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Why Does Your Building's Garage Door Sound Like a Wind Tunnel in Winter? The Stack Effect, Explained
That wind tunnel feeling around your condo garage may be linked to stack effect. Learn why pressure differences occur in high rise buildings and what they mean for comfort and fire safety.
City Sites Property Management
Apr 293 min read
Firewatch, Fire Department Notification, and Fines: What Your Board Must Do When the Fire Alarm Goes Down
When a condo fire alarm is impaired, boards need to follow the approved impairment procedure and applicable Fire Code requirements. Here is what boards should know about firewatch, notifications, and planning.
City Sites Property Management
Mar 113 min read
2026 Ontario Fire Code Update: The Complete Checklist for Condo Boards
Ontario condo boards need to understand which 2026 Fire Code changes apply to their buildings. This checklist covers CO alarms, fire alarm testing, integrated systems, smoke control, exit doors, and records.
City Sites Property Management
Feb 183 min read
Is Your Fire Alarm Contractor Actually Following the 2026 Ontario Fire Code? 5 Questions to Ask Today
Condo boards can use five practical questions to check whether their fire alarm contractor is meeting current Ontario Fire Code requirements and providing the right documentation.
City Sites Property Management
Jan 213 min read
A Condo Board’s Guide to Fire Panel Repair and Replacement
When a fire alarm panel starts aging, condo boards need to weigh repair, replacement and hybrid options based on the system’s condition, support and remaining useful life.
City Sites Property Management
Jan 143 min read
New to the Condo Board? The 5 Fire Code Compliance Items That Could Expose You Personally in 2026
New condo board directors have real fire safety responsibilities. Here are five 2026 Ontario Fire Code areas boards should understand and keep properly documented.
City Sites Property Management
Jan 44 min read
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