Nanaimo By-law 7108, s. 28(5) — Fire Protection and Life Safety Regulation Bylaw

When a Fire Alarm System has been activated and the owner or occupier of the Premises at which the Fire Alarm System has been activated or that person’s Contact Person cannot be reached or is unable to attend the Premises, the Fire Rescue Department will forcibly enter the Building at which the Fire Alarm System is activated to suppress a fire, or determine the cause of the alarm. The Fire Rescue Department will secure the Building or provide 24-hour security until the Building can be secured. The owner or occupier will be charged the fee for the cost of security or securing the Premises as prescribed in the Fees and Charges Bylaw (7108.03)