INSPECTION PROCEDURE & REQUIREMENTS
BUREAU OF FIRE INVESTIGATION
BUREAU OF FIRE INVESTIGATION
Below are the outlined inspection procedures and required fire safety equipment. Please read through the information before applying for your inspection.
Once your property meets the requirements, apply for an inspection here: ACCESS
General Procedure
- Fire Marshals from the Bureau of Fire Investigation will introduce themselves and instruct you to unlock any doors for easy access. Fire Marshals must be granted access
- to every part of the building, including storage rooms, offices, restrooms, etc.
For large properties, Marshals may request that you guide them through the building in order to efficiently inspect every area. - All required equipment and devices (outlined below) will be inspected and tested to ensure they're up-to-date and in working condition. The fire alarm system will be tested as well.
- Upon finishing the inspection, the property will receive a pass or fail mark and the Marshal will communicate the reasons for such mark.
- For passing inspections, the Bureau of Fire Investigation will handle the rest of the procedure and a Certificate of Approval will be mailed to you in 7-10 business days. Upon passing the inspection, you may immediately resume normal operation.
- Upon failing the inspection, you must cease operation until the case is resolved and a passing inspection is conducted. The Marshal will provide reasons for failure and instructions on your next steps.
Fire Extinguishers
- One in every room within the property, in an easily-accessible place (including storage rooms and restrooms)
- Must be stored properly (an area not too hot/cold, etc)
- Must be in working order and have an expiry date of at least 6 months from the inspection date
Sprinklers
- At least two in every room within the property, or enough to include coverage of the entire area (including storage rooms and restrooms)
- Must be installed properly and in working condition
[/spoiler]- Exit Signs
Must be LED or other electrical sign that emits light in the event of a power outage and in working condition - Must be in plain view over any doorways that lead directly to the exterior of the building and/or to hallways or rooms leading to the exterior
[/spoiler]Smoke Detectors
- One in every room within the property (including storage rooms and restrooms)
- Must be in working order and powered on at all times with fresh batteries (hearing a chirp every few minutes indicates a battery replacement)
[/spoiler]Fire Alarms
- One in every main area of the property (alarm sound must be audible throughout the entire property in the event of a fire)
- Must be in working order and able to be triggered during an inspection for testing purposes
[/spoiler]Flammable Chemical Storage
- Chemicals must be stored in proper containers that seal completely and are not damaged
- All chemicals must be stored on proper shelving, in an area that is temperature-controlled
- For specific storage guidelines, refer to the manufacturer or instructions on the container