A fire risk assessment or audit is a systematic evaluation of a building's fire safety measures, identifying deficiencies, non-compliances, and risks relative to current code requirements and good practice.
It gives building owners a clear picture of their building’s fire safety status and a roadmap for improvement.
Why It’s Needed
This service is valuable for existing buildings, particularly older buildings, buildings undergoing a change of use, insurance-driven assessments, or portfolio-wide reviews for institutional or long-term care operators managing fire safety risk across multiple sites.
Our Approach
We conduct site audits of fire protection systems, means of egress, and building construction, comparing existing conditions against current code and standard requirements, and prepare a prioritized report of findings and recommendations.
Scope of Work
- Site walkthrough and documentation review
- Fire protection system assessment
- Life safety and egress review
- Gap analysis against current codes and standards
- Prioritized findings and recommendations report
Applicable Codes, Standards, and References
- Ontario Fire Code
- NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code
Benefit
Gives building owners a clear understanding of current fire safety risks and a practical roadmap to improve compliance and occupant safety.
