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BC Fire Safe Protection Services specializes in fire alarm and life safety device inspection, verification, maintenance and repair.
BC Fire Safe provides service, mainteance and repair to all brands and tyoes of life safety devices.
BC Fire Safe offers complete inspection, maintenance and recharging of portable fire extinguishers.
BC Fire Safe provides service, mainteance and repair to all brands and tyoes of life safety devices.
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Fire Safety Plans and Evacuation Drawings
Building/business owners have a legal and moral obligation to ensure the safety of their building’s occupants, staff and visitors. Formal Fire Safety Plans enhance the chances of survival if there is a fire in your building.
A fire safety plan includes a complete set of schematic drawings of all levels and site plan showing all life safety devices and mechanical systems. The fire safety plan also identifies all equipment, human resources, emergency procedures, maintenance procedures etc. The plan outlines the actions that should be taken by the occupants and those charged with the management of the facility in the event of a fire or similar emergency situation. The fire safety plan covers fire prevention, maintenance, evacuation and emergency response.
BC Fire Safe Protection Services will produce a Fire Safety Plan that is acceptable to the Fire Marshall or other Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), as per the B.C. Fire Code Section 2.8.2.
The Fire Safety Plan you get from BC Fire Safe Protection Services will include:
- Emergency procedures to be used in case of fire, including:
- Sounding the alarm
- Notifying the fire department
- Instructing occupants on procedures to be followed when the fire alarm sounds
- Evacuating occupants, including special provisions for persons requiring assistance
- Fire safety duties for appointed staff
- Staff responsibilities for fire safety
- Documents, including location and operation of the building’s emergency system
- Inspection and maintenance of building facilities to help ensure the safety of the occupants.
You should always check with your local Fire Department as to whether or not your building is required by law to have a fire safety plan. We recommend that all buildings, both commercial and residential, should have a fire safety plan and should be reviewed and practiced by all occupants.
Objectives of a Fire Safety Plan
The Plan is prepared for a number of reasons:
- To control fire hazards in the building and possibly preventing the occurrence of a fire.
- To make available comprehensive building information for fire department response personnel.
- To provide instructions in the plan and outline training objectives for the proper use of fire protection equipment. With proper training a fire can be extinguished in its incipient fire stage.
- To clearly provide a plan of action in the event of a fire alarm or fire.
- To provide training and fire drills to enable a safe and efficient evacuation.
- To give comprehensive step-by-step instructions of all staff and occupant responsibilities.
- To clearly outline the response in the event of a failure of a life safety system.
- To clearly outline the maintenance requirements of the building life safety systems.
The BC Fire Code requires a review of the fire safety plan at least once a year if there has been no change in the building. The code requires the fire safety plan be updated immediately when a change occurs.
When a fire happens, the people in your building will be looking for a way to evacuate as quickly and safely as possible. The key to a successful fire evacuation is to make sure that no one is hurt and that each person understands exactly where to go during the emergency. Planning ahead is a legal requirement for every building owner or management authority. BC Fire Safe Protection Services strongly recommendeds clear professional authored fire evacuation drawings to reduce panic, prevent injuries, and ensure added safety to all building occupants.
BC Fire Safe Protection Services will create evacuation drawings that are specific to a building and its layout and will compliment your fire safety plan. In an actual fire emergency, the building occupants will be directed to the safest escape routes. Our evacuation plans and procedures are clear, easy to read and follow.
Another important function of evacuation planning is to help fire officials locate certain locations in an emergency situation. These locations are necessary to maximize rescue efforts. By having an evacuation plan map on the premises, you will be taking the steps needed in providing the ultimate protection.
BC Fire Safe Protection Services currently offers the following types of evacuation planning:
- Building Evacuation Plan
- Evacuation Route Planning
- Workplace Evacuation Plan
- Office Evacuation Plan
Each BC Fire Safe Protection Services fire evacuation plan is developed using the latest drawing software. The plans are delivered using a look that will compliment any building.If you require more information regarding fire evacuation safety plans or any other fire protection related service please feel free to contact us.