Vortex Fire has extensive experience providing third-party (IIA – Independent Inspection Agency) fire safety inspections and witnessing testing and commissioning on projects under construction. This includes:

Active fire safety systems (as per NFPA, IBC and Canadian Fire & Life Safety Code of Practice)

  • Fire-fighting systems
  • Fire detection and alarm systems
  • Smoke management systems
  • Emergency lighting and signage

Passive fire safety systems

  • Service penetrations as per ASTM E2174
  • Joints and perimeter fire stopping as per ASTM E2392
  • Structural fireproofing – Sprayed Fire-Resistive Material (SFRM) as per ASTM E605 & ASTM E736
  • Structural fireproofing – Intumescent Fire-Resistant Coating (Intumescent Paint) as per AWCI 12-B & ASTM D7091
  • Fire doors and windows as per NFPA 80
  • Facade and roof inspections as per Canadian Fire & Life Safety Code of Practice

Fire safety strategy

  • Emergency vehicular access
  • Means of egress components
  • Fire Service Elevators
  • Emergency (Fire) Command Centre

The inspections are undertaken using the approved fire strategy and NFPA and ASTM standards.

Vortex Fire (Dubai Office) is accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) to undertake independent third-party inspections by:

  • ISO 17020:2012 Conformity Assessment Requirements for the Operation of Various Types of Bodies Performing Inspection
  • AC291 Accreditation Criteria for Special Inspection Agencies

As a leading Fire Safety Inspection Consultant in Canada, Vortex Fire brings its internationally accredited inspection expertise to the Canadian market. We deliver reliable third-party active and passive fire safety inspections tailored to the complex needs of modern construction projects, including high-rise buildings, commercial facilities, and critical infrastructure.

Our team ensures that all active fire safety inspections and passive fire safety inspections in Canada are conducted in compliance with local codes and international standards such as NFPA and ASTM. From fire detection systems to fire stopping, we validate that each system is installed and functioning as designed.

By providing active and passive inspections in Canada, we support compliance, enhance building safety and offer assurance to stakeholders through rigorous inspection procedures. Our process includes evaluating active and passive fire protection elements across various construction phases ensuring that systems perform when needed most.

Whether you seek design-phase consultancy or final commissioning validation, Vortex Fire is a trusted partner and certified Fire Safety Inspection Consultant Canada, ready to deliver industry-leading insight and compliance assurance.