Serving Markham Town Centre, Unionville, Buttonville, Cornell and the Highway 7 Technology Corridor — coordinated with Markham Fire and Emergency Services.
Sessi Fire Protection delivers NFPA-compliant fire systems across Markham’s technology campuses, heritage village districts, and residential high-rises — with full York Region permit handling and Markham Fire coordination.
Ontario Fire Code: O. Reg. 213/07 — Sprinklers required for buildings over 6 floors or 600 m² (mixed use)
Zoning By-law: City of Markham Zoning By-law 177-96 — Compliance review triggered by change of occupancy or renovations exceeding 50% of building value
York Region and Markham Fire conduct targeted compliance inspections for older office buildings along the Highway 7 Technology Corridor.
CMHC Apartment Improvement Program (MRAP)
Up to $25,000 in Grants Available — Markham
Eligible multi-unit residential buildings in Markham may qualify for up to $25,000 per building through the CMHC MRAP program for fire protection improvements.
Unionville heritage district fire system experience
York Region permit submission track record
Coordination with Markham Fire and Emergency Services
Why Choose SESSI in Markham
Our team understands Markham’s unique mix of cutting-edge tech facilities and heritage-sensitive zones in Unionville. We deliver compliant fire protection with minimal disruption to occupied properties.
Fire Protection FAQ — Markham
Data centres along Highway 7 typically require clean-agent systems (FM-200 or similar) designed to NFPA 2001, paired with addressable detection and early-warning smoke detection. We design and certify these systems to meet both York Region and Markham Fire requirements.
Heritage-designated buildings in Unionville require fire protection solutions that minimise visual impact. We route concealed piping, use period-appropriate finishes where required, and coordinate with Markham Heritage staff to satisfy both fire code and heritage designation conditions.
Yes. Qualifying residential buildings in Markham can access up to $25,000 per building through the CMHC MRAP program. We assess eligibility as part of your free site review.
Commercial buildings in Markham requiring fire alarm systems must meet CAN/ULC-S524 for design and installation, with ULC-S561 monitoring connected to Markham Fire and Emergency Services dispatch.
York Region permit timelines typically run 4–8 weeks for standard commercial projects. Heritage building submissions may take longer. Our team pre-screens drawings and maintains active relationships with Markham Building Services to avoid unnecessary delays.
