FIRE SAFETY PLAN
FOR
Building
Name
Address
Produced By:
Telephone:
Name
Address
(250) 000-0000
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BUILDING EMERGENCY CONTACT NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS
(Minimum Three Local Emergency Contacts Required)
NAME:
John Doe
PHONE NUMBER: 250 (000-0000)
CELL PHONE NUMBER: 250 (000-0000)
NAME:
John Doe
PHONE NUMBER: 250 (000-0000)
CELL PHONE NUMBER: 250 (000-0000)
NAME:
John Doe
PHONE NUMBER: 250 (000-0000)
CELL PHONE NUMBER: 250 (000-0000)
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EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL PHONE NUMBERS
Fire Department .................................................................................................. 911
Police Department .............................................................................................. 911
Ambulance .......................................................................................................... 911
Nanaimo Fire Department Non Emergency ................................... (250) 753-7311
Nanaimo RCMP Non-Emergency .................................................... (250) 754-2345
Fire Alarm Service .....................Name of Company ........................ (250) 000-000
Sprinkler Service ........................Name of Company ........................ (250) 000-000
Fire Extinguisher Service ..........Name of Company ........................ (250) 000-000
Emergency Lighting Service… Name of Company ......................... (250) 000-000
Fire Alarm Monitoring ................Name of Company ........................ (250) 000-000
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Fire Department Review Letter
TITLE PAGE
BUILDING EMERGENCY CONTACT NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS
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EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL PHONE NUMBERS
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EMERGENCY PLANNING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. DEFINITIONS
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2. OBJECTIVES OF THE FIRE SAFETY PLAN
EMERGENCY EVACUATION CONCEPT
EVACATION SEQUENCE
EXCERPTS FROM 2006 BC FIRE CODE 2.8.1
EXCERPT FROM CITY OF NANAIMO BYLAW NO. 7108
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3. FIRE SAFETY PERSONNEL & DUTIES
APPOINTMENT OF FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
GENERAL DUTIES OF FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR DUTIES DURING AN EMERGENCY
EVACUATION
APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
DUTIES OF THE DEPUTY FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
FLOOR WARDENS
APPOINTMENT OF FLOOR WARDENS
GENERAL DUTIES OF FLOOR WARDENS
FLOOR WARDEN DUTIES DURING AN EMERGENCY EVACUATION
ASSISTANT FLOOR WARDENS
FIRE DRILL PROCEDURE
FIRE DRILL INCIDENT / ACTIVITY REPORT
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4. OCCUPANT FIRE PREVENTION, PREPAREDNESS AND CONTROL
FIRE PREVENTION
FIRE PREPAREDNESS
FIRE EVACUATION
INSTRUCTIONS TO OCCUPANTS
EVACUATION PROCEDURES FOR PEOPLE WITH
PHYSICAL DISIBILITIES
THE ABCD's OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
OPERATION OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
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5. BUILDING DESCRIPTION & SAFETY FEATURES
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & OCCUPANCY
AREAS OF USAGE
EXIT SYSTEMS
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
HEATING, VENTILATING & AIR CONDITIONING
FIRE DOORS
FIRE DAMPERS & FIRE STOP FLAPS
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
ELEVATORS
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
WATER SHUT-OFFS
ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS
FIRE HYDRANT LOCATION
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS
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6. FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT SERVICING
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
MEANS OF EGRESS
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS TO BUILDINGS
FIRE DAMPERS AND FIRE STOP FLAPS
HEATING, VENTILATING & AIR CONDITIONING
EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEMS (Generators)
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APPENDIX A - Fire Alarm Panel Operation
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APPENDIX B – Floor Plans
SITE PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
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SAMPLE EVACUATION PLAN
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1. DEFINITIONS AND FIRE PROTECTION TERMS
ACCESS TO EXIT: Means that part of a means of egress within a floor area that provides access to an
exit serving the floor area.
ALARM SIGNAL: Means an audible signal transmitted throughout a zone or zones or throughout a
building to advise occupants that a fire emergency exists.
ALERT SIGNAL: Means an audible signal to advise designated persons of a fire emergency.
APPROVED: Means approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
AREA OF REFUGE: Means a space that facilitates a safe delay in egress, is sufficiently protected from
fire conditions developing in the floor area, and provides direct access to an exit or fire fighters' elevator.
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION: Means the fire commissioner, inspectors and local assistants to
the fire commissioner.
BUILDING: Means any structure used or intended for supporting, or sheltering any use or occupancy.
BUILDING HEIGHT: Means the overall height of a building from the first storey to the roof.
CLASS "A" FIRE: Means a fire involving combustible materials such as wood, cloth or paper.
CLASS "B" FIRE: Means a fire involving a flammable liquid or combustible liquid, fat or grease.
CLASS "C" FIRE: Means a fire involving energized electrical equipment.
CLASS "D" FIRE: Means a fire involving a combustible metal.
CLASS "K" FIRE: Means a fire involving fryers and cooking appliances that involve combustible cooking
media, vegetable or animal oils and fat.
CLOSURE: Means a device or assembly for closing an opening through a fire separation or an exterior
wall, such as a door, shutter, wired glass or glass block, and includes all components such as hardware,
closing devices, frames and anchors.
COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION: Means that type of construction that does not meet the requirements
for noncombustible construction.
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID: Means a liquid having a flash point at or above 37.8 degrees Celsius and below
93.3 degrees Celsius.
DEPUTY FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR (DFSD): The person designated to assist the FSD or fulfill his/her
duties in his/her absence.
ELECTRICAL SERVICE ROOM: Means a room or space provided in a building to accommodate building
electrical service equipment and constructed in accordance with the British Columbia Building Code.
EXIT: Means that part of a means of egress, including doorways, that leads from the floor area it serves,
to a separate building, an open public thoroughfare, or an exterior open space protected from fire
exposure from the building and having access to an open public thoroughfare.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM: Means a device or combination of devices designed to warn occupants of a
building of a fire.
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FIRE CHIEF: Means the person appointed by the Council as officer in charge of the Fire Department and
includes Deputy Fire Chiefs and the Assistant Chief, Fire Prevention.
FIRE COMMISSIONER: Means the person appointed as Fire Commissioner pursuant to the Fire
Services Act of British Columbia.
FIRE DAMPER: Means a closure which consists of a damper installed in an air distribution system or a
wall or floor assembly, which is normally held open but designed to close automatically in the event of a
fire in order to maintain the integrity of a fire separation.
FIRE DETECTOR: Means a device which detects a fire condition and automatically initiates an electrical
signal to actuate an alert signal or an alarm signal and includes heat detectors and smoke detectors.
FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR: Means the person designated by the Building Management to implement and
maintain the Fire Safety Plan.
FIRE SEPARATION: Means a construction assembly that acts as a barrier against the spread of fire.
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM: Means a device or combination of devices designed to extinguish or
support extinguishment of fire.
FIRE WATCH: Means a procedure where a person is responsible to patrol a building or site and to sound
an alarm in case of fire, or conduct such duties as required by the Fire Chief.
FIREWALL: Means a type of fire separation of noncombustible construction which subdivides a building
or separates adjoining buildings to resist the spread of fire and which has a fire resistance rating as
prescribed in the B.C. Building Code and has structural stability to remain intact under fire conditions for
the required fire-rated time.
FLAMMABLE LIQUID: Means a liquid having a flash point below 37.8 degrees Celsius and a vapor
pressure not more than 275.8 KPa (absolute) at 37.8 degrees Celsius
FLASH POINT: Means the minimum temperature at which a liquid within a container gives off vapor in
sufficient concentration to form an ignitable mixture with air near the surface of the liquid.
FLOOR AREA: Means the space on any storey of a building between exterior walls and required
firewalls, including the space occupied by interior walls and partitions, but not including exits, vertical
service spaces, and their enclosing assemblies.
FLOOR OF ACTIVATION: Means the floor from which the fire alarm system was activated.
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL: Means a product, substance or organism that are designated as dangerous in
the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (Canada), but shall not include a quantity of such product,
substance or organism that if accidentally spilled is insufficient to cause danger to lives or the
environment.
INSPECTOR: Means an inspector with the Office of the Fire Commissioner and Local Fire Department
MAJOR OCCUPANCY: means the principal occupancy for which a building or part thereof is used or
intended to be used, and shall be deemed to include the subsidiary occupancies that are an integral part of
the principal occupancy. The major occupancy classifications used in this Code are as follows:
A1
A2
A3
A4
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Assembly
Assembly
Assembly
Assembly
occupancies
occupancies
occupancies
occupancies
intended for the production and viewing of the performing arts
not elsewhere classified in Group A
of the arena type
in which the occupants are gathered in the open air
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B1 - Care or detention occupancies in which persons are under restraint or are incapable of self-preservation
because of security measures not under their control
B2 - Care or detention occupancies in which persons having cognitive or physical limitations require special care or
treatment
C - Residential occupancies
D - Business and personal services occupancies
E - Mercantile occupancies
F1 - High-hazard industrial occupancies
F2 - Medium-hazard industrial occupancies
F3 - Low-hazard industrial occupancies
MEANS OF EGRESS: Means a continuous path of travel provided for the escape of persons from any
point in a building or contained open space to a separate building, an open public thoroughfare, or an
exterior open space protected from fire exposure from the building and having access to an open public
thoroughfare. Means of egress includes exits and access to exits.
NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION: Means that type of construction in which a degree of Fire Safety
is attained by the use of noncombustible materials for structural members and other building assemblies.
SPRINKLERED: (as applying to a building or part thereof) means that the building or part thereof is
equipped with a system of automatic sprinklers.
SUITE: Means a single room or series of rooms of complementary use, operated under a single tenancy,
and includes dwelling units, individual guest rooms in motels, hotels, boarding houses, rooming houses,
and dormitories as well as individual stores and individual or complementary rooms for business and
personal service occupancies.
SUPERVISORY STAFF: Means those occupants of a building who have some delegated responsibility
for the fire safety of other occupants under the fire safety plan (i.e. Fire Safety Director and Deputy Fire
Safety Director)
ZONE: Means an area of a building designated as part of a fire alarm system or sprinkler system.
ABBREVIATIONS
CSA: Canadian Standards Association
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
ULC: Underwriters Laboratories of Canada
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2. OBJECTIVES OF THE FIRE SAFETY PLAN
General
Fire Safety Planning has 3 primary objectives:
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Fire Hazard Control
Fire Protection System Maintenance
Emergency Evacuation
Fire Safety Planning prevents the occurrence of fire by the control of fire hazards in the
building, ensures operation of fire protection systems by establishing maintenance
procedures, and provides a systematic method of safe and orderly evacuation of
the building in the event of fire.
Emergency Evacuation Concept
Trained supervisory staff can be of great value in directing, and assisting the orderly
movement of people in the event of a fire, and performing fire control until the fire
department arrives.
Evacuation procedures relying heavily on supervisory staff are complex, in that such
staff require continued training, frequent drilling, and must be continuously on the
premises in order to fulfill their responsibilities during an emergency. Following the
implementation of the plan, the time required for continued training and drilling, and
the coordination necessary to maintain supervisory staff on the premises is extreme.
Based on these facts, the evacuation objective outlined in this guide is met simply and
realistically without evacuation control officers or the fire safety director's involvement in
evacuation control.
Evacuation Sequence
During an emergency, a fire alarm will sound, and all occupants will exit the building
via a safe exit. Persons with disabilities should proceed with their assistants (if
available) to the nearest safe exit. The Fire Safety Director should be available to
respond to the premises after being contacted by the fire department.
The instructions for occupants In Case of Fire, posted prominently on each floor area,
provide quickly read information on procedures to follow in the event of a fire. Use of this
concept should/will ensure a systematic method of safe and orderly evacuation of the
building in the event of fire.
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Excerpts from the 2006 BC Fire Code 2.8.1.
SECTION 2.8
2.8.1.
EMERGENCY PLANNING
GENERAL
2.8.1.1. Application
(1) Fire emergency procedures conforming to this Section shall provided for
a)
every building containing an assembly or a care or a detention occupancy,
b)
every building required by the British Columbia Building Code to have a fire
alarm system,
c)
demolition and construction sites regulated under Section 5.6,
d)
storage areas required to have a fire safety plan in conformance with Articles
3.3.2.5. and 3.3.2.9.,
e)
areas where flammable liquids or combustible liquids are stored or handled,
in conformance with Article 4.1.5.5. and
f)
areas where hazardous processes or operations occur, in conformance with
Article 5.1.5.1
2.8.1.2. Training of Supervisory Staff
(1) Supervisory staff shall be trained in the fire emergency procedures described in the fire safety
plan before they are given any responsibility for fire safety. (See Appendix A)
2.8.1.3. Keys and Special Devices
(1) Any keys or special devices needed to operate the alarm system or provide access to any fire
protection systems or equipment shall be readily available to on-duty supervisory staff.
2.8.2. FIRE SAFETY PLAN
2.8.2.1. Measures in a Fire Safety Plan
(1) In buildings or areas described in Article 2.8.1.1., a fire safety plan conforming to this Section
shall be prepared in cooperation with the fire department and other applicable regulatory
authorities and shall include:
a)
the emergency procedures to be used in case of fire, including
(i) sounding the fire alarm (see Appendix A),
(ii) notifying the fire department,
(iii) instructing occupants on procedures to be followed when the fire
alarm sound,
(iv) evacuating occupants, including special provisions for
persons requiring assistance (see Appendix A),
(v) confining, controlling and extinguishing the fire,
(b)
the appointment and organization of designated supervisory staff to carry
out fire safety duties.
(c)
the training of supervisory staff and other occupants in their responsibilities for
fire safety,
(d)
documents, including diagrams showing the type, location and operation of the
building fire emergency systems,
(e)
the holding of fire drills,
(f)
the control of fire hazards in the building,
(g)
the inspection and maintenance of building facilities provided for the safety
of occupants, and (see Appendix A)
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(2)
The fire safety plan shall be reviewed at intervals not greater than 12 months to ensure
that it takes
account of changes in use and other characteristics of the building.
2.8.2.2. Care of Detention Occupancies
(1) A sufficient number of supervisory staff shall be on duty in care or detention occupancies to
perform the tasks outlined in the fire safety plan described in Clause 2.8.2.1.(1)(a).
2.8.2.3. Assembly Occupancies
(1)
In Group A, Division 1 assembly occupancies containing more than 60 occupants, there
shall be at least one supervisory staff member on duty in the building to perform the tasks
outlined in the fire safety plan in Clause 2.8.2.1.(1)(a) whenever the building is open to the public.
2.8.2.4.
High Buildings
(1) In buildings within the scope of Subsection 3.2.6 of the British Columbia Building Code, the
fire safety plan shall, in addition to the requirements of Sentence 2.8.2.1. (1) include:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
the training of supervisory staff in the use of the voice communication
system,
the procedures for the use of elevators ,
the action to be taken by supervisory staff in initiating any smoke control or
other fire emergency systems installed in a building in the event of fire until
the fire department arrives,
instructions to the supervisory staff and fire department for the operation of
the systems referred to in Clause (c), and
the procedures established to facilitate fire department access to the building
and fire location with the building.
2.8.2.5. Retention of Fire Safety Plans
(1)
The fire safety plan shall be kept in a location, designated by the authority having
jurisdiction with the building, for reference by the fire department, supervisory staff and
other personnel.
(2)
The fire safety plan for a building with the scope of Subsection 3.2.6. of the British
Columbia Building Code shall be kept at the central alarm and control facility.
2.8.2.6. Distribution
(1)
A copy of the fire emergency procedures and other duties for supervisory staff, as laid
down in the fire safety plan, shall be given to all supervisory staff.
2.8.2.7. Posting of fire Emergency Procedures
(1)
At least one copy of the fire emergency procedures shall be prominently posted on each
floor area.
(2)
In every hotel and motel bedroom, the fire safety rules for occupants shall be posted
showing the locations of exits and the paths of travel to exits.
(3)
Where a fire alarm system has been installed with no provisions to transmit a signal to
the fire department, a sign shall be posted at each manually actuated signaling box requesting
that the fire department be notified,and including the telephone number of that department.
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(4)
All buildings served by one or more elevators shall have a permanently mounted fire
safety sign or symbol on each floor level at each elevator entrance, which indicates that the
elevator is not to be used in case of fire. This symbol shall be at least 100 mm in height and
width and shall be designed in accordance with NFPA 170 “Standard for Fire Safety Symbols.”
2.8.3. FIRE DRILLS
2.8.3.1.
Fire Drill Procedures
(1) The procedure for conducting fire drills shall be determined by the person in charge of the
building, taking into consideration:
(a)
the building occupancy and its fire hazards,
(b)
the safety features provided in the building,
(c)
the desirable degree of participation of occupants other than supervisory staff,
(d)
the number and degree of experience of participating supervisory staff,
(e)
features of fire emergency systems installed in buildings within the scope of
Subsection 3.2.6. of the British Columbia Building Code, and
(f)
the requirements of the fire department.
(see Appendix A.)
2.8.3.2.
Fire Drill Frequency
(1) Fire drills as described in Sentence 2.8.3.1. (1) shall be held at intervals not greater than 12
months for the supervisory staff, except that
(a)
in day-care centres and in Group B major occupancies, such drills shall be
held at intervals not greater than one month,
(b)
in schools attended by children, total evacuation fire drills shall be held at
least 3 times in each the fall and spring school terms, and
(c)
in buildings within the scope of Subsection 3.2.6. of the British Columbia Building
Code, such drills shall be held at intervals not greater than 2 months.
Division B - Appendix A
A-2.8.1.2.(1) Adequately trained supervisory staff can be of great value in directing people to move in an
orderly fashion in the event of a fire and in carrying out appropriate fire control measures until the public
fire department arrives. These measures are, as described in the fire safety plan, developed in
cooperation with the fire department. The supervisory staff referred to in this Section are assigned their
responsibilities by the building owner, unless the public fire department is prepared to take on these
responsibilities. Except in hospitals and nursing homes, it is not intended that supervisory staff should be
in the building on a continuous basis, but that they should be available to fulfill their obligations as
described in the fire safety plan on notification of a fire emergency. In hospitals and nursing homes,
however, staff must be in the building at all times to assist occupants who are not capable of caring for
themselves in an emergency.
A-2.8.2.1.(1) The fire safety plan may provide important information to the fire department for use
preparation of pre-fire plans for fire fighting procedures in specific buildings. This is especially
true for building where flammable or combustible liquids or other dangerous goods are stored.
A-2.8.2.1.(1)(a)(i) These procedures should also include training of authorized personnel for
silencing fire alarm and alert signals under specific conditions. If special key, or devices are
required to operate the alarm system, they should be readily available to supervisory staff on
duty.
A-2.8.2.1.(1)(a)(iv) Some occupants of a building may require special assistance during
evacuation because cognitive or physical limitations make them unable to proceed independently
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to a place of safety. Fire safety for these persons will depend to a large extent on preplanning
and on their awareness of the fire protection measures incorporated into the building. In some
buildings, it may be appropriate to advise such occupants of these provisions by posted notices,
handouts or other suitable means. In certain, residential occupancies, such as hotels or motels,
staff should be aware of rooms occupied by persons requiring special assistance during
evacuation and should inform the responding fire department.
A-2.8.3.1.(1) A fire safety plan is of little value if it is not reviewed periodically so that all
supervisory staff remain familiar with their responsibilities. A fire drill, then is at least a review of
the fire safety plan by supervisory staff. The extent to which non-supervisory staff participate in a
fire drill should be worked out in cooperation with the fire department. The decision as to whether
all occupants should leave the building during a fire drill should be made based on the nature of
the occupancy.
It may be necessary to hold additional fire drills outside of normal working hours for the benefit of
employees on afternoon or night shifts, who should be as familiar with fire drill procedures as
those who work during the day. If full scale fire drills are not possible during non-regular working
hours, arrangements should be made so that night-shift supervisory staff can participate in fire
drills conducted during the daytime.
Excerpt from the City of Nanaimo Bylaw No. 7108 - A Bylaw to Regulate Fire
Protection and Life Safety and provide Emergency Services, Part 5, Section 17
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Fire Safety Plans
(1)
The owner or occupier of a Building or Structure that has a Fire Alarm System shall
submit annually in a form acceptable to the Fire Chief a Fire Safety Plan.
(2)
The owner or occupier of a Building or Structure who has submitted a Fire Safety Plan to
the Fire Chief shall each year, before the expiry of one (1) year from the last approval of
Fire Safety Plan, revise it and resubmit it to the Fire Chief if any changes are necessary
as a consequence of changes to the Building, utilities or Fire and Life Safety Equipment.
(3)
The owner or occupier of a Building or Structure who has submitted a Fire Safety Plan to
the Fire Chief must post a notice visible to all occupants of the Building or Structure of the
location where a copy of the current Fire Safety Plan may be reviewed by the occupants.
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3. FIRE SAFETY PERSONNEL & DUTIES
APPOINTMENT OF FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
Fire Safety Director: JOHN SMITH
Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tel: 250-000-0000 or Emergency 250-000-0000
Position: Boss
GENERAL DUTIES OF FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
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Responsible for the administration and maintenance of the Fire Safety Plan that
meets all the measures contained in Section 2.8 of the current B.C. Fire Code
and Part 5 Section 17 of the Fire Protection and Life Safety Regulation Bylaw
2011 NO. 7108.
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Responsible for training his deputy, Floor Wardens, and other key personnel to
perform their duties in the areas of fire prevention and emergency evacuation.
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Responsible for obtaining and issuing equipment such as flashlights, ID bands,
and megaphones for outside communications.
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Proper records must be kept by the Fire Safety Director of current Floor
Wardens, number and quality of fire drills, names and locations of physically
disabled people in the building, equipment issued, and fire incidents. He/she
must also keep a record of all Fire Safety meetings.
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The Fire Safety Director should also consider other emergency situations that
could affect the building such as bomb threats, earthquakes, and hazardous
chemical spills.
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Alternative measures should be worked out in cooperation with the local fire
department (such as hourly watches), during a temporary shutdown of the fire
alarm system. These measures should be recorded as part of the building fire
safety plan.
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In the Fire Safety Plan, the Fire Safety Director will specify the procedure for
calling the Fire Department at the sound of the Alarm. Upon arrival of the Fire
Department the Fire Safety Director will assist them as a liaison.
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Will temporarily assume the general duties of the Floor Wardens until Floor
Wardens are appointed (if applicable).
NOTE: Fire Safety Director may not be on site at all times.
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FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR DUTIES DURING AN EMERGENCY EVACUATION:
IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE:
1. Activate the fire alarm.
2. Notify the fire department.
4. Fight the fire only if it is small and safe to do so.
5. Report details to fire department officer.
IF YOU HEAR THE FIRE ALARM:
1. Notify the fire department.
2. Proceed to the fire alarm annunciator and locate fire zone.
3. Fight fire only if it is small.
4. Report details to fire department officer.
NOTE: Fire Safety Director may not be on site at all times.
APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
Deputy Fire Safety Director: JANE BROWN
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tel: 250-000-0000 or Emergency 250-000-0000
Position: Technician
DUTIES OF THE DEPUTY FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
To assist the Fire Safety Director and be prepared to take over the duties as Fire Safety
Director in his/her absence.
NOTE: Deputy Fire Safety Director may not be on site at all times.
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FLOOR WARDENS
If the possibility that floor wardens are, or may be required, the following described
duties of floor wardens and deputy floor wardens will apply.
APPOINTMENT OF FLOOR WARDENS:
AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY
FLOOR WARDEN ASSISTANT FLOOR WARDEN
1st Floor
____________________ ______________________
2nd Floor
___JOHN SMITH______ ___ANN PINK_______
3rd Floor
____________________ ______________________
GENERAL DUTIES OF FLOOR WARDENS
Daily Check of floor area for:
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Accumulation of combustible materials, rubbish or flammable liquids.
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Dangerous ignition sources, i.e. worn extension cords, oily rags, overheating
equipment.
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Exit lights in good order and adequate lighting in public corridors and stairwells.
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Fire and exit doors and their self closing hardware to ensure that they are in good
operating condition. Doors must not be wedged open for any reason.
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Unobstructed exit routes. (Definition of exit routes in previous sections).
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Condition of firefighting equipment.
*Note: The Fire Safety Director will temporarily assume the above duties until such time
as Floor Wardens are appointed.
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FLOOR WARDEN DUTIES DURING AN EMERGENCY EVACUATION:
Supervise the evacuation of the occupants of their floor to the predetermined assembly
area outside the building.
1. Check to see if the exits are clear of fire and smoke. Choose an alternate route
if necessary.
2. Direct Assistant Floor Warden to check the floor area, including all washrooms
to ensure that all people have left the area.
3. Notify the Fire Safety Director of any handicapped persons, and their exact
whereabouts.
4. Close all doors. DO NOT LOCK.
5. One Floor Warden will stay with the handicapped persons; the rest will
proceed to the assembly area. Once the Fire Department relieves the remaining
Floor Warden, he/she also proceeds to the assembly area.
6. Ensure that no one from his/her floor re-enters the building.
7. Once everyone from his/her floor is safely at the assembly area, notify the Fire
Safety Director.
ASSISTANT FLOOR WARDENS
DUTIES OF THE ASSISTANT FLOOR WARDEN:
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Assist the Floor Warden in fire prevention and emergency evacuation.
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Assume the duties of the Floor Warden in his/her absence.
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FIRE DRILL PROCEDURES
ANNUAL DRILLS:
Once a year the Fire Safety Director must conduct a fire drill. The drill will not test any
evacuation skills of the occupants; however, it will provide the Fire Safety director,
Deputies, and Occupants with the opportunity to hear the fire alarm gongs, and consider
their actions in the event that the fire were real. Use the following procedure when
conducting the fire drill:
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Notify occupants of the date and time of the drill.
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Notify the alarm supervisory service and the fire department on their nonemergency phone numbers that you are planning to have a non-evacuation fire
drill, and that you will call them back when the drill is complete.

Discuss evacuation procedures with D.F.S.D. and those occupants willing to
participate.

Have the D.F.S.D. perform the If You Discover a Fire scenario in the In Case of
Fire procedures for occupants. The F.S.D. should perform his or her duties as
detailed in the plan.

Restore the manual fire alarm pull station, and then reset the fire alarm system.

Notify the alarm supervisory service (when applicable) and the fire department
that the fire drill is complete.

Discuss drill with occupants in an attempt to identify problems.

Complete the Incident/Activity Report.
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FIRE DRILL INCIDENT/ACTIVITY REPORT
(1) INCIDENT / ACTIVITY
_____FIRE
_____ FALSE ALARM
_____FIRE DRILL
_____ TRAINING
_____FIRE SAFETY MEETING
_____ FIRE EQUIP. OPERATED
(2) DETAIL
DATE: _________
TIME: ________
DEVICE/EQUIP.: ________________________________________
FLOOR: _______
ALARM ZONE: __________
# OF INJURIES: _________
CAUSE/REASON FOR INCIDENT:
______________________________________________________________
EXPLAIN DAMAGE/LOSS:
______________________________________________________________
(3) ACTION
WHO DISCOVERED THE FIRE?
______________________________________________________________
DID FIRE DEPT. ATTEND? ______
IF NOT, WHY? ____________________________
WHO OPERATED THE FIRE EQUIPMENT?
_______________________________________________________________
(4) COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS
SIGNED ______________________________________
DATE __________________________
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4. OCCUPANT FIRE PREVENTION, PREPAREDNESS & CONTROL
FIRE PREVENTION
 Smoke only within designated areas.

Use large non-tip ashtrays and empty them only when you are sure the ashes,
matches and butts are cold. Make sure that no one, including visitors, has left
cigarettes smoldering in waste-baskets or on furniture.

Be alert around electrical equipment. When electrical equipment is not working
properly or if it gives off an unusual odor - often the first sign of a problem that
could cause a fire - disconnect the equipment and call an appropriate
maintenance contractor.

Promptly replace any electrical cord that is cracked or has a broken
connection.

When using extension cords, protect them from damage: do not put them
across doorways or any place where they will be stepped on or chafed. Check
the amperage load specified by the manufacturer or the "listing laboratory", and
do not exceed it. Do not plug one extension cord into another, and do not plug
more than one extension cord into one outlet.

Keep all heat-producing appliances away from the wall and away from anything
that might burn. Leave plenty of space for air to circulate around equipment that
normally gives off heat.

Make sure all appliances in your area - such as coffee makers and hot plates - are
turned off when not in use. It's best to assign one person to make this check
every day.

Do your part to keep storage areas, stairway landings and other out-of-way
locations free of waste paper, empty cartons, dirty rags and other material that
could fuel a fire.
Report fire hazards to the Fire Safety Director.
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FIRE PREPAREDNESS

Know the location of the two exits closest to your area. Count the number of
doors between you and each of those exits - in case you must escape through a
darkened, smoke-filled corridor where you can't read the names on the doors.

Learn where the nearest pull station is located and how to activate it.

Post the 9-1-1 Fire Department Emergency Number on your telephone.

Learn the sound of your building's fire alarm.

During the annual fire drill which will be conducted by the Fire Safety
Director, do the following:
 Review the basic IN CASE OF FIRE procedures posted in the corridors,
and Evacuation Procedures.
 Ensure you know who the Fire Safety Director and Deputies are,
and how to contact them.
 Read the other information provided in Occupant Fire Prevention,
Preparedness & Control

Volunteer to be one of two designated persons who will assist a person
requiring assistance.
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FIRE EVACUATION

Use a building telephone only if you are safe from the fire.

While exiting, walk and do not run.

Shut all doors behind you.

Alert those who have difficulty hearing that an emergency evacuation of the
building is underway.

Proceed along corridors and through exits in a quiet and orderly manner.

Do not push or jostle.

Assist persons requiring assistance to reach the nearest safe exit:
 Try to keep exits clear by permitting others to pass.
 It may be necessary to hold persons requiring assistance in or near the
exit, and wait for fire department assistance.

If you must use an escape route where there is smoke, stay as low as possible.
Crawling lets you breathe the cleaner air near the floor as you move toward the
exit.

Before you open a closed door, feel it with the back of your hand. If it is hot,
leave it closed and use your alternate escape route. If it feels normal, brace your
body against the door and open it a crack - be prepared to slam it shut if heat or
smoke starts to rush in.

If all exits are blocked by fire or smoke, enter a room preferably with an exterior
window, and seal the cracks in the door with available materials to prevent
smoke entering the room.
 Phone 9-1-1 to report your situation, and attract the attention of someone
outside the building by any possible means.

When you have reached the outside of the building, move away from the exit
allowing others behind you to emerge.

Do not attempt to drive your vehicle from the parking area.

Do not enter the building again until permitted by a fire department officer or the
fire safety director
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INSTRUCTIONS TO OCCUPANTS
IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE:

Remain calm and leave the fire area via the nearest safe exit.
DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR

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

IMMEDIATELY, activate the nearest fire alarm pull station.
Call the Fire Department. Dial 9-1-1
Tell them you are reporting a fire at: 123 Any Street, Anywhere, B.C.
At your discretion, attempt to control the fire with available fire equipment.
Go to the designated assembly area.
DO NOT GO BACK INTO THE BUILDING FOR ANY REASON.
The Fire Department will advise when it is safe to do so.
WHEN YOU HEAR THE FIRE ALARM:

Remain Calm. If safe, leave the building immediately by the nearest safe exit.
DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR


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

Close doors behind you when proceeding along corridors and down stairways.
When you have reached the outside, move away from the building.
Call the Fire Department. Dial 9-1-1
Tell them you are reporting a fire at: 123 Any Street, Anywhere B.C.
Go to the designated assembly area.
DO NOT GO BACK INTO THE BUILDING FOR ANY REASON.
The Fire Department will advise when it is safe to do so.
THE DESIGNATED ASSEMBLY AREA FOR THIS BUILDING IS:
On the opposite side of 123 Any Street (across the street from the main entrance)
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EVACUATION PROCEDURES FOR PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
In most cases people with physical disabilities should be placed under the
supervision of designated personnel until the Fire Department can rescue them. If it
is life threatening for the people with physical disabilities and their supervisors to
remain on that floor, it is recommended that the people with physical disabilities be
transported via the stairwell to a grade level exit.
Below are some techniques which may be used to perform this transport:
1. THE BACK PACK LIFT:
The Rescuer would kneel at the front of the person being assisted and place the
person's arms up and over the rescuer's shoulders and chest. The rescuer would then lean
forward before raising slowly, to a full standing position. (Figure 1)
Ref-017
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2. TWO RESCUER EXTREMITIES CARRY:
The person being assisted would be placed on the stairwell landing. One rescuer
would lift at the legs, under the knees, while the other would lift under the shoulders
with fingers locked across the individual's chest. Rescuers, with backs erect, would lift
together, rising slowly to a standing position. (Figure 2)
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3. TWO RESCUER SEAT CARRY:
Two rescuers position themselves next to the wheelchair (or beside the person being
assisted) in order to grasp each other's upper arm or shoulder (Figs. 3 & 4). The
person being assisted would place his/her arms firmly around both rescuers’ necks as per
Fig. 5. The two rescuers would then lean forward placing their free arm under the
individual's legs, firmly grasping each other's wrists as per Fig. 6. Working together, both
rescuers lift, using legs, and carefully step forward.
Figure 3
Figure 5
Figure 4
Figure 6
These are but a few examples of transporting a person down a stairwell.
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THE ABCD's OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
A fire extinguisher is a storage container for an agent, like water or chemicals. It is
designed to put out a small fire, not a big one. Extinguishers are labeled A, B, C or D
according to whether the fire on which it is to be used occurs in wood or cloth,
flammable liquids, electrical, or metal sources. If you plan to buy one extinguisher, a
multi-purpose dry chemical labeled ABC puts out most types of fires — wood, paper,
cloth, flammable liquid or electrical fires.
BUYING AND MAINTAINING AN EXTINGUISHER
Extinguishers come in dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, and water types. Whatever
type you buy, it should be labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
The higher the number rating on the extinguisher the more fire it puts out. High rated
ones are often (not always) the heavier models. Make sure you can hold and operate
the one you might buy for home use or be required to use at work.
Ask your dealer how to have your extinguisher serviced and inspected. Recharge it after
ANY use. A partially used one might as well be empty. Extinguishers should be installed
away from potential fire hazards and near an escape route
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OPERATION OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
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5. BUILDING DESCRIPTION & SAFETY FEATURES
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & OCCUPANCY
Building address:
123 Any Street, Nanaimo, BC
Building name:
ABCD Building
Building type:
Commercial /Residential
Building
No. of stories above grade:
No. of stories below grade:
No. of suites:
3
0
4 Commercial
2 Residential Condominiums
Year of Construction:
2009 / 2010
Main construction materials:
wood frame
Exterior finish:
Hardy Board and wood trim
Roof construction:
Shingles supported by wood
sheathing & wood joists
Interior construction and finish:
Gypsum wall board on top of
metal & wood studs covered by
various wall coverings and metal
trim.
AREAS OF USAGE
1st Floor
1 exterior commercial unit, main entrance lobby, elevator room,
electrical room/mechanical room, storage room, interior enclosed
parking garage, covered parking area,
2nd Floor
3 commercial units
3rd Floor
2 residential condominium units
EXIT SYSTEMS
Stair Description(s):
Two side-by-side stair systems centrally
located in the building.
Exit Description(s):
The two exit stairs are designated as EXIT
STAIR “A” and EXIT STAIR “B”.
(Exit locations are clearly shown on
attached floor drawings.)
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Exit Doors:
Marked with exit sign mounted above.
Roof/Attic access:
Storage room located on 3rd floor
Elevator:
Located centrally towards at the north end
of the building.
(Elevators are not to be used for exiting during an emergency)
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Main Fire Alarm Control Panel Model:
MIRCOM FA -1000
No. of stages:
Single
Location:
1st floor within the main
mechanical / electrical room
Supervised: (Monitored):
yes
Monitoring company name:
Name
(250)-000-0000
If the fire alarm system is not monitored then
Systems monitored by Fire alarm system:
- low air - dry sprinkler system
- wet sprinkler system
Fire alarm system initiating devices:
- pull station
- smoke detector
- sprinkler flow
Smoke detector locations:
- common corridors
- tops of stairwells
Initiating devices cause:
Evacuation alarm
Extent of alarm sounding:
Throughout building
Remote annunciator location:
East side of the building adjacent to the
main entrance
Fire alarm panel silencing information:
Smoke alarm locations:
Appendix A
all residential suites
(Smoke alarms are local alarms only and are not interconnected to the fire alarm
system.)
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COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Enterphone location:
East side of the building adjacent to the main
entrance
HEATING, VENTILATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Type of Heating:
a heat & ventilation system serves the
common corridors and commercial and
residential suites
FIRE DOORS
Locations:
exit stairwells
FIRE DAMPERS & FIRE STOP FLAPS
Locations:
in all duct work that pass through fire
separations
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
Locations:
through-out building
(In case of power failure, battery powered emergency lighting units are used in
this building. These units must operate for a minimum of 30 minutes.)
ELEVATORS
Number of Elevators:
Locations:
Floor Access:
1
North part of the building
1st, 2nd and 3rd floors
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
General Locations:
Extinguisher Type:
Throughout the building
ABC multi-purpose dry chemical
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
System Type(s):
Dry System: parking level and attic space
Wet System: remainder of the building
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Protected Areas:
Entire building
Control Valve Location(s):
North side of the 1st floor within the
mechanical / electrical room
Monitored by Fire Alarm:
Yes
WATER SHUT-OFFS
Interior Location:
North side of the 1st floor within the
mechanical/electrical room
Exterior Location:
Gate Valve on Water service east side of
Any Street
ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT
Main electrical disconnect location:
Electrical / Mechanical Room
Main electrical room:
North side of the 1st floor
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS
Location:
Northeast side of building near main
entrance
No. & Type of Connection(s):
(1) - 2½" F.D. siamese connection
FIRE HYDRANT LOCATION
Type
Public
Public
Location
67 meters north on the east side of Any Street
45 meters south near the corner of Any Street and Red Avenue
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS
Primary Access:
Main entrance off ABCD Street
Secondary Access:
Parkade off lane between EFGH Street and IJKL
Street to the west.
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6. FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT SERVICING
GENERAL
The 2006 B.C. Fire Code Regulations require that fire protection installations be
maintained in operating condition in accordance with Part 6 & 7. In most cases the Fire
Code does not specify in detail the necessary inspection, maintenance, and testing
procedures; instead, it references standards such as those developed by the National
Fire Protection Association, Canadian Standards Association, and Underwriters
Laboratories of Canada. Where such standards are referenced by the code, they have
been identified in this plan as Reference Standard.
RECORDS
Records of inspection, testing or maintenance of fire protection equipment, which is
completed by the Fire Safety Director, qualified person, or a private contractor shall be
retained for at least 2 years from the date of the activity. The records shall be located in
the Fire Safety Plan for review by the authority having jurisdiction. The activities on the
Daily Inspection Report are exempted from this requirement.
QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS
Contractors may perform their own unique inspection and testing procedures; however,
their procedures must meet the minimum requirements set by the applicable code.
Information pertaining to such procedures is available in Part 10, so that the fire safety
director has some idea of what the contractor should be doing.
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FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Reference Standard: ULC S536, Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems.
Daily Inspection
Responsibility: FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
Procedure:
 Check Fire Alarm AC power lamp
 Check Fire Alarm trouble lamps
Record Keeping: None
Monthly Testing
Responsibility: FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
Procedure:
 Notify the alarm monitoring company, the fire department and the tenants that
you are testing the system. Notify all parties when you have completed testing.
 Under emergency power, one manual alarm initiating device shall be operated on
a rotation basis and shall initiate an alarm condition.
 Intended function of all alarm audible signal appliances shall be ensured.
 The annunciator panel shall be checked to ensure that the tested devices
annunciate correctly.
 Intended function of the audible and visual trouble signals shall be insured
 Fire alarm batteries shall be checked to ensure that:
o Terminals are clean and lubricated where necessary
o Terminal clamps are clean and tight where necessary
o Electrolyte level and specific gravity, where applicable, are specified by
the manufacturer
Record Keeping: Monthly Inspection & Testing Report
Annual Service
Responsibility: Qualified Contractor
Procedure: Contractor shall perform service in accordance with ULC S536
Record Keeping: Annual Inspection & Testing Report
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AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM
Reference Standard: B.C. Fire Code Regulation 2006 Section 6.4 and NFPA 25
Notification: Prior notification of water-flow or other tests to be made to a sprinkler
system shall be given to parties who could be affected by an alarm.
Daily Inspection
Responsibility: FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
Procedures:
 Dry-pipe valve rooms or enclosures in unheated buildings shall be inspected at
intervals not greater than 24 hours during periods of freezing weather and
measures shall be taken to ensure that the temperature of the room or enclosure
is maintained above 4 degrees C.
Record Keeping: None
Weekly Inspection
Responsibility: FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
Procedures:
 Valves controlling sprinkler water supplies or alarms shall be inspected at
intervals not greater than 7 days to ensure that they are in the open position.
 Sprinkler pit shall be inspected to ensure OS & Y Valves are in open position and
water is not collecting in pit.
Note: For valves locked in the open position see Monthly Inspection & Test.
For electrical supervised valves see Bi-monthly Test & Inspection.
Record Keeping: Weekly Inspection Report
Monthly Inspection & Tests
Responsibility: FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
Procedures:
 When the alarm line discharge is subject to freezing, water-flow alarm tests using
the alarm test connection located at the sprinkler valve shall be performed on
sprinkler systems at intervals not greater than one month. (This test operates
mechanical or electrical gong.)
Note: On electrically supervised systems, the water flow actuated devices
may be tested annually. See Annual Tests and Maintenance.
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Record Keeping: Monthly Inspection & Testing Report
Bi-monthly Test and Inspection
Responsibility: FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
Procedures:
All Sprinkler Systems
 Transmitters & water flow actuated devices shall be tested at intervals not
greater than 2 months for system connected to electrical supervisory signal
service. (Example: fire alarm system or central station monitoring service.)
 Inspect all electrically supervised control valves.
Record Keeping: Bi-monthly Testing Report
Semi-Annual Tests
Responsibility: FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
Procedures:
All Systems
 Gate valve supervisory switches, tank water level devices, building and tank
water temperature supervisory devices and other sprinkler supervisory devices
shall be tested at intervals not greater than 6 months.
Record Keeping: Semi-Annual Inspection & Testing Report
Annual Tests & Maintenance
Responsibility: Qualified Contractor
Procedures:
Wet Systems
 Water-flow alarm tests using the inspector's test connection shall be performed
on wet pipe sprinkler systems at intervals not greater than twelve months.
All Systems
 Water-flow tests using the main drain shall be conducted at intervals not greater
than 12 months to ensure that water supply available has not deteriorated.
 Drainage facilities shall be tested to ensure that the drains are capable of taking
the full flow from the main drain pipe without causing damage.
 Sprinkler control valves are accessible.
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 Pits containing sprinkler control valves are free of water and protected from
freezing.
 Sprinkler piping and hangers are in good repair.
 Sprinklers are inspected for damage, corrosion or accumulations of grease, paint
or other deposits and are replaced where such conditions would impair the
operation of the sprinkler.
 Spare sprinklers shall be checked to ensure that the stock on hand is not less
than: 6 spare sprinklers ( not more than 300 sprinklers)
 Spare sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of the
sprinklers in use.
 A sprinkler wrench shall be kept in the cabinet where the spare sprinklers are
stored.
Record Keeping: Annual Inspection & Testing Report
Fifty Year Test
Responsibility: Qualified Contractor
Procedure:
 Sample sprinklers from sprinkler systems which have been in service more than
50 years shall be sent to a recognized testing laboratory for testing, and this
procedure shall be repeated at intervals not greater than 10 years thereafter.
 When sprinklers are required to be tested in conformance with Sentence (1), no
fewer than 6 sprinklers of each type shall be tested, except that no fewer than 2
sprinklers per floor per individual system shall be tested.
 All sprinklers shall be replaced in sprinkler systems from which sample sprinklers
have been tested and found defective.
Record Keeping: Fifty Year Test Report
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PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Reference Standard: NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
Inspection of an extinguisher is a quick check that an extinguisher is available and will
operate. It is intended to give reasonable assurance that the extinguisher is fully
charged and operable.
Maintenance is a thorough check of an extinguisher which is intended to give maximum
assurance that an extinguisher will operate effectively and safely, and will normally
reveal the need for hydrostatic pressure testing. Recharging is the replacement of the
extinguishing agent.
Monthly Inspection
Responsibility: FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
Procedure: Check portable fire extinguishers for the following:
 Located in designated place
 No obstruction to access or visibility
 Operating instructions on nameplate legible and facing outward
 Seals and tamper indicators not broken or missing
 Determine fullness by weighing or hefting
 Examine for obvious physical damage: corrosion, leakage or clogged nozzle
 Pressure gauge reading or indicator in the operable range or position
 Record Keeping: Monthly Inspection & Testing Report
 Serial number of extinguishers requiring maintenance should be recorded on
report for qualified contractor
 Fill-out extinguisher tag with following information:
o Date extinguisher was inspected
o Initials of person performing inspection
Annual Maintenance
Responsibility: Qualified Contractor
Procedure:
 Perform maintenance in accordance with the B.C. Fire Code Regulations and
NFPA 10, including any necessary hydrostatic pressure testing.
Record Keeping: Annual Inspection & Testing Report
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MEANS OF EGRESS
Daily Inspection
Responsibility: FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
Procedure:
Doors in fire separations shall be inspected to ensure that they remain closed and
latched unless the door is equipped with an acceptable hold open device that will permit
the door to close and latch automatically in the event of fire.
Corridors used by the public and exits shall be maintained free of obstructions.
Exterior passageways and exterior exit stairs shall be maintained free of snow and ice
accumulations.
Record Keeping: None
Monthly Inspection
Responsibility: FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
Procedure:
 Doors in fire separations shall be operated to ensure that they are properly
maintained.
 Doors equipped with a hold open device must release automatically in the event
of a fire.
Record Keeping: Monthly Inspection & Testing Report
EMERGENCY LIGHTING UNITS
Reference Standard: B.C. Fire Code Regulation 2006, Section 6.5
Monthly Inspection
Responsibility: FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
Procedure:
 Self-contained emergency lighting unit equipment shall be inspected to ensure
that:
o pilot lights are functioning and not obviously damaged or obstructed,
o the terminal connections are clean, free of corrosion and lubricated when
necessary,
o the terminal clamps are clean and tight as per manufacturer's
specifications, and the battery surface is kept clean and dry.
Record Keeping: Monthly Inspection and Testing Report
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Monthly Testing
Responsibility: FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
Procedure:
 Self-contained emergency lighting unit shall be tested at intervals not greater
than one month to ensure that the emergency lights will function upon failure of
the primary power supply.
Record Keeping: Monthly Inspection & Testing Report
Annual Testing
Responsibility: Qualified Contractor
Procedure:
 Self-contained emergency lighting unit equipment shall be tested at intervals not
greater than twelve months to ensure that the unit will provide emergency lighting
for a duration equal to the design criterion under simulated power failure
conditions.
 Minimum operating time of 30 minutes.
 After completion of the test, the charging conditions for voltage and current and
the recovery period shall be tested to ensure that the charging system is
functioning in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
Record Keeping: Annual Inspection and Testing Report
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS TO BUILDING
Daily Inspection
Responsibility: FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
 Streets, yards and roadways provided for fire department access shall be
maintained so as to be ready for use at all times by fire department vehicles.
 Vehicles shall not be parked to obstruct access of fire department vehicles and
signs shall be posted prohibiting such parking.
 Access panels or windows provided to facilitate access for firefighting operations
shall be maintained free of obstructions at all times.
Record Keeping: None
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FIRE DAMPERS AND FIRE STOPS
Annual Inspection
Responsibility: Qualified Contractor
Procedure:
 Ensure that the fire dampers and fire stops are in place and are not obviously
damaged or obstructed.
Record Keeping: Annual Inspection and Testing Report.
HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
Systems Annual Testing and Servicing
Responsibility: Qualified Contractor
Procedure:
 Inspect and service as necessary to ensure that these systems do not create a
fire hazard.
 Except for self-contained systems within dwelling units, disconnect switches for
mechanical air-conditioning and ventilating systems shall be operated to
establish that the system can be shut down in an emergency.
Record Keeping: Annual Inspection & Testing Report.
EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEMS (Generators)
Emergency power systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained in conformance with
CAN/CSA C282 Standards. (Hospitals use Standard Z32.4)
Daily Inspection
Responsibility: FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
 Emergency power supply is maintained as per the manufacturer’s Manual of
Operation.
Weekly Inspection
Responsibility: FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
 Maintain as per manufacturer’s Manual of Operating Instructions including
CAN/CSA S282 Table 2.
Monthly Inspection
Responsibility: FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
 Maintenance procedures are scheduled and completed as per operating
instructions CAN/CSA S282 Table 2.
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Annual Inspection
The annual, 2nd year, 3rd year, and 5th year maintenance.
Responsibility: Qualified Contractor or Manufacturer’s Representative
FIRE PUMPS
Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
Water-based fire protection systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained in
conformance with NFPA 25, “Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based
Fire Protection Systems.” Water-based fire protection systems include sprinkler
systems, standpipes, private hydrants, hose systems, water spray fixed systems, foamwater sprinkler systems, foam-water spray systems, and fire pumps.
Daily Inspection
Responsibility: FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
Weekly Inspection
Responsibility: FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
Annual Inspection
Responsibility: Qualified Contractor
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APPENDIX A
Fire Alarm Panel Operation
Mircom FA-1000 Fire Alarm Panel
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
DO NOT SILENCE OR RESET AN ACTIVATED FIRE ALARM PANEL UNTIL IT HAS
BEEN DETERMINED BY THE PROPER AUTHORITIES THAT A FIRE EMERGENCY
DOES NOT EXIST.
The fire alarm panel can be in one of three modes: NORMAL, ALARM, and TROUBLE.
There are at least three lamps and three switches (buttons) you should familiarize
yourself with:
NORMAL MODE / AC ON Green LED Lamp
The green AC ON LED illuminates steadily while the main AC power is within
acceptable levels. It turns off when the level falls below the power-fail threshold
and the panel switches to standby (battery) power.
The fire alarm system senses that all detectors, devices, wiring and all panel
components are operating properly. The only visual indication on the panel is the
illuminated power-on green lamp.
ALARM MODE / COMMON ALARM Red LED Lamp
The red Common Alarm LED illuminates steadily whenever the panel is in alarm
as a result of an alarm on any initiating circuit.
 Audible and Visual Indication: bells/horns/speakers throughout the building are
sounding. At the panel there is only visual indication of alarm. The panel is
zoned, locate the illuminated red zone lamp, and note the description to locate
the cause of the alarm.

Cause of an Alarm: An alarm may be caused by activation of a manual pull
station, fire alarm detectors or activation of a water flow switch in the sprinkler
system in the building.

How to SILENCE the fire alarm:
Locate the SIGNAL SILENCE push button (Blue)
Pressing this button will silence the bells but retain the alarm status of the panel.
Note: This should only be done when a False Alarm is confirmed by the
proper authorities.
This will aid investigation of the alarm cause. When the system is silenced the
panel is now in TROUBLE MODE and pulses the trouble buzzer as a reminder
that you have silenced the bells.
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How to RESET the Fire Alarm System:
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Locate on the alarm panel a push button labeled SYSTEM RESET (DarkGrey)
Pressing the System Reset button resets the fire alarm control panel and all
circuits
DO NOT SILENCE OR RESET THE ACTIVATED FIRE ALARM UNTIL IT HAS BEEN
DETERMINED BY THE PROPER AUTHORITIES (FIRE DEPT.) THAT THERE IS NO FIRE
EMERGENCY
Note: If the panel fails to clear then the alarm cause is still present. Only
the SIGNAL SILENCE push button (Blue) will silence the bells/horns from
ringing until the problem has been corrected by a qualified person.
TROUBLE MODE / COMMON TROUBLE Amber LED Lamp
o Audible and Visual Indication: At the fire alarm panel a buzzer sounds and in
addition one or more amber lamps are illuminated.
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Cause of Trouble: Trouble on the system could be from many sources and
requires a qualified technician to troubleshoot and locate the actual cause.
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How to Silence the Trouble Buzzer: Locate the switch labeled BUZZER
SILENCE push button (Blue) and depress. Note that the trouble lamp remains
on.
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How to Reset the Fire Alarm Panel: Note: the cause of the trouble needs to
be remedied prior to resetting the fire alarm panel.
Locate on the alarm panel a push button labeled SYSTEM RESET (Dark Grey).
Pressing the System Reset button resets the fire alarm control panel and all
circuits. While operating the SYSTEM RESET push button (Dark Grey) and it
fails clear a trouble from the panel, refer above to Silence the Trouble Buzzer. A
qualified person must repair the fire alarm system.
FIRE DRILL BUTTON (Orange)
The Fire Drill button activates all programmed and non-disconnected indicating
circuits, but does not transmit any Alarms via the city tie or common alarm relay.
The Fire Drill button may be programmed to operate specific indicating circuits.
The Fire Drill is cancelled by pressing the push button again or if the panel goes
into a real Alarm.
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APPENDIX B
SITE PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
SAMPLE EVACUATION PLAN
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