Item - 2019.TE3.40
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on February 14, 2019 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also By-law 318-2019
TE3.40 - Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 8 York Street, 208 and 218 Queens Quay West
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Designated part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief, and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 8 York Street, 208 and 218 Queens Quay West; and
2. Authorized the Fire Chief, and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Origin
Summary
To obtain Toronto and East York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.
Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-123991.pdf