Fire Safety Plans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Fire Safety Plan?
A Fire Safety Plan is a manual outlining the most important information relevant to the Fire Department during an emergency. A Fire Safety Plan is building specific and it must be updated annually.
Our manuals are specific and are submitted to the local Fire Department for approval prior to installation.
The Fire Safety Plan is conveniently stored at the front entrance of a building in a secured Fire Safety Plan box for easy access by the Fire Department.
What is an Evacuation Plan?
Evacuation plans detail the fire protection systems and major hazards in a building. It complements the Fire Safety Plan by representing the information in a clear, visual manner. Our evacuation plans are posted throughout the building to aid in the preparation of an emergency.
Who needs a Fire Safety Plan?
The buildings and businesses that are required to participate in the fire safety plan program according to the National Fire Code include: buildings containing an assembly, care, treatment, or detention occupancy buildings that require a fire alarm system according to the National Building Code. Demolition and construction sites regulated under the National Fire Code (Alberta Edition) indoor and outdoor storage areas regulated under the National Fire Code (Alberta Edition) areas where flammable or combustible liquids are stored or handled, including refineries and process plants areas where hazardous processes or operations occur.
Where should I keep my Fire Safety Plan?
Fire safety plan, checklists, and other important documents for emergencies should be locked in a fire safety plan box.
Why are Fire Safety Plans reviewed by the Fire Department?
Fire Safety Plans are a requirement under the National Fire Code and they must be reviewed at least every 12 months to ensure that they take into account any changes in use or building characteristics.
Why do I have to update my Fire Safety Plan annually?
Fire Safety Plans should be reviewed annually in order to ensure building information, key contact info and floor plans have not changed. This does not mean that the entire book requires replacement.
The Fire Safety Plan for a building shall be kept at which part of the building or facility?
Fire Safety Plan should be stored at the principal entrance to the building or facility. however, if in occupancy group A, D, E or F, having a central alarm and control facility, it should be kept inside the control room.
As a minimum, what should be included in the Fire Safety Plan?
As a minimum, the Fire Safety Plan should include the following: license information measures to be taken to minimize the likelihood of a fire at the site and to control the spread of any fire emergency procedures for responding to a fire procedures for determining if a fire should be fought measures to be taken to train employees in the measures, procedures, and circumstances described in the plan. areas where hazardous processes or operations occur information on reporting fire incidents, including contact information and who is responsible for reporting.
What will happen if owners or supervisory staff don't comply with maintenance requirements in the Fire Safety Plan?
Owners or supervisory staff failing to comply with maintenance requirements, as identified in the National Fire Code, may be subject to fines of not more than $100,000 and/or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months for the first offence. Second and subsequent offences may be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 and/or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months.