provided as a public service. Although we endeavor to ensure that the information is as current and accurate as possible, errors do occasionally occur. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information. Readers should verify the information before acting on it. The Township of McKellar does not accept any legal responsibility for the contents of this web site or for any consequences, including direct or indirect liability, arising from its use.