False Fire Alarm Information

False alarms are classed as either nuisance or malicious.

A nuisance false alarm is the activation of a fire alarm system through a mechanical failure, equipment malfunction or improper maintenance or installation of the alarm system, but does not include the activation of a fire alarm system where the activation occurred as a result of accidental damage to the system.

A malicious false alarm is the negligent or intentional misuse of a fire alarm system resulting in an activation of the system, but does not include the activation of a fire alarm system under circumstances that would have caused a reasonable person to believe that a fire related emergency was in progress or in circumstances where the owner has notified the Fire Department in advance of work being done on the fire alarm system that could cause a false fire alarm.

The Muskoka Lakes Fire Department issue fees set out in Schedule C of By-law #2023-109, this is the rate of $570.50 per apparatus per hour.