Fire Safety Plans Canada
Most buildings are required to have an approved fire safety plan. This document needs to include procedures for reporting emergencies, details of the Fire Evacuation Plan, requirements for fire drills, and clearly outlined roles and responsibilities during fire or life safety incidents.
Vortex Fire has developed Fire Safety Plans Canada for hospitals, care homes, offices, residential towers, schools, churches, industrial facilities, and other complex occupancies. A building-specific Fire and Safety Plan helps to ensure that the building’s occupants are prepared for any emergency and that all legal compliance requirements under Fire Safety Canada guidelines are met.
A comprehensive Fire Life Safety Canada strategy involves more than just paperwork—it supports safety culture, helps protect property, and saves lives by minimizing confusion during emergencies. Local fire authorities across Canada require that these plans be reviewed and updated regularly, especially in high-risk and high-occupancy buildings.
Emergency procedures for occupants
- Clear instructions on what to do in case of fire or smoke detection
- Evacuation routes and assembly point identification
- Designated personnel for assisting others and communicating with emergency services
List of persons requiring assistance
- Identification of vulnerable occupants
- Assigned staff or responders responsible for evacuation support
- Detailed protocol for elevators, stairwells, and areas of refuge
Fire Safety drawings
- Floor plans showing fire exits, fire alarm pull stations, extinguishers, and hose cabinets
- Diagrams of fire suppression systems, standpipe systems, and control rooms
- Routes to emergency exits for each level
Maintenance schedules of fire safety systems
- Inspection intervals for fire alarms, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, and fire extinguishers
- Logs for monthly, quarterly, and annual system checks
- Documentation of all service records to comply with Fire Safety Canada requirements
Procedures for shutdown of fire safety systems
- Step-by-step instructions for temporary shutdown during maintenance or renovations
- Communication protocols with fire departments when systems are offline
- Safeguards to prevent unauthorized shutdowns
Incorporating a compliant and up-to-date Fire Safety Plan Canada is a code requirement and a fundamental part of responsible facility management. Whether you need a new Fire and Safety Plan developed or your current plan revised to meet changing building conditions or code updates, Vortex Fire brings the experience and compliance knowledge to support your building’s ongoing safety.
