| HISTORY/BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH: | Dates of founding and/or dissolution:
The Fire Prevention Council was formed under the terms of the Fire Prevention Act, 1982 c. F-10.1. The first Council was appointed in 1983. The Council was dissolved effective March 31, 1994 by the proclamation of section 71(1) of the Safety Codes Act (S.A. 1991 c. S-0.5), which repealed the Fire Prevention Act.
Functional responsibility:
The Fire Prevention Council was responsible for
- advising the Minister of Labour on administering the Fire Prevention Act and the creation of regulations under the act,
- hearing appeals to orders of the fire commissioner, according to section 14 of the act, and
- any other matters assigned to the Council by the Minister.
Predecessor and successor bodies:
The functions of the Council were transferred to the Safety Codes Council in 1994.
Administrative relationships:
The Fire Prevention Council reported to the Minister of Labour.
Administrative structure:
The Council consisted of members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, who designated one member as Chairman.
Names of chief officers:
Chairmen of the Fire Prevention Council:
James R. Morrison (1985-1987)
Harry Dowhan (1987-1994)
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