Fees and Inspections

Haldimand County Fire Services conducts fire safety inspections routinely, by request and by complaint. We also handle fire safety approvals and permit-related activities.

Inspections

Our Fire Prevention Officers conduct regular fire safety inspections of all types of occupancies as deemed by the Ontario Building Code. These inspections are carried out under the provisions of the Ontario Fire Code/Fire Protection and Prevention Act.

Request an inspection

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. Fees may apply depending on the type of inspection you request.

Request an inspection

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, contact us below or call 905-318-5932.

Request a complaint inspection

Fees

Emergency Services fees are set by the County's User Fees and Service Charges By-law. View current fees below.

Schedule L: Emergency Services

Letters and reports

Emergency services letters and reports user fees
Description	2024 fee
Copy of fire inspection report/compliance letter	$75.50
Copy of fire response incident report	$75.50
Ambulance call report	$75.50
Property file search	$75.50
Liquor licence fire inspection letter	$75.50

Special events

Special event fees
Description	2024 fee
Ambulance crew paid duty at special events - ambulance and 2 paramedics (per hour)	$193.00
Ambulance crew paid duty at special events - ambulance and 1 paramedic (per hour)	$110.00

Fire vehicle emergency response

Prices are subject to change as rates are based on those set by the Ministry of Transportation.

Fire vehicle response user fees
Description	2024 fee
Automatic aid agreement response fees - first hour (per vehicle) Minimum charge.	$543.03
Automatic aid agreement response fees - each additional 1/2 hour (per vehicle)	$271.52
Preventable false alarm response - 3rd and subsequent offences (flat fee)	$543.03
False alarm response due to failure to notify (flat fee)	$543.03
Standby charges - first hour (per vehicle) Minimum charge.	$543.03
Standby charges - each additional 1/2 hour (per vehicle)	$271.52
Motor vehicle accident response - first hour (per vehicle, maximum of 3 vehicles). Minimum charge	$543.03
Motor vehicle accident response - each additional 1/2 hour (per vehicle)	$271.52
Motor vehicle fire response - first hour (per vehicle, maximum of 2 vehicles). Minimum charge	$543.03
Motor vehicle fire response - each additional 1/2 hour (per vehicle)	$271.52
MTO billing for vehicle accidents and fires on provincial highways - first hour (per vehicle, maximum of 3 vehicles). Minimum charge	$543.03
MTO billing for vehicle accidents and fires on provincial highways - each additional 1/2 hour (per vehicle)	$271.52
Fire department response to a hazardous materials incident - first hour (per vehicle, maximum 3 vehicles). Minimum charge	$543.03
Fire department response to a hazardous materials incident - each additional 1/2 hour (per vehicle)	$271.52
Fire department response to a natural gas incident - first hour (per vehicle, maximum of 3 vehicles). Minimum charge	$543.03
Fire department response to a natural gas incident - each additional 1/2 hour (per vehicle)	$271.52
Fire department response to open-air fire burning by-law complaints - first hour (per vehicle, no vehicle maximum). Minimum charge	$543.03
Fire department response to open-air fire burning by-law complaints - each additional 1/2 hour (per vehicle)	$271.52
Illicit drug labs and/or marijuana grow operations - minimum charge	$543.03
Illicit drug labs and/or marijuana grow operations - each additional hour (per vehicle)	$271.52
Hazardous materials spill - minimum charge	$543.03
Hazardous materials spill - each additional 1/2 hour (per vehicle)	$271.52

Administration

Emergency services administration fees
Description	2024 fee
Additional fire department expenses	Actual cost
Open-air fire burn permits	$28.50
Review of Level 1 propane storage risk safety management plan	$277.00
Review of Level 2 propane storage risk safety management plan	$552.00
Fire extinguisher training - group session (up to 20 people)	$183.00
Fire extinguisher training - additional cost per person	$12.00
Smoke alarm recovery cost	$24.50
Carbon monoxide alarm recovery cost	$48.50

Fire code inspections

Fire code inspection fees
Description	2024 fee
Residential - single-family dwelling (upon request). One-hour minimum	$75.50
Residential - two-family dwelling (upon request). One-hour minimum	$75.50
Residential - multiple-family dwelling of more than two units (upon request). One-hour minimum	$75.50
Commercial, industrial and institutional occupancies - less than 5,000 sq ft (upon request). One-hour minimum	$75.50
Commercial, industrial and institutional occupancies - greater than 5,000 sq ft (upon request). One-hour minimum	$75.50
Hotels and motels (upon request). One-hour minimum	$75.50
Licensed day care centres (upon request). One-hour minimum	$75.50
Private home daycare centres (upon request). One-hour minimum	$75.50
Foster care and group home (upon request). One-hour minimum	$75.50
Demolition permit approval (upon request)	$75.50
Fireworks application approval (upon request)	$75.50
Licensed marijuana grow operations inspection - one-hour minimum	$75.50
Care occupancy inspections and monitored fire drills (to meet provincial requirements). One-hour minimum	$75.50
Follow-up fire safety inspection to verify compliance with an inspection order issued as a result of fire code violations - one-hour minimum	$75.50

Emergency Services
11 Thorburn Street South
Cayuga, ON, N0A 1E0

Email Emergency Services
Phone: 905-318-5932

In case of emergency, call 911

Non-emergency OPP phone: 1-888-310-1122

Fire Services
11 Thorburn Street South
Cayuga, ON, N0A 1E0

Email Fire Services
Phone: 905-318-5932
Fax: 289-674-0396

In case of emergency, call 911

Non-emergency OPP phone: 1-888-310-1122

Fees and Inspections

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