Reducing the risk of fire on your farm
Learn about the major causes of farm building fires and what can be done to reduce the risks. This technical information is for Ontario farmers.
ISBN 978-1-4435-5601-9 Print
Executive summary
Barn fires are a major concern for Ontario farmers. Along with the sizeable financial loss, farm operation losses include equipment, livestock, business interruption, loss of production and extreme stress on the farm family.
Written for the farm community, Publication 837 examines the major causes of farm building fires and what can be done to reduce the risks.
In the event that a fire does occur, strategies are discussed, using best management practices and code requirements, to reduce the impact of fire on the property and business.
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