ECAO Fire Alarm & Protection Certification Program

June 18, 2021

The ECAO Fire Alarm & Protection Certification Program meets the requirements of the Ontario Fire Code O. Reg. 213/07. This program is deemed acceptable to the Fire Marshal and satisfies the requirement of Clause C.1.2.1.2. A wallet-sized photo ID and a certificate of completion are issued to every electrician upon successful completion of Level IV. As a requirement of the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office, every electrician certified under the ECAO Fire Alarm & Protection Program must renew their certification every five years.

For the next available Distant Learning course date please contact:

Phyllis Lee

Certi-Fire Administrator

Email: contactus@certifire.org

Tel: (416)-675-3226 ext. 8509

Go HERE for more information

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