Retrofit is Legislation contained in the Ontario Fire Code to bring buildings constructed prior to 1975 up to a reasonable level of fire safety. To date, this portion covers assembly occupancies, boarding, lodging and rooming houses, health care facilities, low and hi-rise apartment buildings and homes containing accessory or basement apartments. The Ontario Fire Code clearly states under Part 1 that the Owner is responsible to carry out the provisions of this code. Often on a listing you will read: “Vendor does not warrant retrofit status”. This implies that the seller is aware that work has been done to alter the premises, but has not gone to the municipality to get a retrofit certificate. In all provinces, all accessory apartments must meet fire code regulations, regardless of building status.