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What is a fire safety plan?
A fire safety plan is a working document that provides information and responsibilities within your building. Our fire safety plans provide an organized structural flow for staff and emergency personal.
Is a fire safety plan required for my building?
A fire safety plan may be required for your building depending on several factors. Section 2.8 of the Ontario Fire Code lists the following examples of buildings where a fire safety plan is needed:
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All buildings containing 4 or more stories including basement levels
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An assembly occupancy,
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A care occupancy,
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A care and treatment occupancy,
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A detention occupancy,
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A residential occupancy where the occupant load exceeds 10,
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A retirement home,
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A business and personal services occupancy where the occupant load exceeds 300,
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A mercantile occupancy where the occupant load exceeds 300,
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A high hazard industrial occupancy where the occupant load exceeds 25,
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A medium hazard industrial occupancy where the occupant load exceeds 100
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A low hazard industrial occupancy where the occupant load exceeds 300.
In addition to the above, there are specialized cases where a fire safety plan may be required. Fire Prevention pros provides free consultations to determine if one is needed for your building.
A fire safety plan is required for my building. What happens if I don't have one?
The building owner is ultimately responsible to be compliant with the Ontario Fire Code. If they are asked by the fire department to present a fire safety plan, and fail to do so, the owner is ultimately responsible and may be responsible for both fines and litigation.
Do I need to hire someone to complete a fire safety plan?
While it is not a requirement to hire someone, it may be beneficial to hire fire safety experts who have eperience in the field.
What are the benefits of hiring someone to complete my fire safety plan?
Hiring a code consultant will streamline the entire approval process for your fire safety plan. Not only are we well versed in the requirements for the plan, we are familiar with what different departments across ontario are looking for. Our consultants will lower the unwanted stress that can come with preparing, submitting and revising a fire safety plan.
Does the price of a fire safety plan change according to the size of the building?
Yes, fire safety plan pricing will vary depending on multiple factors: Building height, square footage, occupancy and use.
How do we get started on the fire safety plan?
Help is only a phone call or email away! Should you wish to use Fire Prevention Pros - our staff will be ready to prepare the plan with our collection of different templates that have been approved by Fire Departments throughout the GTA and Ontario.
What will the process look like?
The process is essentially a 3 step process:
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preparation (in person or virtual meeting if feasible)
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submission to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (Fire Department). This phase may include revisions requested by the inspector
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Approval (stamped)
Once approved, our consultants will conduct a FREE virtual implementation training session for your plan, which is a requirement under the Ontario Fire Code (OFC)
How often do I need to update my fire safety plan?
The Ontario Fire Code (OFC) requires an annual review of the fire safety plan, once it is approved. This is done by staff to ensure any changes within the building, staffing, or maintenance is captured to stay up to date with current codes and operation of the building.
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