Guidelines and cover plan
The first ministerial guidelines on fire safety led to a reform of the field in Quebec in the early 2000s. The Brome-Missisquoi MRC was then one of the first to develop and adopt a Fire Risk Coverage Plan in 2006. A first revised version of this plan was developed and adopted in 2016.
In 2025, new ministerial guidelines were issued by the Ministry of Public Security. In accordance with these new guidelines, the Brome-Missisquoi MRC is currently working on the second revision of its Fire Risk Coverage Plan.
Revised Fire Safety Risk Coverage Plan 2016–2025 (Current Version)
View the current version of the Revised Fire Safety Risk Coverage Plan (2016–2025) here.
Revised Fire Safety Risk Coverage Plan 2025–2034 (Draft Version)
View the draft version of the Revised Fire Safety Risk Coverage Plan 2025–2034 here.
FAQ
Empty fireplace ashes into a metal container with a raised bottom and lid. You can find this type of container at most hardware stores.
Keep the container outside on a noncombustible surface, at least a metre away from any walls.
Wait seven days before emptying the container into your compost bin. Click here for more information.
Carbon monoxide detectors should be installed in any home with an attached garage or a gas or wood-burning appliance.
Water heaters, fireplaces, woodstoves and other fuel-burning appliances can all emit carbon monoxide if they are malfunctioning or not properly maintained.
Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless gas that replaces oxygen in your bloodstream. This can be deadly.
Carbon monoxide detectors typically last seven to ten years, depending on the manufacturer.