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 just ensure all of your equipment is up to date and functioning properly. It will also identify potential fire risks and make sure there is a viable exit strategy for emergencies. Fire inspections should be conducted annually, but they can be conducted more frequently depending on your needs and regulations.
Strata Fire Inspections
Fire inspections can only be performed by certified experts like those at West Coast Fire Protection. When we conduct a strata fire inspection, our number one priority is to ensure the safety of every resident. We perform a thorough inspection of your entire fire protection system to make sure it was installed properly, and that there has been no damage or alterations that will prevent it from keeping you safe. We check the following items when conducting a fire inspection:
- Fire Alarms: Check that each alarm works, responds to signs of fire, and contacts the local fire department.
- Sprinklers: Look for signs of wear on sprinkler fittings and piping system.
- Fire Extinguishers: Make sure each extinguisher is within the expiration date and remains accessible. Also offer hands-on training for proper use of extinguishers.
- Emergency Lighting: Check that lights turn on with power loss and that the battery shows no signs of corrosion.
- Backflow Preventers: Test pressure in the water system to check for possible contaminants that reduce pressure.
- Private Fire Hydrants: Ensure it’s working properly and provide full tear down service.
After completing our inspections, we always provide a detailed report outlining any deficiencies in your system, with a list of recommendations and options for repair.
Stay Safe — Book an Inspection
West Coast Fire Protection is the leading provider of fire protection on the West Coast. Contact us or call us at (604) 467-0425. We also provide installation and maintenance services for any problems that need solving.