A Brantford business has been fined $4,000 for multiple violations of the Ontario Fire Code following a fire safety inspection conducted by Brantford Fire.
907602 Ontario Inc. and Leonard Black, the owners and operators of The Gentlemen’s Club at 235-239 Market Street, Brantford, Ontario, pleaded guilty to several fire code infractions identified during a joint inspection on January 11, 2024. The violations included:
- Failure to ensure portable fire extinguishers were inspected annually
- Failure to conduct the annual inspection and testing of the fire alarm system
- Failure to complete the semi-annual inspection of the commercial kitchen ventilation and fire suppression system
On January 28, 2025, Leonard Black was fined $4,000 plus court costs, while 907602 Ontario Inc. received a suspended sentence in Provincial Offences Court.
The Brantford Fire Department emphasized the importance of maintaining compliance with the Ontario Fire Code to ensure occupant safety. Fire safety inspections aim to educate property owners and enforce fire prevention regulations outlined in the Ontario Fire Code and the Fire Protection and Prevention Act.
Property and business owners in Brantford are reminded that failure to comply with fire safety regulations can result in significant fines. Those with concerns about fire safety are encouraged to contact the Fire Prevention Division of the Brantford Fire Department at 519-752-0540. Additional fire safety information is available online at www.brantfordfire.ca.
