Fire is one of the greatest threats to a structure, with figures from 2014 showing over 17,500 incidents in that year across Canada. Anyone who visits a particular location needs to pay close attention to fire risks and make sure that they do their part to avoid any incident. Having said that, the building or business manager is ultimately responsible… Continue reading Who Is Responsible for Fire Safety in the Workplace?
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What does a fire inspector look for?
Fire Inspection Guidelines Find out what your responsibilities are and be prepared for your next fire inspection. Regularly scheduled inspections by Fire Prevention staff and Fire Suppression members ensure that commercial, industrial, public assembly buildings, and residential occupancies are compliant with the BC Fire Code. During these inspections, buildings are checked for: the condition of the fire… Continue reading What does a fire inspector look for?
Do fire extinguishers expire Canada?
Fire extinguishers should be easily reached. Everyone on board should know where they are and how to use them. There are several different types of fire extinguishers for use in extinguishing different types of fires. These are shown in the table below. All extinguishers should be visually inspected each month, and serviced once a year.… Continue reading Do fire extinguishers expire Canada?
How Often Do Fire Extinguishers Need To Be Inspected?
Knowing how often a fire extinguisher should be inspected will assist you ensure that in the case of a fire, your fire extinguisher will be in good operating order. We at West Coast Fire Protection know how critical it is to have your fire extinguishers examined and maintained on a regular basis. As a result,… Continue reading How Often Do Fire Extinguishers Need To Be Inspected?
How to Conduct Company Fire Inspections
In an emergency, you need to make sure there is a plan of action in place for your staff to follow. Performing company fire inspections at your workplace will ensure all safety equipment is up to date and that staff are informed of emergency procedures. Additionally, routine inspections can detect and mitigate risk factors to prevent fires… Continue reading How to Conduct Company Fire Inspections
Why Is Sprinkler Monitoring Important
Sprinkler monitoring is important when you have a fire sprinkler system. It ensures that your sprinklers are working all the time. Fire sprinklers are your first line of defence against a destructive fire. Knowing that they will work properly if they ever need to is reassuring for property owners and managers. Electronic monitoring systems for sprinklers… Continue reading Why Is Sprinkler Monitoring Important
How do you test a fire alarm?
Fire alarm systems save property. More importantly, they save lives. It’s why you find them in businesses, schools, hospitals and many other places where people are present. However, these systems must be inspected and tested regularly in accordance with Canadian Fire Alarm Code and Standards to ensure that they are fully operational. As a property owner or… Continue reading How do you test a fire alarm?
What to Include in a Fire Safety Plan for Your Manufacturing Plant
Fire safety plans are essential for any building and any company. However, they are doubly important for a manufacturing plant, where there are oftentimes many employees working at the same time, as well as highly valuable manufacturing equipment that needs to be protected from fires. Here’s a quick guide on what you should be including in your… Continue reading What to Include in a Fire Safety Plan for Your Manufacturing Plant
How to Plan, Execute, and Document Your Annual Fire Drills
Planning and practicing fire drills helps keep people safe. Depending on the building you run and what it’s used for, you may need to conduct fire drills annually, if not more often. During these drills, you’ll be tested on your ability to properly plan, execute, and document an emergency evacuation. The following instructions will help you properly prepare… Continue reading How to Plan, Execute, and Document Your Annual Fire Drills
Fire Inspection for Stratas in BC
Like all residential buildings, it is crucial for stratas to make sure their fire safety systems are up to date. Getting a regular strata fire inspection is the most important part of ensuring your safety system will work properly in case of an emergency. Hiring certified professionals to perform a fire inspection will do more than… Continue reading Fire Inspection for Stratas in BC