Fire Inspection and Occupancy Load Requests
Fire Inspection and Occupancy Load Requests
Canmore Fire-Rescue completes Fire Inspections, Occupancy Loads, and Fire Smart Assessments for the Town of Canmore.
What you need to know before completing a request:
- All information must be completed in the form below
- Fire emergencies take precedence over inspections
- Charges apply
Fire Inspections are required if a business has a change of occupancy, has renovations over $5000, is a newly constructed building expecting public occupancy, requires an annual inspection for licensing (i.e. daycares), or if there is a safety concern.
Occupant Loads are required if the business has a change of occupancy, is a newly constructed building expecting public occupancy, for specific licensing (i.e., pop-up patio), upon complaint, or if there is a safety concern.
If you have any questions, contact our Fire-Rescue team.
Fire Inspection Process
· Download the Pre-Inspection Checklist – pdf click here (197 KB) and review all applicable areas on the checklist to ensure compliance.
· If you have a fire alarm and/or sprinkler system, ensure you have up-to-date records ready to show the inspector, confirming that they have been checked within the last 12 months by a qualified person.
· Have a completed Emergency Plan prepared printed for review. See below for an example of the information you need to include.
· Have a completed Evacuation Plan prepared and printed for review. See below for an example of the information you need to include.
EMERGENCY PLAN
Address:
Emergency Contact & Phone #:
Muster Point:
Emergency Procedures for Staff
Upon discovery of Fire:
· Leave the fire area immediately and close doors.
· Sound Fire Alarm (activate pull station).
· While evacuating, call 911 from a safe location and provide information asked by dispatcher.
· Leave building via nearest exit.
Upon hearing Fire Alarm:
· Leave building via nearest exit.
· Close doors behind you.
· Call 911 from a safe location.
Emergency Procedures for Supervisory Staff
Upon Discovery of Fire:
· Alert occupants.
· Leave fire area immediately and close the doors behind you.
· Sound fire alarm and follow the alarm supervisory procedures.
· Call 911 from a safe location.
· Exit the building via stairs to the closest exit.
· Meet at Muster Point previously agreed upon.
Upon Hearing Fire Alarm:
· Notify 911.
· Ensure that the other occupants have been notified of the emergency conditions.
· If it is safe to do so, supervise the evacuation of all occupants, including those whom require assistance.
· Upon arrival of Fire Department, inform officer in command of the conditions in the building and coordinate the efforts of the supervisory staff with those of the Fire Department.
· Provide access to vital information to the fire department as to the location of persons, master list, and master keys for this building.
EMERGENCY PLAN
Address:
Emergency Contact & Phone #:
Muster Point:
If You Discover a Fire:
· Activate the Fire Alarm
· Call 911 (Fire Department) and provide the following information
Exact physical address
Building #, room #, area, floor level
Type of emergency (ie. Fire, chemical spill etc.)
Severity of situation
· Close any doors or windows that may restrict emergency if it is safe to do so
· Extinguish fire - only if you can do so safely and quickly
If Fire Cannot be Extinguished:
· Leave building via nearest exit.
· Activate nearest fire alarm
At the Sound of the Alarm:
· Exit the building through the nearest emergency exit
· Alert and assist others in leaving the building
· Do not delay in collecting personal possessions
· Do not push or overtake
· Proceed to the designated emergency assembly area /muster point
· Remain at the assembly area/muster point and ensure everyone is accounted for
· Do not re-enter the building until you are advised that it is safe to do so
Emergency Phone Numbers:
Fire, Rescue, Dangerous Goods, Ambulance, Police: 911
Power: (xxx).xxx.xxxx
Water: (xxx).xxx.xxxx
Gas: (xxx).xxx.xxxx
NOTE: When creating your plan, include the following:
- Create a floor plan showing exits, alarm pull stations, and fire extinguishers.
- Ensure that the location of the assembly area is shown on the floor plan.
- Include a legend to easily identify exits.
· If there is a fire emergency during the time of your fire inspection, a member of the Fire-Rescue team will contact you to reschedule as quickly as possible.
· Bring all of forms you completed in step 2 to the inspection to demonstrate your compliance.
Occupancy Load Process
- Ensure you have an up-to-date floor plan to provide the Fire Inspector at time of inspection.
· If there is a fire emergency during the time of your fire inspection, a member of the Fire-Rescue team will contact you to reschedule as quickly as possible.
