2026年1月,因一再违反《防火法》,导致2023年房客流离失所,一个Welland大楼因违反《防火法》而罚款287 500美元。 A Welland building fined $287,500 in Jan. 2026 for repeated fire code violations led to tenant displacement in 2023.

2026年1月，韦兰一栋位于赫勒姆斯大道52号和147分区街的住宅楼因其企业所有者和董事被判多项严重消防法规违规而被罚款287,500美元。 A Welland residential building at 52 Hellems Ave. and 147 Division St. was fined $287,500 in January 2026 after its corporate owner and director were found guilty of multiple serious fire code violations. 自2021年起,由于尽管一再发出警告,条件恶化,处罚是在强制执行多年之后作出的,包括先前的罚款。 The penalty followed years of enforcement starting in 2021, including prior fines, as conditions worsened despite repeated warnings. 检查发现有损坏的防火屏障、失灵警报器和门、照明不足以及没有电或水的被占领单位。 Inspections revealed damaged fire barriers, non-functional alarms and doors, inadequate lighting, and occupied units without power or water. 由于危及生命的风险,大楼于2023年9月关闭,使接受社会服务支助的租户流离失所。 The building was closed in September 2023 due to life-threatening risks, displacing tenants who received support from social services. 该案强调,消防安全是一项法律义务,不是可选择的。 The case underscores that fire safety is a legal obligation, not optional.