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Fire Prevention for Strata's Presented by: Bob Turley Why Do - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Fire Prevention for Strata's Presented by: Bob Turley Why Do - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Fire Prevention for Strata's Presented by: Bob Turley Why Do Inspections? Who Says We Have To? BCBC 1.2. Owners Responsible Construction Document Requirements for Fire Safety Systems Change of Use BCBC & BCFC Available Free Online BC
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BCBC & BCFC Available Free Online
BC FC 2.2. Owners Responsibility Records must be kept for 2 years Maintenance Document
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Who is Responsible to do Inspections?
BC Fire Services Act Section 26 Municipal Duty A residential condominium building that has (i) 2 or more levels of strata lots as defined in the Condominium Act, and, (ii) one or more corridors that are common property as defined in the Condominium Act,
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Changes to Legislation
Fire Services Act change to Fire Safety Act Compliance Monitoring Fee for Service Self-Assessment
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The 3 “E’s”
Engineering – Passive & Active Systems Education Enforcement
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PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
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ULC Listed Min. “2A” Rated
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Approved Bracket
- r Cabinet
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REQUIRED IN ALL BUILDINGS EXCEPT DWELLING UNITS Monthly Inspection Annual Inspection
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Performing Fire Self-Assessments
Address Posted FD Access Exterior exits
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Performing Fire Self-Assessments
Fire Hydrant Utilities Dryer Vents
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Outside the Building
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Inside the Building Exiting, Early Detection, & Fire Separation Exiting
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Exit Signs & Emergency Lights
Exit Signs Required
- Bldg. > 2 Storeys
OL > 150 Emergency Light Required Exits Open floor areas Public corridors
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Emergency Lighting & Exit Sign Maintenance
Emergency Lights Monthly Annual by Qualified Tech. 30 Minute Duration
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Early Detection
Smoke Alarms Required in Each : Floor Level Sleeping Area Bedroom Types of: Hard Wired Hard with Battery Voice Activated Interconnected Combination Smoke & CO
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Fire Alarm Systems
Required When : Sleeping > 10 More than 3 storeys OL > 300 - 150 Not required if each suite has direct exiting Types of: Single Stage Two Stage
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BUSINESSES MUST ALSO BE FIRE SEPARATED
KEEP THE FIRE IN THE ROOM OF ORIGIN
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Problems with Fire Doors
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Required in Assembly &
- Bldgs. with Fire
Alarm System. Purpose:
- Notify FD
- Evacuation Procedure
- Appoints Staff
- Fire Protection Equip.
- Fire Drills
- Bldg. Owner Responsible
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