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This Guide was written to assist the building owner, property manager, building operator, and building maintenance personnel in maintaining their fire protection equipment in proper operating condition.
This Guide was written to assist the building owner, property manager, building operator, and building maintenance personnel in maintaining their fire protection equipment in proper operating condition. The material included here is based on the Ontario Fire Code, NFPA, ULC, CSA Standards, and good operating practice. For use outside of Ontario, please refer to your Provincial Building and Fire Codes. This guide is not intended to replace any Codes, Standards or operator’s manuals.
INTRODUCTION
PART I: BASIC FIRE INFORMATION AND FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
INTRODUCTION TO THE FIRE CODE
FOUR STAGES OF FIRE PROTECTION
THE FIRE TETRAHEDRON
DUE DILIGENCE
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS OF SERVICE PERSONS
ALTERNATIVE MEASURES – FIREWATCH
HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES
DON’T GIVE FIRE A PLACE TO START!
FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
VOICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARM SYSTEMS
EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEMS
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
STANDPIPE AND HOSE SYSTEMS
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
FIRE SEPARATIONS
FIRE SHUTTERS COMMERCIAL COOKING OPERATIONS
PART II: CHECKS, INSPECTIONS, AND TESTS
LOG BOOKS
CHECKS, INSPECTIONS, AND TESTS
DAILY CHECKS, INSPECTIONS, AND TESTS
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS
FIRE ALARM AND VOICE COMMUNICATION PANELS
KEY BOX AND FIRE SAFETY PLAN BOX
MEANS OF EGRESS
FIRE SEPARATION DOORS
LINT TRAPS
SPRINKLER ROOM
WEEKLY CHECKS, INSPECTIONS, AND TESTS
EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEMS
SPRINKLER SYSTEM VALVES AND GAUGES
CONDENSATION DRAINS/DRIP DRUMS
HOODS, DUCTS AND FILTERS
COOKING OPERATIONS
MONTHLY CHECKS, INSPECTIONS, AND TESTS
EMERGENCY LIGHTING BATTERY PACKS
EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR
VOICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
ELEVATORS
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
FIRE PUMP
FIRE HOSE CABINETS AND PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
BI-MONTHLY
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
TRI-MONTHLY
HIGH BUILDINGS
6-MONTHS
EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR SYSTEMS
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN SYSTEMS
ANNUALS
PART III: APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS
ONTARIO FIRE CODE SECTION 2.16
APPENDIX B
BARBEQUES ON BALCONIES
APPENDIX C
FIRE SAFETY PLANS
APPENDIX D
COOKING OPERATIONS OUTSIDE DWELLING UNITS
APPENDIX E
FIREWORKS
Bruce Lacillade is a retired Fire Prevention Inspector with the Burlington Fire Department and a regular contributer to Firefighting in Canada. He is an affiliate member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers and is a Fire Protection Specialist. Bruce also holds a BA in Social Services and a MA in Divinity. He lives in the Niagara region with his wife, daughter and two dogs.
This Guide was written to assist the building owner, property manager, building operator, and building maintenance personnel in maintaining their fire protection equipment in proper operating condition. The material included here is based on the Ontario Fire Code, NFPA, ULC, CSA Standards, and good operating practice. For use outside of Ontario, please refer to your Provincial Building and Fire Codes. This guide is not intended to replace any Codes, Standards or operator’s manuals.