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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
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Cremona & District Emergency Services
205 1st East Cremona Alberta, T0M-0R0
PH# 403-637-0222 Cell# 403-870-4223 Info@cremonafire.com -
Inspection Prepared by
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Safety Codes Number
BUSINESS INFORMATION
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Company Name
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Address
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Location
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Business Owner/ Manager Name:
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Business Owner / Manager Phone Number:
INSPECTION DETAILS
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Type of Inspection
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Date & Time of Inspection
Occupancy A Inspection
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Date of Building Construction or last major renovation
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Is the exterior of the building found to be free of accumulated combustible materials and debris? AFC Div B 2.4.1.1 Accumulation of Combustible Materials- 1) Combustible waste materials in and around buildings shall not be permitted to accumulate in quantities of locations that will constitute an undue fire hazard
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Is exterior access provided to all sides of the building, allowing for unobstructed Fire Department Access? AFC DIV B- 2.5.1.1 Access to Building
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Is the building address visible from the street?
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Is a lockbox provided for Fire Department access to the building? AFC DIV B- 2.5.1.3(2) A fire department key box shall be installed and provided with keys and devices
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Is building contact information current and up to date?
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Are keys located in the lockbox for access to building, roof, fire alarm control panel, fire safety plan box, service rooms and other related areas? AFC DIV B 2.5.1.3(3) Keys or devices provided in conformance with sentence (2) shall be affixed to a key ring or rings, and identified with tags indicating their function
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Is a Fire Safety Plan provided? AFC Div B 2.8.2.1(1) In buildings or areas described in article 2.8.1.1, a fire safety plan conforming to this section shall be prepared in cooperation with the fire department and other applicable regulatory authorities and shall include A) the emergency procedures to be used in case of fire B) the appointment and organization of designated supervisory staff to carry out fire safety duties, C) the training of supervisory staff and other occupants in their responsibilities for fire safety D) documents including diagrams, showing the type location and operation of the building fire emergency systems, E) the holding of fire drills, F) the control of fire hazards in the building, and G) the inspection and maintenance of building facilities provided for the safety of occupants. 2) The fire safety plan shall be reviewed at intervals not greater than 12 months to ensure that it takes account of changes in the use and other characteristics of the building
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Is the Fire Safety Plan current and up to date? AFC Div B-2.8.2.1 (2) The fire safety plan shall be reviewed at intervals not greater than 12 months to ensure that it takes account of changes in the use and other characteristics of the building
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Are copies of emergency procedures posted on each floor? AFC Div B- 2.8.2.7 At least one copy of the fire emergency procedures shall be prominently posted on each floor area
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Are all designated Fire Doors in good condition and allowed to close and latch as required? ABC Div 2 3.1.8.13 A swing type door in a fire separation shall be equipped with a positive latching mechanism designed to hold the door in the closed position after each use. NFPA 80- Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives
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Are all fire separations maintained and protected? AFC Div B 2.2.1.2 Damage to fire separations- Where fire separations are damaged so as to affect their integrity, they shall be repaired so that the integrity of the fire separation is maintained. AFC Div B 2.2.2.1 Openings in fire separations- Openings in fire separations shall be protected with closures in conformance with the ABC AFC Div B 2.2.2.4 Inspection and Maintenance- Closures in fire separations shall not be obstructed, blocked, wedged open, or altered in any way that would prevent the intended operation of the closure NFPA 80- Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives
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Interior Finishing, Furnishing and Decorative Materials? AFC Div B 2.3.1.3 Decorative Materials- 1)Except as permitted by Sentences (2) and (3), decorative materials on walls or ceilings of occupancies shall have a flame spread rating not greater than that required for the interior finish of the space in which they are located. AFC Div B 2.3.1.3 (2) In assembly occupancies and care, treatment, or detention occupancies, combustible materials used for festive decorations, including, but not limited to crepe paper decorations, other combustible trimming or ornaments and Christmas trees, shall be of the flame resistant type, or conform to CAN/ULC-S109, "Flame Tests of Flame-Resistant Fabrics and Films."
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Are all Exits, Hallways, Corridors, stairwells and other Access Ways unobstructed and free and clear of any storage? AFC Div B 2.7.1.6 (1) Means of egress shall be maintained in good repair and free of obstructions AFC DIv B 2.4.1.1 (2) Combustible material, other than those for which the location, room or space is designed, shall not be permitted to accumulate in any part of an elevator shaft, ventilation shaft, means of egress, service room or service space
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Is a means of egress and door hardware properly installed and maintained? AFC Div B 2.7.2- Doors and means of egress
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Are all Fire Exit Signs illuminated? AFC Div B- 2.7.3.1(2)- Exit lighting and exit signs shall be illuminated during times when the building is occupied
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Is Emergency lighting in a good overall condition? AFC Div B 2.7.3.1(3)- Emergency lighting shall be maintained in operating condition, in conformance with section 6.5
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Has Emergency lighting been tested on a regular, documented basis? AFC Div B 6.5.1.7(1)- Except as provided in article 6.5.1.6, emergency lights shall be inspected at intervals not greater than 12 months to ensure that they are functional AFC Div B 6.5.1.6 (1) Self- contained emergency lighting unit equipment shall be inspected at intervals not greater than one month to ensure that a) pilot lights are functioning and not obviously damaged or obstructed, b) the terminal connections are clean, free of corrosion and lubricated when necessary, c) the terminal clamps are clean and tight as per manufacturer's specifications, d) the battery surface is kept clean and dry, and e) the light heads are aligned in an acceptable manner. AFC Div B 6.5.1.6 (2) Self-contained emergency lighting unit equipment shall be tested at intervals not greater than one month to ensure that the emergency lights will function upon failure of the primary power supply, and B) at intervals not greater than 12 months 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, the charging conditions for voltage and current and the recovery period shall be tested to endure that the charging system is functioning in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications
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Is the building adequately provided with fire extinguishers? NFPA 10- Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers AFC Div B 2.1.5.1- Portable extinguishers shall be installed in all buildings except dwelling units
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Are portable Fire Extinguishers properly mounted and signed? AFC Div B 6.2.1.1 (1) Portable fire extinguishers shall be inspected, tested and maintained in conformance with NFPA 10, "Portable FIre Extinguishers." AFC Div B 2.1.5.1 (1) Portable extinguishers shall be installed in all buildings except dwelling units. AFC Div B 2.1.5.1(2) Except as otherwise required by this code, portable fire extinguishers shall be selected and installed in accordance with NFPA 10, "Portable Fire Extinguishers." NFPA 10- Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
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Are all portable Fire Extinguisher inspection tags found to be up to date? NFPA 10- Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers AFC Div B 6.2.1.1(1) Portable extinguishers shall be inspected, tested and maintained in conformance with NFPA 10
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Is the service room/ Electrical vault access locked? AFC Div B 2.6.3.2(1) Electrical equipment vaults shall be kept locked so that unauthorized persons will not have access to them
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Are all service rooms found to be clean with no accumulated combustible materials? AFC Div B 2.4.1.1 (2) Combustible materials, other than those for which the location, room or space is designed, shall not be permitted to accumulate in any part of an elevator shaft, ventilation shaft, means of egress, service room or service space
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All electrical wiring and equipment are safe/extension cord use appropriate? AFC Div B 2.4.7.1(1) Electrical installations shall be used and maintained so as not to constitute an undue fire hazard
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Are combustibles stored in a safe manner? AFC Div B 2.4.1.1- Accumulation of Combustible Materials AFC Div B 2.4.1.2- Storage Rooms for Combustible Waste Materials AFC Div B 2.4.1.3- Waste receptacles ABC Div B 3.6.2.5(1) a room for the storage of combustible refuse shall be a) Separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation with a fire resistance rating not less than 1h and b) sprinklered
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The heating appliance is serviced and in good order? AFC Div B 2.6.1.6(1)- Heating, Ventilating and air-conditioning systems, including appliances, chimneys and flue pipes, shall be operated and maintained so as to not create a hazardous condition
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Are emergency telephone numbers posted?
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Are all compressed gas cylinders handled/stored correctly? AFC Div B 2.4.4.6- Gas Containers
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Do curtains, drapes and other decorative materials conform to current Flame Test requirements? AFC Div B 2.3.2.1 Drapes, Curtains and Decorative Materials- 1) Drapes, curtains and other decorative materials including textiles and films used in buildings shall conform to CAN/ULC-S109, "Flame Tests of Flame-Resistant Fabrics and Films," when such drapes, curtains and or other decorative materials are used in a) any assembly occupancy or Group B, Division 1 detention occupancy, b) any lobby or exit, or c) any open floor areas exceeding 500 meters squared in any business and personal services, mercantile or industrial occupancy, except where the floor area is divided into fire compartments not exceeding 500m squared in area and separated from the remainder of the floor area by fire separations having at least a 1hr fire-resistance rating
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Are designated maximum "Occupant Load Signs" provided? AFC Div B 2.7.1.4- Signs AFC Div B 2.1.4- Posted Information
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Are combustible materials attached to classroom and access to exit walls and ceilings less than 20% of the surface? AFC Div B 2.3.1.3 Decorative Materials
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Are fire drills being conducted as per code? AFC Div B 2.8.3- Fire Drills
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Is non-fixed seating adhered to as per code? AFC Div B 2.7.1.5 Non-fixed Seating
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Is the staff to children ratio adhered to in Day-Care centres? AFC Div B 2.10.2- Supervision of children
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Unclassified Fault
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is there a Fire Alarm System that requires inspection?
Fire Alarm Systems
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Does the Fire alarm panel appear to be in a good overall condition? AFC Div B 6.3.1.1(1) Fire Alarm and voice communication systems shall be maintained in operable condition at all times
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Was the Power Light found to be on? AFC Div B 6.3.1.1(1) Fire alarm and voice communications systems shall be maintained in operable condition at all times
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Is the Fire Alarm system being tested as required by the owner or authorized representative of the building? AFC Div B 6.3.1.2(1) Fire alarm systems shall be inspected and tested in conformance with CAN/ULC-S536,"Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems."
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Is a Log Book maintained detailing all testing, maintenance and servicing of the Fire Alarm system? AFC Div C Part 2.2.1.2 (1) Where this code that plans be provided, or that tests, inspections, maintenance or operational procedures be performed, records shall be made and the original or a copy shall be retained at the premises for examination by the authority having jurisdiction. AFC Div C 2.2.1.2(2) The initial verification or test reports for each system shall be retained throughout the life of the systems AFC Div C 2.2.1.2(3) Records of tests, inspections, maintenance, or operational procedures undertaken after the initial tests referred to in sentence 2 shall be retained so that at least the current and the immediately preceding records are available. AFC Div C 2.2.1.2(4) Notwithstanding the conditions stated in Sentence (3), no record shall be destroyed within two years of having been prepared
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Is a sign stating to call 911 posted near manual pull stations that are not provisioned to transmit a signal to the fire department? AFC Div B 2.8.2.7 (3) Where a fire alarm system has been installed with no provisions to transmit a signal to the fire department, a sign shall be posted at each manually actuated signaling box requesting that the fire department be notified, and including the telephone number of that department
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Is the Fire Alarm system properly monitored?
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Is there Commercial Cooking Equipment that requires inspection?
Commercial Cooking Equipment and Area
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Does the cooking equipment grease extraction - ventilation system appear to be in a good overall condition? AFC Div B 2.6.1.9 Commercial Cooking Equipment NFPA 96 Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations ABC Div B 6.3.1.1 Requirement for Venting
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Is the extraction equipment, ducting and other areas being cleaned a minimum of once every 6 months? NFPA 96- Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations AFC Div B 2.6.1.9 Commercial Cooking Equipment
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Is a sticker, sign or other means been provided detailing the last duct cleaning date? NFPA 96 - Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations
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Does the Fire Suppression system appear to meet the requirements of UL 300 and ULC C1254.6-1995 standards? NFPA 96- Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations
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Is a tag provided on the fire suppressions system cylinder that states the system meets UL 300 and ULC C1254.6-1995 standards? NFPA 96- Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations
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Is the Fire Suppression Manual Pull Station located in an area that is readily accessible? NFPA 96- Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations
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Is the Fire Suppression Manual Pull Stations Clearly Identified with instruction on use? NFPA 96- Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations
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Is a Class K hand held fire extinguisher provided? NFPA 96- Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations NFPA 10- Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
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Is the Class K fire extinguisher being inspected as required? NFPA 96- Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations NFPA 10- Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
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Is there a sign in a conspicuous place that indicates the manual operation of suppression system and Class K extinguisher? AFC Div B 2.6.1.9(5) Instructions for manually operating the fire protection systems shall be posted conspicuously in the kitchen as part of the fire safety plan. NFPA 96- Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations
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Is the Fire Suppression system being serviced, inspected and tested a minimum of once every 6 months? NFPA 96- Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations AFC Div B 2.6.1.9 Commercial Cooking Equipment
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Is a tag provided stating that this inspection process has taken place? NFPA 96- Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations AFC Div B 2.6.1.9 Commercial Cooking Equipment
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Is there a Sprinkler and Standpipe System that requires inspection
Sprinkler and Standpipe System
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Is clear unobstructed access provided to the FD (Fire Department) connection? AFC Div B 2.5.1.4 (1) Access to fire department connections for sprinkler or standpipe systems by firefighters and their equipment shall be maintained free of obstructions at all times. AFC Div B 2.5.1.5(1) Streets, yards and roadways provided for fire department access shall be maintained so as to be ready for use at all times by fire department vehicles AFC Div B 2.5.1.5(2) Vehicles shall not be parked to obstruct access by fire department vehicles and signs shall be posted prohibiting such parking
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Is a sign provided designating where the FD connection is? AFC Div B 2.1.4- Posted Information
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Is the Main Sprinkler Valve chained open or alarmed? NFPA 13 Standard for the installation of Sprinkler systems ABC Div B 3.2.5.14(2) The sprinkler system required by sentence 1 shall be equipped with water flow detecting devices, with each device serving not more than one story
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Are back flow valves being tested every 5 years? NFPA 25- Standard for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems AFC Div B 6.4.1(1) Water-based fire protection systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained in conformance with NFPA 25 "Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems"
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Is the Sprinkler system being tested a minimum of once every year? AFC Div B 6.4.1.1(1) Water-based fire protection systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained in conformance with NFPA 25, "Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems."
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Is a tag provided on the system stating when the last inspection took place? NFPA 25 Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-based Fire Protection Systems
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Does the sprinkler room have 2 spare heads per type and wrench present? NFPA 13- Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
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Does the Sprinkler System appear to be functioning as required? NFPA 13- Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems NFPA 25 Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
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Is the Sprinkler System enclosure / room secure and free of non-standard storage? ABC Div B 2.4.1.1(2) Combustible materials, other than those for which the location, room or space is designed, shall not be permitted to accumulate in any part of an elevator shaft, ventilation shaft, means of egress, service room or service space
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Has the private Hydrant been inspected/tested (Semi Annually) and documented? NFPA 25- Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance for Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
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Are minimum clearances of sprinkler heads maintained? 450mm NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
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This is a Occupancy Class B
Occupancy B
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Mag lock doors and or automatic doors are tested for release and locking function annually?
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AFC Div B 2.7.2.1(4) When doors are equipped with electromagnetic locks, these locks shall be tested at intervals not greater than 12 months
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Has auxillary power generator been inspected, tested and maintained as per CSA C282?
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AFC Div B 6.5.1.1(1) Emergency power supplies shall be inspected, tested and maintained as per CSA C282, "Emergency Electrical Power Supply for Buildings."
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Are written records available for testing and maintenance of exit doors, release hardware, elevators and emergency power systems?
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AFC Div B 6.5.1.4 (1) Written records shall be maintained as required in CSA C282,"Emergency Electrical Power Supply for Buildings."
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AFC Div C 2.2.1.2 (1) Where this code that plans be provided, or that tests, inspections, maintenance or operational procedures be performed, records shall be made and the original or a copy shall be retained at the premises for examination by the authority having jurisdiction
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AFC Div B 2.7.2.2 Records of tests required in sentences 2.7.2.1 shall be retained in conformance with Article 2.2.1.2 of Division C
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Has fuel supply been refreshed within the last 12 months?
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AFC Div B 6.5.1.5(1) Liquid fuel storage tanks shall be drained and refilled with fresh fuel at intervals not greater than 12 months
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Is a Fire Marshal appointed for Group B Div 2 occupancies?
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AFC Div B 2.15.1.1(1) A person in charge of a building classified as a group b, division 2 occupancy shall appoint a fire marshal
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Is the appointed Fire Marshall inspecting the Group B DIv 2 occupancy every 6 months and providing the report to the AHJ?
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AFC Div B 2.15.1.1 A Fire Marshal appointed under sentence 1 shall, at least every 6 months, inspect the building and all related buildings for fire hazards and provide a written report to the person in charge indicating a) the condition of the exits, fire extinguishers and fire alarm equipment, and b) any other conditions relative to fire safety in the building or related buildings. (3) THe person in charge shall forward a copy of the report referred to in sentence (2) to the authority having jurisdiction
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This is a Occupancy Class C
Occupancy C
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Is a sign provided beside each elevator access door on each floor stating "Elevators should not be used in the event of a Fire"
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AFC Div B 7.1.1.4(6) Where firefighters' elevator identification has been provided as required by elevator regulations made pursuant to the Safety Codes Act, it shall be maintained in a condition acceptable to the fire department
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Are all "Smoke alarm Systems" being tested and documented as required
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AFC Div B 6.7.1.1(1) Except as required by sentences (2) and (3), smoke alarms shall be inspected, tested and maintained in conformance with CAN/ULC-S552 Maintenance and testing of Smoke alarms
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AFC Div B 6.7.1.1(3) Smoke alarms in suites of hotels, motels and group homes are to be inspected, tested and cleaned every month
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AFC Div B 6.7.1.1(4) A record shall be kept of all testing of smoke alarms installed in hotels, motels and group homes, and shall be retained in conformance with Article 2.2.1.2 of division C
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Were laundry room lint traps found to be clean
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AFC Div B 2.4.1.4(1) Lint traps, vents and associated piping in laundry equipment shall be cleaned at intervals frequent enough to prevent the lint from accumulating in quantities that will constitute a fire hazard
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Is signage provided stating that all Lint traps located in Dryers should be cleaned out after each use
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Are emergency procedures posted in every hotel and motel bedroom?
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Are smoke alarms installed in each dwelling unit?
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AFC Div B 2.1.2.2(1) Smoke alarms conforming to CAN/ULC-S531 shall be installed in each dwelling unit and except for care, treatment or detention occupancies required to have a fire alarm system in each sleeping room not within a dwelling unit
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This is a Occupancy Class D
Occupancy D
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Are all aisles unobstructed?
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AFC Div B 2.7.1.6 (1) Means of egress shall be maintained in good repair and free of obstructions
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This is a Occupancy Class E
Occupancy E
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Are all entrance areas to building kept free and clear of materials to allow emergency access
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AFC Div B 2.7.1.2(2) Every required egress doorway shall be served by an aisle that a) has a clear width not less than 1100 mm
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AFC Div B 2.7.1.6(1) Means of egress shall be maintained in good repair and free of obstructions
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Are all Exit (Means of Egress) areas free and clear of stock and stored materials
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Are aisles leading to designated Egress / Exit areas provided with a clear width of 1100 mm
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Are all other aisles maintained with a clear width of 900mm
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AFC Div B 2.7.1.2(3) A subsidiary aisle with only a single direc tion of travel to an aisle described in Sentence 2 is permitted to provided it has a clear width not less than 900mm and a length not greater than a)7.5m in business and personal services, mercantile and high hazard industrial occupancies b) 10m in medium hazard industrial occupancies c)15 m in low-hazard industrial occupancies
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Are shelving / display units secured to prevent accidental fall or knock over
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Are materials stored on shelving units secure
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FINAL INSPECTION DETAILS
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This inspection assumes no responsibility for the facility. The owner or authorized agent shall be responsible for carrying out the provisions of the Alberta Fire Code.
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Safety Codes Officer
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Safety Codes Officer Phone Number:
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Safety Codes Officer Signature
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Inspection Status
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In the opinion of the above mentioned Safety Codes Officer, this organization meets the occupancy class fire code requirements set out by the Alberta Fire Code.
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Date of Inspection Completion