Fire Prevention
The Fire Prevention Branch provides a regular system of inspections of public occupancies, hospitals, light and heavy industrial, schools, group homes, daycares, and extended care facilities to ensure compliance with provincial and municipal codes and regulations, as well as attention to issues relating to public safety.
If you are looking for information about our alarm monitoring service, or wish to inquire about fire extinguisher training, please contact the fire hall.
If you have recently experienced a fire, you may find the Post Fire Handbook [PDF - 256 KB] to be helpful.
If you want a convenient form to maintain a record of your business' safety checks, download our Monthly Checklist [PDF - 553 KB].
You may also obtain a copy of our Fire Safety Plan Template [PDF - 289 KB].
IMPORTANT NOTICE: As of May 1, 2010 the B.C. Fire Code has been updated, affecting all citizens of B.C. This update requires every dwelling, whether owned or rented and regardless of age, to have a properly maintained smoke alarm. For information on smoke alarms and fire safety, go to our Life Safety Tip and Videos page.
