Dive Summary:
- Canadian based, Calgary Metal Recycling and its owner, Ogden Holdings were charged with 17 counts of violating local fire and safety codes
- Each count is punishable by a fine of up to $15,000
- Charges are for violations such as not ensuring correct height of storage piles, failing to provide an access route for firefighters, and failing to clear space between buildings in the facility
- The fire started on April 26 and was not fully extinguished until May 10th. It is believed that spontaneous combustion of materials started the blaze.
From the article:
A metal recycling plant is facing multiple charges following a massive scrap heap fire that smoldered for two weeks.
Calgary Metal Recycling, and its owner Ogden Holdings Inc., are charged with 17 counts under provincial fire and safety codes acts.
Charges include failing to clear space between storage piles and buildings, and provide an access route for firefighters, as well as failing to ensure storage pile heights and size conform with safety codes.
The maximum fine for each count is $15,000.
A court date is set for Sept. 5.
“They are a bit unusual and serious,” said Ed Kujat, fire inspection co-ordinator for the Calgary Fire Department. Charges were laid by the fire department under the Provincial Safety Codes Act.
