There is no question that fire plans are important. The National Fire Code, Section 2.8, requires a fire safety plan for every building classified as Group A or B occupancy. These plans must be kept up-to-date and reviewed at least once every 12 months.
Penalties for noncompliance include stiff fines and imprisonment. Within the past five years, for example, the province of Ontario has doubled its fine to $50,000. The Criminal Code calls for prison sentences up to five years for building owners found negligent.
A complete Fire Safety Plan consists of:
Layouts of the interior and exterior
Safe meeting areas
Locations of shut off valves and hazardous materials
Fire drill procedures
Information about mobility-impaired persons in the building
Important contact numbers
Fortunately for local owners, managers and tenants, Canada offers some of the most advanced technology in this field. In fact, we are the first country in the world to create Web-enabled fire plan applications.
Digital plans are much faster to create and maintain, and having them online means they can be updated anywhere with an internet connection. As an added bonus, fire departments can download these en route to a fire and always have the most current information.
PLANiT Fire Safety Plans are so easy to use you can do it yourself. This self-serve program is available online through our website. It automatically adjusts to your jurisdiction and building type, and guides you through all the necessary steps. We also offer assistance and technical support.
A good fire plan can save money and headaches for those in the industry - it can also save precious assets and priceless lives.
Please Click Here to view our article in the May-June 2009 edition of Canadian Apartment Magazine.
Please click Here for a sample Site Plan Schematic and Here for a Typical Floor Schematic.
