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A Welland building fined $287,500 in Jan. 2026 for repeated fire code violations led to tenant displacement in 2023.
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.
The penalty followed years of enforcement starting in 2021, including prior fines, as conditions worsened despite repeated warnings.
Inspections revealed damaged fire barriers, non-functional alarms and doors, inadequate lighting, and occupied units without power or water.
The building was closed in September 2023 due to life-threatening risks, displacing tenants who received support from social services.
The case underscores that fire safety is a legal obligation, not optional.
Un edificio de Welland fue multado con $287,500 en enero de 2026 por violaciones repetidas del código de incendios que llevaron al desplazamiento de inquilinos en 2023.