Fire Prevention Act Discussion Paper - Review of the Fire Prevention Act and Consideration of Building Standards Framework
Summary
The purpose of this paper is to:
1. Identify considerations for specific amendments to the FPA and its Regulations.
a. Plan Review Function;
i. Create an authoritative process for the review of plans and specifications at the Plan Review stage, before construction on a project can begin;
ii. Appeals Process;
b. Existing Buildings
2. Describe the current GNWT regulatory structure for authorities having jurisdiction to guide discussions on what system of building compliance is best suited for the NWT.
a. Future consideration of adopting Building Standards Framework