NATIONAL
Internet domain issue could affect home security industry
One of the administrative arms of the Internet, ICANN
(International Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is about to
permit companies to register a new kind of Internet address replacing
the standard “.com” with “.[fill in the blank].” These are called
“generic TLDs” for “top level domains.” Examples include .insurance,
.app, .jewelry, .search and .book, among others. Since last summer,
companies have been invited by ICANN to apply for use of TLDs that might
be specific and appropriate for their industries, companies,
organizations, etc. Read full story
Stay on top of green fees for recycling electronics
Many provinces
have individual programs in place for recycling electronics. It is often
called an "Environmental Handling Fee". Quebec is the latest province
to add the fee when purchasing electronics. The items that are covered
by the program vary slightly from province to province, based on what
devices are recycled by the provincial recycling facilities. Read full story
ALBERTA
Fines for false alarms in Edmonton to triple in 2013
Edmonton had more than 1,286 confirmed false fire alarms in 2012, the vast majority in commercial buildings. In an attempt to drive down that number, the city on January 1, 2013 will significantly increase fines for false alarms at commercial buildings. Read full story
St. Albert City Council approves new amendments to alarm systems bylaw. Changes to come into effect January 1, 2013
City Council approved amendments to the Alarm System Bylaw 25/2002 on September 24, 2012. The goal of the approved amendments is to reduce the number of false alarm calls and move towards more of a user-pay service. Read full story
ATLANTIC
Regulating Private Security in Nova Scotia - Update
In January 2007, the Nova Scotia Department of Justice published the Discussion Paper "Regulating Private Security in Nova Scotia" and requested industry stakeholders' input via questionnaire in the creation of new legislation to govern Nova Scotia's Private Security Industry. Questionnaire results were published in April 2007. Read full story
Adoption of the new C22.1-12 - Canadian Electrical Code in Nova Scotia
On May 1, 2012, the 2012 edition of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part 1, was adopted and now requires adherence within Nova Scotia as authorized by the Electrical Installation and Inspection Act and the associated Electrical Code Regulations. Read full story
Changes to the building code for smoke detectors in Nova Scotia
For new constructions, a smoke alarm is now required in each bedroom and each level of a house, as per the National Building Code (NBC) and they must be interconnected and must have battery backup. Read full story
ONTARIO
Requirement to provide alarm company identification number and name at time of dispatch (Dec. 19, 2012)
Effective January 1, 2013, Central Monitoring Stations are required to be registered with Toronto Police Service prior to requesting police response to an alarm signal. Read full story
City of Toronto Fire Chief Issues Clarification on Fire Alarm By-law Change (Feb. 23, 2010)
This briefing note addresses the concerns raised by the media, at the Budget Committee meeting on February 16, 2010, over the proposed change in the False Alarm By-law to allow Fire Services to charge for attendance at all nuisance and malicious false alarms. Read full story
Toronto Alarm Response Rate Increase – UPDATE (Jan. 29, 2010)
As communicated earlier this week, the Canadian Security Association (CANASA) had confirmed that the rates for false dispatches in the City of Toronto will be raised to $130 from $83.50. At that time there was a tentative effective date of February 1, 2010, to the fee increase. Read full story
City of Toronto Alarm Response Rate Increase (Jan. 25, 2010)
The Canadian Security Association has confirmed that the rates for false dispatches in the City of Toronto will be raised to $130 from $83.50 with a tentative effective date of February 1, 2010. Read full story
QUEBEC
Bureau de la sécurité privée – new subcategories in electronic security systems
The Bureau de la sécurité privée has revised the licence which now
allows for new subcategories for the agent license in electronic
security systems. Read full story
Bill 88 (Private Security Act) - Registration for permits starts July 22, 2010
As you may already know, in 1996, the Québec government, through the Department of Public Security, decided to legislate the private security industry in the province of Québec. More than four years after its adoption, Bill 88 (Private Security Act) has now been ratified and will be put in application in its entirety on July 22, 2010, as officially announced in the Gazette officielle du Québec on July 7, 2010. Read full story
Stepping up efforts to ensure the integrity of the private security industry in Quebec
The Bureau de la sécurité privée (BSP) is stepping up its efforts to ensure the integrity and competence of companies and individuals working in the private security sector. The Bureau has added more resources to its inspection department to ensure that all players in the industry hold a proper licence and thus exercise their profession legally. The BSP is also launching a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of asking for a BSP permit to ensure that you are doing business with certified professionals. Read full story
MANITOBA
Low Voltage Permit Guidelines
Clarification of the low voltage permit guidelines and presentation on Combustible Penetration and Plenum Cables. Read full story