Fire Alarms

The early detection of a fire can be the difference between minor damage and a major catastrophe. This is why it pays to count on the professionals of Community Fire Prevention to maintain your fire alarm and life safety systems.

Fire Alarm Systems Vancouver

Community Fire Protection provides and installs fire alarm systems tailored to each site’s unique needs.

Our customer’s get:

Strong industry knowledge and Journeymen Electricians
Free quotes
Depreciation Report reviews for Fire Alarm Panel upgrades
Professional and honest advice for changing or upgrading equipment
A turnkey solution. Community Fire handles the design, permitting, installation, verification and final approvals
Hands-on training of new systems

KEY CAN/ULC-S536 MONTHLY FIRE ALARM SYSTEM INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

A minimum or one initiating field device or manual pull station shall be operated on a rotational basis and the confirmation of both an alert signal and alarm signal confirmed or as otherwise outlined in the building Fire Safety Plan.
The primary annunciator should also be inspected to confirm the tested device annunciates correctly.
Operation of the common audible and visual shall be tested on a monthly basis.
Buildings which also have voice communications systems are also required by CAN/ULC-S536 to confirm two way communications of emergency handsets and proper voice paging on a rotational monthly basis.

FIRE ALARM PROFESSIONALS ON YOUR SIDE

Help you stay compliant.As outlined in CAN/ULC S536 fire alarm systems are required to be maintained and tested on both an annual and monthly basis. Let the trained and knowledgeable Community Fire Prevention staff help you meet all requirements of both your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) as well as outside insurance agencies.
Keep your fire alarm system in peak operation.Community Fire Prevention technicians stay current with manufacturer requirements and the current BC Fire Code and Vancouver Fire Bylaw regulations.
Reduce the worry of insurance coverage eligibility. Community Fire electronically documents all services performed at every site including routine maintenance, annual fire inspections and on-going service calls to test and inspect fire equipment.
Promote Safety. We demonstrate commitment to a higher standard of protection for your employees or residents by maintaining all your fire and life safety equipment professionally and on-time.

Did you know?

COMMON ANNUAL FIRE ALARM INSPECTION QUESTIONS

Q: Who’s responsible for maintaining Annual Fire Inspections?
A: The BC Fire Code and Vancouver Fire bylaw clearly identify that the owner or owners authorized agent are responsible for carrying out the provisions of the code and ensuring that fire protection installations shall be maintained in operating condition at all times.

Q: Why do we have to complete an Annual Fire Inspections?
A: Division B – Part 6 of the BC Fire Code outlines all the requirements and further referenced documents to complete and maintain all fire protection equipment.

BCFC Part 6;

Section 6.1 – General
Section 6.2 – Portable Extinguishers
Section 6.3 – Fire Alarm and Voice Communication Systems
Section 6.4 – Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
Section 6.5 – Emergency Power Systems and Emergency Lighting
Section 6.6 – Special Fire Suppression
Section 6.7 – Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Section 6.8 – Objectives and Functional Statement

Q: How often do we need access to in-suite residential fire devices?
A: CAN/ULC-S536 states that “All Field Devices shall be tested on a yearly basis” except those that cannot be reasonably accessible for safety conditions. The examples given are continuous process operations, energized electrical equipment, radiation and height. Many AHJ’s in the lower mainland are moving towards a zero tolerance for missed suites during Annual Fire Inspections.

Q: When is the correct time to refer to the BC Building Code or BC Fire Code?
A: The BC Building Code is referred to and referenced during the installation or renovation process involving any Fire Protection Equipment. The BC Fire Code refers to all ongoing required maintenance schedules once installed.

Q: What is Smoke Detector Sensitivity Testing?
A: CAN/ULC-S536 states that each smoke detector shall be tested annually to confirm that it is within the manufacturer’s rated operating range. These readings are to recorded on the device sheet comments of each field device sheet. Community Fire Prevention utilizes the TruTest Detector Sensitivity Tester when needed.