Laws, rules and decisions

Important Notice

May 22, 2025

Due to a potential service disruption at Canada Post, mail services may be impacted at our tribunals. In the event of a service disruption, parties are asked to use online options such as e-filing portals where available, or email.

If email or online options are not available, parties may also use courier services to send their documents. If you, or a party, are waiting to receive documents from a tribunal, email or a courier may be used.

If you have any questions, please contact the tribunals.

Learn about the laws and rules that affect the Fire Safety Commission (FSC).

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Legislation

The legislation that applies to the Fire Safety Commission (FSC) is:


Rules of Practice

Rules of practice are rules that govern procedures at the FSC.

Effective October 2, 2017, the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), Animal Care Review Board (ACRB), and the FSC adopted Common Rules of Practice and Procedure.

Effective February 7, 2019, the following changes to the Rules include:


Decisions

Decisions are posted on the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII) website. CanLII is an online platform that offers free public access to tribunal and court decisions.

For process-related information about decisions, including what to do if you disagree with your FSC decision, see Appeals, applications, and the hearing process.