FIRE SAFETY PLAN. For: BUILDING TITLE ADDRESS

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1 FIRE SAFETY PLAN For: BUILDING TITLE ADDRESS The owner or his authorized agent shall be responsible for carrying out the provisions of the Fire Safety Plan. No liability is assumed by the Sidney Fire Department for the contents, operation or implementation of this plan. Date of Plan Acceptance: Accepted by: SIDNEY FIRE DEPARTMENT Please complete and return two copies of this plan for review by the Sidney Fire Department. On acceptance, a copy will be returned for implementation. Page 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. IDENTIFICATION Page 1 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2 3. DEFINITIONS Page 3 4. APPOINTMENT OF FIRE SAFETY OFFICER Page 5 5. OBJECTIVES Page 6 6. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDING AND THE OPERATION OF ITS FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS Page 7 7. FIRE SAFETY OFFICER Page 10 Name Title or Position Regularly Assigned Location Normal Working Hours Duties 8. DEPUTY FIRE SAFETY OFFICER Page 12 Name Title Regularly Assigned Location Normal Working Hours Duties 9. FLOOR WARDENS Page 13 Appendix A. INSTRUCTIONS TO OCCUPANTS Page 15 B. EARTHQUAKE SAFETY PROCEDURES Page 16 C. TYPICAL FLOOR PLANS (WITH SAMPLES) Page 19 D B.C. FIRE CODE REGULATIONS - SECTION 2.8 Page 20 E. SAFETY SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & RECORDS Page 23 Page 2

3 DEFINITIONS Automatic Heat Tape Electric wire is wrapped around water-filled piping located in unheated areas. The wire is generally located underneath an insulating layer of fibreglass, and automatically keeps the water in the pipe from freezing. B.C. Building Code Subsection A subsection of the building code which has requirements applicable only to high buildings such as high rises and some large institutions. Class A Fire A fire involving combustible materials such as wood, cloth and paper. Class B Fire A fire involving flammable liquid, fat, or grease. Class C Fire A fire involving energized electrical equipment. Closures in Fire Separations This includes doors or dampers that are designed to prevent the spread of smoke and fire and includes all components such as hardware, closing devices, frames and anchors. Designated Assembly Area A meeting area outside the building where occupants gather clear of the building and emergency vehicles. It also serves as a place where a "head count" can be taken to ensure all persons have exited the building safety. Exit or Means of Egress A continuous path of travel providing a means of egress that leads from the floor area it serves, including any doorways, corridors, stairs, and lobby leading directly from a floor area, to a public thoroughfare or to an acceptable open space. Evacuation Concept The Evacuation Concept promotes the concept that when the fire alarm sounds, all persons in the building leave. Fire Code The British Columbia Fire Code Regulations 1998, pursuant to the B.C. Fire Services Act. Page 3

4 Fire Protection Systems A general term used in this document which includes sprinkler and fire alarm systems, hose stations, fixed and portable fire extinguishers, fire dampers, emergency lights and generators, exit signs, fire doors, smoke control equipment, and voice communication systems. Local Fire Alarm System A fire alarm sounding locally indicates that the bells ring (sound) only within the building(s) involved. The alarm is not transmitted to the Fire Department or Fire Alarm monitoring agency. Smoke Alarms Means a combined smoke detector and audible alarm device designed to sound an alarm within the room or suite in which it is located upon the detection of smoke within that room or suite. Smoke Detector Means a device for sensing the presence of visible or invisible particles produced by combustion and automatically initiating a signal indicating this condition by activating the fire alarm system. Page 4

5 APPOINTMENT OF FIRE SAFETY OFFICER Date: Name: Address: Phone: is hereby appointed as the Fire Safety Officer and is authorised to supervise and maintain the Fire Safety Plan. Appointing Officer: (Name) (Address) (Position) (Phone No.) Note: Information on this page is subject to change. When changes are made an update of the information is to be sent to: Sidney Fire Department c/o Prevention Division 9837 Third Street, Sidney, B.C. V8L 3A6 Tel: (250) Fax: (250) Page 5

6 OBJECTIVES OF THE FIRE SAFETY PLAN GENERAL Fire Safety Planning has three primary objectives: (a) (b) (c) Fire control Fire protection system maintenance Emergency evacuation and drills EARTHQUAKES APPENDIX "B" OF THIS FIRE SAFETY PLAN IS DEVOTED TO PREPARING FOR AND DEALING WITH THE CONSEQUENCES OF AN EARTHQUAKE. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN AND THE DUTIES OF THE FIRE SAFETY OFFICERS, FLOOR WARDENS AND INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED TO APPLY TO ANY EMERGENCY REQUIRING EVACUATION. Page 6

7 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDING AND OPERATION OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS Address: No. of Floors: Type of Construction: Roof Construction: Year of Construction: Owner's Name: Address: Emergency Phone No.: Fire Alarm System?Yes? No Manufacturer and Model: Local or Monitored by: Location of: - Remote Annunciator Panel - Fire Alarm Control Panel: Emergency Power? Yes? No - Emergency Lighting: Battery(s) Generator - Generator Location: - Generator Fuel Type (fuel oil, propane, natural gas Exit Lights? Yes? No Fire Extinguishers? Yes? No - Type Hose Cabinets:? Yes? No Page 7

8 Standpipe Systems? Yes? No Location of: - Pumper Connection - Control Valves: Sprinkler System? Yes? No Location of: - Pumper Connection - Control Valves: Elevator? Yes? No - Brand - Quantity - Emergency Service Contact Heating - Method Control Points of Building Services Water - Water main shut off location Natural Gas? Yes? No - Main gas shut off location - Individual suite shut off location Page 8

9 Electricity - Main electrical shut off location Key Vault? Yes? No - Location Hazardous Materials Storage? Yes? No (Flammable, Chemical, Etc.) - Location Storage Locker Yes? No - Location Page 9

10 FIRE SAFETY OFFICER Name: Title or Position: Regularly Assigned Location: Normal Working Hours: REGULAR DUTIES: The Fire Safety Officer is to post and maintain at least one copy of the fire and earthquake emergency procedures on each floor level. Adequate records are to be maintained for monthly and annual tests of safety equipment and fire drills. Duties include advising/instructing all occupants of Fire Safety Plan and maintaining a list of occupants that may require assistance during emergency situations. Check daily for: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Accumulation of combustible material, rubbish or flammable liquids in excess of quantities allowed by permit. Dangerous ignition sources, i.e. worn extension cords, oil (organic) rags, overheated equipment. Exit lights in good order and adequate lighting in public corridors and stairwells. Fire and exit doors, with latching and self-closing hardware in good operating condition. (Doors must not be wedged open under any conditions.) Exit routes unobstructed. Fire hose and portable extinguishers in proper place, unobstructed, in good order and ready for use. Page 10

11 FIRE SAFETY OFFICER S DUTIES During an Emergency 1. Supervise the orderly evacuation of the building to a safe meeting place or assembly area outside. 2. Disposition of any handicapped persons who may need assistance. 3. Does not allow anyone to re-enter the building under any circumstances until the Fire Department has given permission to do so. 4. Be prepared to provide the following information to the Fire Department - Location of the fire in the building - Location of any resident, employee etc., who may require assistance to evacuate - Have keys to suite, storage, locker rooms and all main control areas available for Fire Department personnel. Page 11

12 DEPUTY FIRE SAFETY OFFICER Name: Title or Position: Regularly Assigned Location: Normal Working Hours: Duties: Assume duties of Fire Safety Officer in the absence of the Fire Safety Officer. Note: Information on this page is subject to change. When changes are made an update of the information is to be sent to: Sidney Fire Department c/o Prevention Division 9837 Third Street Sidney, B.C. V8L 3A6 Tel: (250) Fax: (250) Page 12

13 FLOOR WARDENS The Fire Safety Officer may designate or assign Floor Wardens to assist in Fire Prevention Activities. DUTIES: Check daily for: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) Accumulation of combustible material, rubbish or flammable liquids in excess of quantities allowed. Dangerous ignition sources, i.e. worn extension cords, oil (organic) rags, overheated equipment. Exit lights in good order and adequate lighting in public corridors and stairwells. Exit routes unobstructed. Fire hose and portable extinguishers not obstructed, in good order and ready to use. All concerns and fire hazards that are discovered must be reported to the Fire Safety Officer immediately. Fire and exit doors and their self-closing hardware in good operating condition. (Doors must not be wedged open under any circumstances) During an Emergency: (a) (b) (c) (d) Supervise the orderly evacuation of the floor or area to the designated assembly area outside of the building. Check the exit stairwells to see that they are clear for evacuation and choose an alternate route should egress be blocked by fire, smoke or debris from collapse. Report to the Fire Safety Officer whether the floor is evacuated or not and the disposition of any handicapped persons who may need assistance. Do not allow anyone to go back into the building under any circumstances until the Fire Department has given permission to do so. Page 13

14 FLOOR WARDENS Name: Floor # Deputy Floor Warden Name: Floor # Deputy Floor Warden Name: Floor # Deputy Floor Warden Name: Floor # Deputy Floor Warden Name: Floor # Deputy Floor Warden Note: Information on this page is subject to change. When changes are made an update of the information is to be sent to: Sidney Fire Department c/o Prevention Division 9837 Third Street Sidney, B.C. V8L 3A6 Tel: (250) Fax: (250) Page 14

15 APPENDIX A INSTRUCTION TO OCCUPANTS IN CASE OF FIRE A. IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE IN THE BUILDING ❸ ❸ Immediately sound the fire alarm by activating the closest fire alarm pull station. Dial (Sidney Fire Department.) - state your name. - give the address where the fire is and, if possible, the nearest intersection. - provide information about the fire, i.e. what floor, how fast the fire is spreading, people trapped, etc. ❸ ❸ ❸ At your discretion and without endangering yourself, attempt to control the fire with the available fire equipment. If you can not control the fire, leave the building by the nearest exit. If possible, CLOSE ALL DOORS and WINDOWS to confine the fire. Meet the Fire Department at the entrance to the building to give updated information and assistance. B. WHEN YOU HEAR THE FIRE ALARM IN YOUR BUILDING ❸ ❸ ❸ ❸ ❸ Leave the building immediately by the nearest exit. DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR. WALK... DO NOT RUN! Close all doors behind you and proceed along the corridors and down the stairways in a quiet, orderly manner. When you leave the building, move away from the door to allow others behind you to emerge from the exit. DO NOT RE-ENTER THE BUILDING FOR ANY REASON until you have been advised to do so by the Fire Department. Report to the Designated assembly area. C. WHEN YOU ARE TRAPPED IN YOUR SUITE ❸ ❸ ❸ Close doors between you and the fire. Call and advise Fire Department of your name, address and suite number. Hang a sheet or towel from a window to alert emergency response personnel FIRE - POLICE - AMBULANCE Page 15

16 APPENDIX B INSTRUCTION TO OCCUPANTS IN CASE OF EARTHQUAKE A. WHEN AN EARTHQUAKE STRIKES - DO NOT RUN OUTSIDE - SEEK COVER UNDER A HEAVY TABLE OR SOLID DESK OR BED THAT YOU CAN HANG ON TO - CORNERS AND ARCHWAYS ARE SAFE PLACES - AVOID WINDOWS OR OTHER GLASS OBJECTS - KNEEL DOWN WITH BACK TO WALL - PROTECT YOUR HEAD AND FACE B. REMAIN IN A PROTECTED PLACE UNTIL SHAKING STOPS - WAIT 60 SECONDS AFTER SHAKING STOPS - TURN OFF ALL APPLIANCES AND WATER TAPS - EVACUATE AS QUICKLY AND SAFELY AS POSSIBLE - PUT ON YOUR SHOES - DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR - WHEN LEAVING THE BUILDING, WATCH OUT FOR FALLING DEBRIS - ASSEMBLE IN AN OPEN SPACE CLEAR OF BUILDINGS AND FALLEN WIRES C. WHEN YOU ARE SAFELY OUTSIDE - REMAIN CALM AND TRY TO HELP OTHERS - REMEMBER THAT AFTERSHOCKS MAY OCCUR - DO NOT RE-ENTER THE BUILDING UNTIL IT IS SAFE TO DO SO IF IN DOUBT - STAY OUT! Page 16

17 SELF-HELP ADVICE ON EARTHQUAKES Coastal British Columbia and Vancouver Island are in an area of high earthquake risk. An earthquake is often announced by a noise like the rushing of a train. The actual movement of the ground in an earthquake is seldom the direct cause of death or injury. Most casualties result from falling objects and debris and resulting fires that may occur after an earthquake. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO BE PREPARED for an EARTHQUAKE You can do many things to reduce the danger to yourself, your family and others, from earthquakes. - Check your dwelling, office or building for earthquake hazards. Bolt down or provide other strong support for water heaters and gas appliances. Place large and heavy objects on lower shelves of cupboards, bookcases, etc. - Plan ahead and hold earthquake drills to ensure your family knows what to do. This could avoid injury and panic during an earthquake. - Teach responsible members of your family how to turn off electricity at the main switch and gas and water at the main valves. - Ensure that responsible members of your family know first aid techniques. - Always have ready a battery powered radio, a flashlight and spare batteries. - Always keep on hand an emergency survival kit containing food, sleeping bags, medication, first aid supplies and bottled water. Rotate food and water to ensure freshness. WHAT TO DO IF AN EARTHQUAKE OCCURS - If you are indoors, stay there. Do not run outside, you might be hit by falling debris. If you are in a house, store or high rise building, take cover under a heavy desk, table or bed; or stand in an inside doorway away from windows. - In halls, stairways, or other areas where no cover is available, move to the interior wall; kneel with back to wall; place head close to heels; cover sides of head with elbows and clasp hands firmly behind neck. - WAIT 60 SECONDS after shaking stops and then evacuate as quickly as possible. Ensure all appliances, electricity and water supplies are shut off. Be prepared to extinguish any fire that may occur. Wait at least ten minutes after any aftershock before re-occupying the building. If the building is unsafe, proceed with caution to your designated meeting place. - If you are outside, stay there. Move away from buildings to avoid crumbling walls and falling debris. Stay away from power lines and dangling electric wires. - If you are driving, stop quickly and stay in your car. If possible do not stop on a bridge, overpass or where buildings can collapse on you. Page 17

18 AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE - Listen to your battery-operated or vehicle radio for instructions. - Check for fires. In case of fire, notify the fire department. Try to control small fires until help arrives. - Give first aid to injured persons; get help if necessary. Help others who may be trapped by debris. Exercise caution - do not injure yourself. - Do not re-enter damaged buildings. Walls may collapse after original shaking has ceased. - Check all utilities for broken water pipes, shorting electrical circuits or leaking heating fuel. Do not use a match or open flames to light your way. If you find or suspect damage, shut off utilities at main valves or meter boxes. Turn off heating appliances and check for damage. Do not switch on gas again until the gas utility company has first checked your home. - Do not use telephones except where emergency assistance is required. - If water is off, use emergency water from water heaters, toilet tanks, melted ice cubes or canned vegetables. - Check that sewage lines are intact before permitting continued flushing of toilets. - If power is off, use foods from your freezer before they spoil. Outdoor charcoal or gas barbecues can be used outdoors for emergency cooking. - Check chimney for cracks, particularly in the attic and the roof line. Unnoticed damage could lead to a fire. - Do not go sightseeing. Keep the road clear for rescue and emergency vehicles. Do not enter damaged areas unless you have been asked by officials to do so. - Keep your emergency supplies, clothing and food handy in case you are called on to evacuate. You will be advised if it becomes necessary to evacuate homes. - Wear shoes to protect your feet from debris and broken glass. - Stay away from waterfront areas. Large earthquakes at sea are often followed by tidal waves. Page 18

19 APPENDIX C TYPICAL FLOOR PLANS (SEPARATE DRAWINGS FOR EACH) Site plans, floor plans and roof plans should be clearly drawn showing the following: Site Plan: Show relationship of the building to the street and major exposures. The site plan is to also include the locations of (if applicable): - entrance doors - stairwells - elevators - fire walls - fire alarm control panel - key vault - annunciator panel - fire department pumper connection - electrical room - furnace room - boiler room - designated assembly area - special hazards - indicate north on all drawings - indicate length-width-height of building Floor Plan: - show each floor individually - occupancy use - identify rooms - stairwells, - corridor, - fire walls - elevators, - fire extinguishers - standpipe hose cabinets - exit routes - location of fire alarm devices (pull station and fire alarm bells) Location of: Roof Plan: - access to elevator room - stair shafts - ventilation shafts - mechanical equipment (heating and cooling) THE SYMBOLS DISPLAYED ARE TO BE UTILIZED Page 19

20 APPENDIX D 1998 B.C. FIRE CODE REGULATIONS SECTION EMERGENCY PLANNING Subsection General (1) Application Notwithstanding other requirements in this Code, this Section applies to every building containing a Group A or B occupancy and to every building required by the British Columbia Building Code to have a fire alarm system Instructions in Emergency Procedures Supervisory staff shall be instructed in fire emergency procedures as described in the Fire Safety Plan before they are given any responsibilities for fire safety Fire Fighting Procedures for High Rise Buildings Fire fighting procedures shall be prepared by the Fire Department in co-operation with the person in charge of the building for all buildings within the scope of Subsection of the British Columbia Building Code. Subsection Fire Safety Plan (1) Measures in a Fire Safety Plan Where required by Article , an acceptable Fire Safety Plan shall be prepared in co-operation with the Fire Department and other applicable regulatory authorities and shall include: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) the emergency procedures to be used in case of fire, including (i) (ii) sounding the fire alarm; notifying the Fire Department; (iii) instructing occupants on procedures to be followed when the fire alarm sounds: (iv) evacuating endangered occupants, provisions for the disabled: and including special (v) confining, controlling and extinguishing the fire; the appointment and organization of designated supervisory staff to carry out fire safety duties; the instruction of supervisory staff and other occupants so that they are aware of their responsibilities for fire safety; the preparation of diagrams showing the type, location and operation of the building fire emergency systems, the holding of fire drills; the control of fire hazards in the building; and the inspection and maintenance of building facilities provided for the safety of occupants. Page 20

21 Institutional Occupancies (1) A sufficient number of supervisory staff shall be on duty in institutional occupancies to perform the task outlined in the Fire Safety Plan described in Sentence (1). (2) In Group A, Division 1 occupancies containing more than 60 occupants, there shall be at least one supervisory staff member on duty in the building to perform the tasks outlined in the Fire Safety Plan in Sentence (1) whenever the building is open to the public (1) High Buildings (1) In buildings within the scope of Subsection of the British Columbia Building Code, the Fire Safety Plan shall, in addition to the requirements of Sentence (1), include: (a) (b) (c) (d) the instruction of supervisory staff on the use of the voice communication system; the procedures for use of elevators and for evacuation of non-ambulatory occupants; the action to be taken by supervisory staff in initiating any smoke control or other fire emergency systems installed in a building in the event of fire until the Fire Department arrives; and the procedures established to facilitate Fire Department access to the building and fire location within the building Maintenance of the Fire Safety Plan (1) The Fire Safety Plan and record of the fire emergency systems installed in a building within the scope of Subsection of the British Columbia Building Code shall be maintained at the central alarm and control facility. (2) The Fire Safety Plan and record in Sentence (1) shall include instructions to the supervisory staff and Fire Department for the operation of the systems Location of Fire Safety Plan The fire safety plan shall be kept in a location, designated by the authority having jurisdiction within the building, for reference by the fire department, supervisory staff and other personnel Distribution A copy of the fire emergency procedures and other duties for supervisory staff, as laid down in the Fire Safety Plan, shall be given to all supervisory staff.. Posting of Instructions (1) A minimum of one copy of the fire emergency procedures shall be prominently posted on each floor area. (2) In every hotel and motel bedroom, the fire safety rules for occupants shall be posted, showing the location of exits and the paths of travel to exits. (3) Where a fire alarm system has been installed with no provision to transmit a signal to the fire department, a legible, permanently mounted notice shall be posted at each manually actuated signalling box requesting that the fire department be notified, and including the telephone number of that department. Page 21

22 (4) All buildings served by one or more elevators shall have a permanently mounted fire symbol at each elevator which indicates that the elevator is not to be used in case of fire. This symbol is to be at least 100mm in height and width and shall be designed in accordance with N.F.P.A. #170. Subsection Fire Drills Procedures The procedure for conducting fire drills in buildings specified in Article shall be determined by the Fire Department in consultation with the person in charge of the building taking into consideration (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) the building occupancy and its fire hazards; the safety features provided in the building; the desirable degree of participation of occupants other than supervisory staff; the number and degree of experience of participating supervisory staff; and the testing and operation of fire emergency systems installed in buildings within the scope of Subsection of the British Columbia Building Code Fire Drill Frequency Fire drills as described in Sentence (1) shall be held at least once during each 12 month period for the supervisory staff, except that (a) (b) (c) in Day-care Centres and in Group B, major institutional occupancies, such drills shall be held at least monthly; in schools attended by children, total evacuation fire drills shall be held at least three times in each of the fall and spring school terms: and in buildings within the scope of Subsection of the British Columbia Building Code, such drills shall be held at least every two months. Page 22

23 APPENDIX E B.C. FIRE CODE REGULATIONS SAFETY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Pursuant to the 1998 B.C. Fire Code Water Supply Systems for Fire Protection Maintenance Water supplies for fire protection including hydrants, shall be maintained so as to be capable of providing the flow and pressure of water for which they were designed. Including: (1) (2) Supply and Pressure Tanks Fire pumps and Reservoirs Hydrants Records (1) Records of inspections and lists required in this section shall be retained for examination by the Authority having jurisdiction in conformance with Article Water Supplies for Fire fighting Valves controlling water supplies to fire protection systems shall be inspected weekly to ensure that they are wide open and are sealed or locked in that position. Sprinklers and Standpipes (1) Except as permitted in Sentences (2) and (3), all valves controlling sprinkler water supplies or alarms shall be inspected weekly to ensure that they are in the open position. (2) Valves that are locked open shall be inspected at least monthly. (3) Valves that are electrically supervised shall be inspected at least once every two months Air pressure on dry pipe automatic sprinkler systems shall be read weekly and the system shall be maintained at the required pressure. Portable Fire Extinguishers Extinguishers shall be inspected when initially placed in service and thereafter at approximately 30 day intervals. Extinguishers shall be inspected at more frequent intervals when circumstances require. Periodic inspection of extinguishers shall include a check of at least the following items: (a) (b) (c) (d) located in designated place no obstruction to access or visibility seals and tamper indicators not broken or missing pressure gage reading / indicator in the operable range or position Page 23

24 Special Extinguisher and Fire Suppression Systems Commercial cooking equipment installed and maintained in conformance with NFPA 96. Fire Alarm Systems Fire alarm and Voice Communications systems shall be maintained in operable condition at all times (1) Except as required in Subsection , fire alarm systems shall be inspected and tested in conformance with CAN/ULC-S536 Standard for the Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems. (2) Fire alarm and detection system components shall be accessible for purposes of inspection or maintenance. CAN/ULC-S536 Daily Fire Alarm Inspections The following daily inspections shall be conducted to confirm the operations of the fire alarm system: A B Inspect the status of the principal and remote trouble indicators. Inspect the status or the power-on or equivalent indicator. CAN/ULC-S536 Monthly Fire Alarm Inspections and Tests Every month the following inspections and tests shall be conducted, under emergency power, to confirm the operability of the fire alarm system: (see attached page for an example of a test record form). A B C D One manual pull station shall be operated on a rotational basis and the system checked for operation, including alert and alarm signalling, as may be required by the Fire Safety Plan for the building; The zone annunciator shall be checked to determine that the tested devices annunciate correctly; Operation of the common audible and visual trouble signals shall be confirmed; Standby batteries shall be inspected for the following: (i) Terminals are clean and lubricated; (ii) Terminal clamps are secure; (iii) Electrolyte level and specific gravity, where applicable, are as specified by the manufacturer; CAN/ULC-S536 Part 6 Yearly Fire Alarm Tests The Fire Alarm System control units, field devices, power supplies, annunciators and other associated equipment shall be tested and inspected annually in accordance with the B.C. Fire Code Regulations and CAN/ULC-S536. A1.1 Qualified Personnel Any person who performs the annual test and inspections of a fire alarm system should be familiar with this standard, (CAN/ULC- S536), and have received suitable formal training or sufficient experience acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. Page 24

25 Standpipe and Hose Systems (1) The inspection, testing and maintenance of Standpipe and Hose systems shall conform to NFPA Hose Station and Cabinets (a) Hose station and cabinets shall be: - conspicuously identified - maintained free of obstructions, and - monthly inspections are to be carried out to ensure the hose is in proper position, and - all the equipment is in place and in operable condition. (2) Hose cabinets shall be used for fire protection equipment only Flow Testing (1) Standpipe systems shall be flow tested at intervals not greater than 5 years to ensure that the design flow can be delivered. Sprinkler Systems - Wet (1) Water flow alarm tests using the inspectors test connection shall be conducted annually on all wet pipe sprinkler systems. (2) Except where an electrical supervisory signal service is provided for sprinkler systems, or when the alarm line discharge is subject to freezing, water flow alarm tests using the alarm test connection located at the sprinkler valve shall be performed monthly on all sprinkler systems Records A record shall be kept of all tests and operations of each system, and this record shall be retained for examination by the authority having jurisdiction Electrical Supervisory Signal Testing (1) Where an electrical supervisory signal service is provided for a sprinkler system, all initiating and transmitting devices shall be tested in conformance with Sentences (2) and (3). (2) All transmitters and water flow actuated devices shall be tested at 2 month intervals. (3) Gate-Valve supervisory switches, tank water level devices, building and tank water temperature supervisory devices and other sprinkler system supervisory devices shall be tested at intervals of not more than 6 months. Sprinkler Systems - Dry (1) At least one main drain test shall be conducted annually to ensure that the water supply available to the sprinkler system has not deteriorated. (2) Drainage facilities shall be tested to ensure that the drains are capable of taking the full flow from the main drain pipe without causing damage. Page 25

26 (1) Dry-pipe valves shall be trip tested annually with the control valve partially open. (2) Dry-pipe valves shall be trip tested at least once every 3 years with the control valve fully open using the inspector's test valve Air pressure on dry pipe automatic sprinkler systems shall be read weekly, and the system shall be maintained at the required pressure Auxiliary drains shall be drained before each winter Dry-pipe valve rooms or enclosures in unheated buildings shall be inspected daily during periods of freezing weather and measures shall be taken to ensure that the temperature of the room is maintained above 4 º C (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), dry pipe systems shall be test flushed at least once every 15 years. (2) Whenever any of the regularly scheduled testing procedures required in Subsection indicate the presence of possible obstructions in dry pipe system piping, the entire system shall be flushed of foreign material Sprinklers shall be inspected at least once a year for damage, corrosion or accumulations of grease, paint, or other deposits and shall be replaced where such conditions would impair the operation of the sprinkler. Emergency Power Systems-Inspection Testing and Maintenance Except as provided in Articles to , emergency power systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained in conformance with CAN/CSA C282-M, "Emergency Electrical Power Supply for Buildings." CAN/CSA C282 Operational Inspection and Testing Level 1 "emergency power supply systems," including all "auxiliary" components, shall be inspected weekly and shall be exercised under load at intervals of not more than 30 days. "e.g: check fuel level, engine oil, water level, battery charger" Notification When an emergency power system or any part thereof is shut down, the supervisory staff shall be notified in conformance with Section Instructions Where an emergency power system is installed, instructions shall be provided for switching on essential loads and for starting the generator when this is not done automatically Supply of Fresh Fuel Liquid fuel storage tanks shall be drained and refilled with fresh fuel at intervals not greater than 12 months. Page 26

27 Records Written records shall be maintained as required in CAN/CSA C282, "Emergency Electrical Power Supply for Buildings." Emergency Lighting (Self-contained units) (1) Inspection of Unit Equipment Self-contained emergency lighting unit equipment shall be inspected monthly to ensure that: (a) (b) (c) (d) pilot lights are functioning and not obviously damaged or obstructed; the terminal connections are clean, free of corrosion and lubricated when necessary. the terminal clamps are clean and tight as per manufacturer's specifications, and the battery surface is kept clean and dry. (2) Self-contained emergency lighting unit equipment shall be tested: (a) (b) monthly to ensure that the emergency lights will function upon failure of the primary power supply, and annually to ensure that the unit will provide emergency lighting for a duration equal to the design criterion under simulated power failure conditions. (3) After completion of the test required in Clause (2)(b), the charging conditions for voltage and current and the recovery period shall be tested to ensure that the charging system is functioning in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Special Extinguishing Systems (1) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, where special extinguishing systems have been installed, inspection, testing and maintenance shall be provided with the applicable 1998 B.C. Fire Code referenced standard. Fire Separation (Means of Egress) (1) Inspection and Maintenance Defects that interfere with the operation of closures in fire separations shall be corrected and such closures shall be maintained to ensure that they are operable at all times. (2) Doors in fire separations shall be inspected daily to ensure that they remain closed unless the door is equipped with an acceptable hold-open device that will permit the door to close automatically in the event of a fire. (3) Doors in fire separations shall be operated at least monthly to ensure that they are properly maintained in operating condition. (4) Closures in fire separations shall not be blocked or wedged open. Page 27

28 Fire Department Access Street Access Fire department vehicles shall have direct access to at least one face of every building by means of a street, yard or private roadway in conformance with the requirements of the B.C. Building Code Access Panels and Panels Access panels or windows provided to facilitate access for fire fighting operations shall not be obstructed by vehicles, vegetation, signs or any form of construction Access to Roof Where access to a roof is provided for fire fighting purposes, keys shall be provided for locked roof access doors in an acceptable location accessible to the fire fighters Access to Fire Department Connections Access to fire department connections for sprinkler or standpipe systems by fire fighters and their equipment shall be maintained free of obstructions at all times (1) Maintenance of Fire Department Access Streets, yards and private roadways provided for fire department access shall be maintained so as to be ready for use at all times by fire department vehicles. (2) Vehicles shall not be parked to obstruct access by fire department vehicles and signs shall be posted prohibiting such parking. STANDARDS REFERENCED BY THE B.C. FIRE CODE REGULATION Portable Fire Extinguishers - (NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Extinguishers) Fire Alarm and Voice Communication Systems - (CAN/ULC-S536-M97 "Standard for the Testing, Inspection and Maintenance of Existing Fire Alarm Systems") Standpipe and Hose Systems - (NFPA 14 "Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems") Emergency Power Systems - (CAN/CSA C282, "Emergency Electrical Power Supply for Buildings") Commercial Cooking Equipment NFPA -96 NOTE: The foregoing list has been prepared for purposes of convenience only. For accurate reference, the 1998 B.C. Fire Code should be consulted. The Fire Code requires that records of all tests be kept for a period of two years. Page 28

29 MONTHLY INSPECTION / TEST RECORD FOR LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS Fire Extinguishers Fire Alarms (1) (list device activated) Emergency Lighting Sprinklers and Standpipes Month Checked By Date Checked By Date Checked By Date Checked By Date (1) The Monthly Fire Alarm System Test Record as referenced by CAN/ULC-S Standard for the Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems is recommended for recording the monthly fire alarm testing. Page 29

30 YEARLY INSPECTION / TEST RECORD FOR LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS Fire Alarm System Test & Fire Drill recorddate Emergency Lighting Test Sprinklers & Standpipe systems Annual Inspection - Fire Extinguishers Tested by Date Tested by Date Insp. / Tested by Date Insp. by Date It is recommended that copies of the annual test records, service reports etc., be retained and filed in the master copy of the Fire Safety Plan for review and inspection by the local authority. Page 30