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Understanding the Ontario Fire Code 2026 Changes: What Property Managers Need to Know
The Ontario Fire Code (OFC) establishes minimum requirements for the operation, maintenance, inspection, and testing of fire and life safety systems in buildings across Ontario. These requirements exist to protect occupants, first responders, and property assets by ensuring that critical safety systems function as intended during an emergency.
Fire Warden Training in High-Rise Residential Buildings: Essential for Safety in Ontario
Fire safety in high-rise residential buildings is a shared responsibility. While fire alarms, sprinklers, and other systems are crucial, trained fire wardens are also vital in ensuring
Trace Consulting Group at the 2025 Condo Conference
Trace Consulting Group (TCG) was proud to attend the 2025 Condo Conference, one of the premier events for condominium professionals across Ontario. The conference brought
Bridging the Gap: How Boards and Professional Advisors Can Work Smarter Together
By Sam Soltani, P.Eng., Founder & President– TCG/TFG/TMG For the past seventeen years, I’ve been deeply engaged in the condominium industry as an engineer, director,
Fire Damper Inspection in High-Rise Residential Buildings: A Crucial Step for Safety in Ontario
Fire safety is a paramount concern in high-rise residential buildings. Ontario has strict building codes and regulations in place to ensure the safety of occupants
Trace Consulting Group Earns 2025 Great Place To Work Certification
Trace Consulting Group is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for 2025. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees
Real Condo Life Stories We Hear When Something Doesn’t Sound or Smell Right
It usually starts with a quiet complaint. “There’s this humming sound in my bedroom at night. I can’t figure out where it’s coming from.”
Greenhouse Gases
The City of Toronto is embarking on a massive GHG (greenhouse gas) emission reduction campaign with a focus on building retrofits. Toronto aims to
Large Business Owner – Energy & Water Reporting & Benchmarking (EWRB)
What is EWRB? Energy and Water Reporting and Benchmarking (EWRB) is a program initiated by the Ministry of Energy to collect data on buildings with regard to
Fire Alarm Audibility in Existing MURBs: What is Required and What is Just Smart Practice
Fire alarms save lives. But in many older multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs), owners and managers are not sure if their systems meet today’s standards. The big
Why High-Rise Buildings With Little To No Budget Should Still Invest In Green Energy
Addressing energy consumption initiatives in high-rise buildings can be difficult with no budget. As cities continue to grow and urbanization increases, high rise buildings have
Electric Load Monitoring
Building Owners and Property Managers often consider expanding or renovating their existing buildings for various reasons. Load monitoring may be required to monitor energy usage.
Security Electromagnetic Locks
Often, Building Owners and Property Managers consider adding electromagnetic locks on the doors located at the ground and parking levels to provide additional security in
Understanding the Removal of Fire Hose Cabinets in Ontario High-Rise Buildings
In recent years, the conversation around fire safety in high-rise buildings has evolved significantly. One noteworthy development is the regulatory shift allowing the removal of
Elevator Emergency Power
Ensuring elevator safety in high-rise buildings is crucial, the first step to this is understanding emergency power distribution. It’s important for building owners and property
Emergency Lighting Systems
Buildings require emergency lighting systems to be provided to enable normal activities to continue in the event of failure of the normal power supply. The
Ensure Smoke Control Systems Are Working Properly
A recent fire in a high-rise residential building in Toronto resulted in one death and left many other residents to suffer the effects of smoke
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A recent fire in a high-rise residential building in Toronto resulted in one death and left many other residents to suffer the effects of smoke