The National Fire Code of Canada requires the implementation of a fire safety plan for most buildings and occupancies

NFC Division B Section 2.8. Emergency Planning
2.8.1. General
2.8.1.1. Application

Fire emergency procedures conforming to this Section shall be provided for


a)  every building containing an assembly or a care or detention occupancy,

b)  every building required by the NBC to have a fire alarm system,

c)  demolition and construction sites regulated under Section 5.6.,

d)  storage areas required to have a fire safety plan in conformance with Articles 3.2.2.5. and 3.3.2.9.,

e)  areas where flammable liquids or combustible liquids are stored or handled, in conformance with Article 4.1.5.5., and

f)  areas where hazardous processes

The Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency does not make any warranties or representations with respect to the content, quality, accuracy or completeness of any information or material contained in these templates. The Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency assumes no legal liability for the content, quality, accuracy or completeness of these templates. In no event will the Halifax regional Fire & Emergency be liable for any damages, whether direct, indirect general, consequential, incidental, exemplary or special, arising from the use of these templates. A Fire Safety Plan is only valid after it has been accepted by the Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency

A fire safety plan helps to ensure effective utilization of fire safety systems, equipment and procedures in a building to protect people from fire.

Below you will find templates for the use of building owners and employers in Halifax Regional Municipality.  Some buildings may require the services of a professional consultant to assist in the development of a fire safety plan; due to the complexity of the occupancy.

Download the appropriate template for your building.  Provide all requested information and submit it via e-mail to:  

fireprevention[at]halifax.ca

The name of your submitted file should be the address of the building.  For example:  400 Horton Street.doc

Please type in the highlighted fields after clicking on them.  For check boxes, type an "X" beside the appropriate box.

Templates

  1 - No Fire Alarm System

  2- Single or Two Stage Fire Alarm System - High Buildings

  3 - Two Stage Fire Alarm System

  4 - Single Stage Fire Alarm System

  5 - Small Apartment Building/Single Stage Fire Alarm System

  Appendix "A" for Tenants  

Submission Of Drawings

You Can:

• Attach them to your e-mail fireprevention[at]halifax.ca
• Fax them to (902) 490-5228.
• Mail them to our office.

Be sure to indicate the street address, so we can match the completed drawings with the safety plan you submit.

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