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2026 Ontario Fire Code changes for medical laboratories

Are You Ready for the 2026 Ontario Fire Code Changes?

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LRI Engineering Can Help You Comply—Safely and Cost-Effectively Effective January 1, 2026, medical laboratories across Ontario, including hospital pathology labs must comply with new Ontario Fire Code (OFC) requirements for the storage of flammable and combustible liquids used in specimen preservation. What’s Changing? Under OFC Sentence 5.5.5.2.(3), labs must ensure that specimen containers: Are properly sized, […]

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Upcoming Fire Code Changes for Ontario Medical Laboratories

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What You Need to Know Medical laboratories across Ontario—including hospital-based pathology labs—will soon be subject to new fire safety requirements under the Ontario Fire Code (OFC). These changes, effective January 1, 2026, are designed to enhance safety in facilities that store flammable or combustible liquids used for preserving biological specimens. The requirements of the OFC are

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The “Wild, Wild West” – Challenging Time for Lithium-Ion Batteries

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A Fragmented Landscape: Who’s Accountable? Lithium-ion batteries have rapidly become the cornerstone of modern life. From smartphones and laptops to power tools, e-bikes, and electric vehicles, their widespread adoption is transforming how we live, work, and travel. Their efficiency, portability, and energy density are undeniable advantages. Yet, with these benefits comes a growing and often

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