Fire Inspections

North Cowichan provides service via four fire halls in Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, and South End. North Cowichan Fire is dedicated to improving the overall safety of our residents and visitors. Regularly scheduled inspections ensure that commercial, industrial, public assembly buildings, and residential occupancies are compliant with the BC Fire Code.

a chart about how to move through inspection process

 

During these inspections, buildings are checked for: 
  • The condition of fire safety equipment (fire alarms, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, extinguishers, etc.)
  • Fire hazards. 
  • Life safety issues. 
  • Access for firefighting. 

     

Commercial fire inspection requirements

Making sure buildings are free from fire hazards isn’t just common sense – it's the law. As building owners and commercial tenants you have a responsibility to fulfill certain requirements under the BC Fire Code.

Fire inspection checklists

Select your property type from the list below:

Fire safety plan guidelines 

Fire safety plans are required for: 

  • Every building containing an assembly, care, treatment, or detention occupancy

  • Every building required by the BC Building Code to have a fire alarm system

  • Areas where flammable/combustible liquids are stored or handled

  • Areas where hazardous processes or operations occur in conformance with Article 5.1 of the BC Fire Code