The City of Toronto and a construction contractor are facing Ontario Fire Code charges for allegedly blocking exit doors from Union Station a week before Christmas last year.

According to a news release from the City of Toronto, on or about Dec. 17, three of four exit doors were blocked from the busy rail hub in downtown Toronto.

Toronto Fire inspectors investigated, and with the aid of outside legal counsel laid a charge under Article 2.7.1.7 (1) of the Ontario Fire Code: “Means of egress shall be maintained in good repairs and free of obstruction.”

Penalties for that violation can run up to $50,000 and/or one year in jail for individuals, and as high as $100,000 for a corporation.

Charged are the City of Toronto, and Bondfield Construction Company Limited.

David Nickle is a reporter and columnist for Metroland Media Toronto, who specializes in municipal politics. He is also an author of speculative fiction. His most recent book is VOLK: A Novel of Radiant Abomination. Email: dnickle@toronto.com

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