Fire Safety Plan for

Ryerson Annual Fund

& University Advancement

Office

Abdel Hameed Adra

Abd-Ur-Rehman Khawaja

Aniqua Janjua

Haroun Khokhar

Klejda Gjermeni

Onaiza Khan

Rabioul Hassan

For

Craig Fairclough

Instructor

OHS 833

Date submitted

November 22, 2016

Table of Content

Content Page

Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………. 1

Distribution of Fire Safety Plan………………………………………………………….... 1

Building Resources Audit………………………………………………………………….. 2

Human Resources Audit…………………………………………………………………... 6

Emergency Procedures to be used in case of fire..……………………………………... 6

Control of fire hazards………………………………………………………………………. 7

Electrical hazards………………….………………………………………………………... 8

Roles and Responsibilities……………………………………………………………........ 8

Alternative Measures……………………..………………………………………………... 10

General Fire Safety and Routes of Exits………………………………………………... 11

Fire Drills……………………………………………………………………………………. 12

Maintenance/Procedures/Inspections……………………………………………………. 12

References…………………………………………………………………………………… 14

Appendix……………………………………………………………………………………. 15

Introduction

General

This Fire Safety Plan (FSP) has been prepared for the employees, employers, and occupants of

the building at 415 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario. This plan is based on the requirements of

the 2007 Ontario Fire Code (OFC) (Ontario Reg. 213/2007).

Scope

Produce an organized FSP that will be practical for the employees, employers, occupants, and

also cater to the fire department. The fire plan will serve as a guide for the individuals in the

building in the emergency case of fire. This FSP includes an introduction, an overview of the

building, general duties and responsibilities, emergency procedures, schematic drawings of the

facilities, and training on fire prevention.

Responsibility

Responsibilities of individuals and penalties are delegated in the Ontario Fire Code (Ontario

Reg. 213/2007), which is a provincial regulation made under the Fire Protection and Prevention

Act. The owner is responsible for complying with the fire code. The OFC defines an “owner” as

“any person, firm, or corporation having control over any portion of the building or property

under consideration and includes the persons in the building or property.” Supervisory staff must

be instructed on the emergency fire procedures as stated in the Fire Safety Plan and then be

delegated duties and responsibilities.

Distribution of Fire Safety Plan and Records

Distribution of Fire Safety Plan

Copies of the Fire Safety Plan will be sent to the Toronto Fire Services to be reviewed and

subsequently approved.

● 1 copy of the approved FSP will be placed in the main lobby in a fire safety plan

box that will be locked and only to be open by security, property manager, and

Toronto Fire Services.

● 1 copy of the approved FSP will be placed in the security office on the ground

level.

● 1 copy of the approved FSP will be placed at the fire alarm panel located in the

main lobby

Workers and occupants can talk to their respective floors fire warden if they require physical

copies of emergency procedures.

Records

1. Written documents regarding tests and recommendations will be kept for a minimum of 3

years that will be given to the Chief Fire Official upon request.

2. A permanent record will be kept that contains inspection dates, inspector's name, and

description of inspection.

3. A permanent record of all fire drills will be kept and updated accordingly. The record will

be available to the Chief Fire Official upon request.

Building Resources Audit

Building Description and Layout

Figure 1 - Picture of

location, 415 Yonge

Street, Toronto, Ontario.

(Image from:

https://goo.gl/xCvA2e)

415 Yonge Street is a high-rise building constructed between 1972 and 1974. The building

features 19 stories, 17 of which are dedicated to office spaces and 2 stories dedicated to the

main floor and retail space. It is classified under Group D; Offices according to table 3.1.2.1 of

the National Building Code (NBC). There are 6 elevators and 2 stairwells in the premise. It was

renovated in 2014 and is managed by Tony Laranjeira of Artis REIT (Spacelist, 2016).

Primary material used for construction are concrete, steel rebar, structural steel beam, wooden

studs, gypsum board, batt insulation, air barrier, vapor barrier, bricks, plywood, stucco, glass

windows, and aluminum siding, to name the most common substances. Major composition of

the building use materials that have a relatively poor thermal conductivity, like steel and

concrete (The Concrete Centre, 2016).

Use and Occupancy

415 Yonge Street is composed of offices, and 4 units of retail space. The building is classified

as Group D; Offices, as it is largely composed of office space.

Sprinkler system

All areas of the main lobby have sprinkler systems in place, including retail spaces. The

staircases and floors do not have sprinkler systems. They are 4 hoses located on each floor, on

the northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest corners. Although there was no sprinkler

system installed in the call center, it was mainly due to the fact that it was not required because

of the nature of the room.

Fire Alarm System

415 Yonge Street is equipped with a single-stage manual pull Fire Alarm System (FAS) in all

areas. The fire control panel is located in the main lobby behind the security desk as seen in

figure 2. The fire alarm panel is Simplex 4100 ES with One Bay.

The signaling devices that form part of the Fire Alarm System are: strobe lights and bells.

The initiating devices that form part of the FAS are: single-stage manual pull station and smoke

detectors.

Emergency Power

The emergency generator of the building provides emergency power to the FAS if their batteries

fail.

Sequence of Operations

After the manual pull-down station or smoke detector is activated the following events will occur:

An audible alert will sound and all strobe lights will come on.

The system will indicate where the alarm was activated from and its located displayed on

the panel.

The control panel will log the event, with its time and date.

Air condition and ventilation fans will shut down.

All elevators will be grounded.

Resetting Panel

The alarms will continue to sound until manually silenced using the fire control panel located on

the main floor after resetting the triggered manual pull-down station. No alarm is to be shut off or

silenced without the confirmation from Toronto Fire and Emergency Services.

Exits

In an event of a fire it is important to know the where to go, what to do and not to do. The goal is

to exit the building as quickly as possible without getting harmed. There are two stairwells

located on the southeast and southwest side of the building as seen in figure 3. The building

contains crossover floors on floor 3, 8,12, 16, and 20. Crossover floors are there to divert people

to another stairwell incase the stairwell they are in is blocked by obstructions or smoke. There is

also the front door of the building as well as a rare door provided for entering and exiting of

occupants and the fire fighters. A meeting area is assigned and made well aware of, towards

which everyone must make their way when exiting during a fire using the closest stairwell exit. If

any doors are blocked by the fire, an alternative exit must be appointed by the warden in

charge.

During the hours of operation, it must also be ensured that the exits including hallways,

corridors, and aisles remain unlocked and free from physical obstruction. Exit signs should

always be illuminated; any and every non-working bulbs must be replaced. Positioning of the

partitions or other similar objects should not obstruct the visibility of the exit.

Emergency Lighting

Emergency lighting are not provided in hallways or stairwells. In case of a blackout, occupants

are not supplied with a generator either. However, a person designated as a fire warden is

provided with an emergency evacuation kit, and is in charge of ensuring the safety of the

occupants on their floor. The emergency kit includes glow sticks, a flashlight, reflective tape,

and a whistle. Figure 6 shows the components included in the fire wardens emergency

evacuation kit. An alternative measure can be to use a mobile phone’s flash.

Fire Department Access

The building is easily accessible from the northbound side of Yonge Street, approximately 75m

north of Gerrard Street East and Yonge Street. Fire hydrants are located in front of 407 Yonge

Street and north side of the building in the pathway between McGill Street and Yonge Street.

There is also a backdoor provided by the building to allow easy access and entrance to the

building for firefighters.

Portable Extinguishers & Fire Hose

Fire extinguishers provided in the building are stored in cabinets that also contain the fire hose

and flow valves in areas required by Section 6 of the OFC. Class ABC fire extinguishers are

located in the building. Only trained occupants of the workplace should operate the portable

extinguisher and fire hose in the event of an emergency situation.

Extinguisher use requires:

● There is an acceptable range of pressure on the dial for the extinguisher.

● Spray at the base of the fire to allow the best suppression method.

● Never use pressurized water extinguisher on electrical equipment.

● Dry chemical extinguisher on combustibles may re-ignite.

● Do not continue engaging if the firefight if the flame has not been suppressed with one

extinguisher use.

Fire Hose use requires:

● Used in combination with two trained individuals, one holds the hose nozzle while the

other opens the water valve

● Extend the hose to full length without any bends or folds after it is taken out of the fire

storage cabinet.

● Slowly open valve while firmly grasping the fire hose to brace for pressure.

● Water pressure control is applied by the nozzle and may be adjusted as required.

Fire Hydrants

There a 2 fire hydrants located in front of 407 Yonge Street and north side of the building in the

pathway between McGill Street and Yonge Street.

Automatic Sprinkler System

There were no automatic sprinklers places in the call centre

Standpipe

38mm x 30m hose, a nozzle,a fire extinguisher, a 38mm hose connection, and 2 independant

cock/plug valves that can be used to control water flow. All water control valves should be

supervised.

Shutoff Systems

The electrical, gas and water supply can be shut off but location not disclosed.

Exit Signs

Exit signs are located in the following areas:

● Hallways

● Assembly areas

● Washrooms

● All Exits

Human Resources Audit

Building Address: 415 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M5B 2E7

Property Manager Name: Address:

Contact email:

Tony Laranjeira Suite 1802, 415 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M5B 2E7 tlaranjeira@artisreit.com

Our Rep Name: Address:

Contact number:

Johnathan Chan 415 Yonge Street 416-979-5000 x7895

Toronto Fire and EMS Phone 911 (Emergency) 416-808-2222 (Non-Emergency)

Emergency procedures to be used in case of fire

Witnessing a fire

● In case of fire, proceed towards the nearest exit and evacuate the building immediately.

● Do not use the elevator

● If the smoke in the hallway appears heavier, it may be safer to stay in your area.

● Activate the fire alarm system to alert other members in the building.

● Help others move out of the building and close all the doors behind you once everyone

is out to further prevent the fire from spreading.

● Call (9-1-1) and alert the fire department by providing details of the location, intensity,

and type of fire.

● Return back into the building only with the approval of the Chief Fire Official for safe re-

entry.

If you are unable to escape

● If trapped in a room, make sure you prevent smoke from entering.

● Use any supplies possible such as duct tape to seal the door cracks or you may use any

piece of clothing or towel preferably wet to prevent the smoke entering the room.

● Remain low towards the floor where the air is comparatively clean.

● Signal the fire firefighters or the authorities to inform them of your location.

Figure 7 shows instructions to occupants in case of fire.

Control of Fire Hazards

Fire is an oxidation process that requires fuel, oxygen, a heat (ignition) source, and a chain

reaction. If the right combination of the fire tetrahedron is achieved, the creation of a fire is

inevitable. For 415 Yonge Street, fire hazards include: the combustion of combustible material

due to a heat source, and electrical hazards that can lead to a fire.

Fire Hazards

To prevent the possible onset of commercial fire hazards, occupants should:

● Avoid smoking cigarettes inside the building

● Maintain a high standard of housekeeping; ensuring compressed gas cylinders,

flammable materials are stored separately and in accordance with the Ontario Fire

Building Code.

● Avoid disposing of large items or stacks of items that may block the garbage chute

● Avoid putting objects in the way of a means of egress that may be a tripping hazard

● Conduct maintenance on computer devices and printers

● Avoid the use of unsafe electrical appliances

● Avoid the use of extension cords or lamp wires for permanent wiring

● Move combustible materials away from electrical appliances

● Properly dispose of cooking oils

● Avoid unsafe cooking practices such as leaving the oven/stove unattended, loosely

hanging sleeves, or using unnecessary amounts of heat

Fuel Control:

To minimize the chance of fire hazards, removing the fuel source will minimize the chain

reaction of a constantly burning flame. For the Ryerson Annual Fund, it is recommended that all

combustible materials are properly disposed so they don’t aid a possible fire in the office space.

This control measure will ensure the fire does not have a chance to spread further out.

Oxygen Control:

Oxygen is one of the major factors that contribute towards a fire. Although controlling oxygen

may be a complicated procedure, fire can be substantially mitigated or slowed from the area

being inflamed. There are a few protection measures that can be taken to control a fire hazard.

If a fire has emerged in the workplace, reducing the amount of oxygen reaching the fire directly

can alter fire’s severity therefore, upon evacuation the door should be closed to contain the fire

and prevent additional oxygen from entering the environment.

Heat Control:

In order to suppress the heat in a fire, it has to be combatted with pressurized water or

appropriate chemicals. This control measure means the use of a fire extinguisher or fire hose

used by a professional. There are 4 fire extinguishers located on Floor 6 of 415 Yonge St.

building. These fire extinguishers are used for containment of a small fire to prevent damage

and loss until professional firefighters arrive to the scene. The method to use a fire extinguisher

is illustrated with PASS (Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep). This technique should be applied to the

base of the fire to extinguish the flames by heat suppression.

Blocking the Chain Reaction

Removal of the combustibles elements are not required in this process. This method only

disrupts the molecular composition. The use of dry chemical extinguisher will allow the inhibition

of oxygen from further reacting with the combustion elements.

Electrical Hazards

● Outlets or electronic devices that exhibit sparking or electrical arcing must immediately

be tagged and not used until fully repaired by a licensed contractor.

● Always report damaged wire to the authorities as any frayed wiring must be repair or

replaced.

● Abstain from the use of extension cords whenever possible as they are only meant for

temporary use. Also, they must not run under carpets or mats.

● If a circuit breaker “trips” continually, stop using the device that may be causing it to trip.

The reason for the disruption must be figured out. The device might be faulty, or there

may be too much current passing through the circuit. A certified electrician must only be

appointed to examine and repair any existing problem.

Roles & Responsibilities

All individual part of the fire safety team is responsible for carrying out important duties in case

of a fire, they must be able to follow the duties as outlined and comply with all the rules and

regulations mentioned in the FSP.

Chief Administrative Officer

● In charge of implementation of the fire and safety plan including Inspections,

maintenance and testing

● Ensuring all of the fire safety equipment and the fire safety plan are ready to use and

easily accessible whenever needed

● Prioritizing the training and knowledge of all members of the fire safety team as well as

ensuring the fire safety plan is well known and understood by all staff having been

provided with a copy of the fire safety plan

● Keeping track of all occupants in the building along with those needing special

assistance to exit the building as quickly as possible like everyone else

● Ensure compliance with the fire and safety plan and the procedures

● Being familiar with the whole building to lead all occupants to the closest and proper exit

● Assessing where the hazards exists and leading an evacuation from the building to

where it is necessary, eg. designated meeting area

Fire Warden

● One selected individual per the Ryerson Annual Fund call-centre and University

Advancement office.

● Effective storage and review of the FSP (fire safety plan).

● Aware of the floorplan, exits, and firefighting equipment as required

● Maintain up-to-date list of all occupants that require assistance for evacuation

● Guide individuals to safety by helping with evacuation in the event of a fire

● Ensure the training is up-to-date and there is constant participation in fire drills

● Make sure there is a backup fire warden in the event of absence of the primary warden

If the fire is elsewhere:

● Begin the procedure as dedicated by the FSP for evacuation from the building.

● Scope the workplace/washrooms for any individuals that may not have been aware of

the fire and evacuation.

● Guide all occupants towards the emergency exits.

● Perform a secondary sweep of the workplace if safe to do so.

● Identify that all members of the workplace are accounted for, otherwise alert the

firefighters on scene.

Occupants

In the event of a fire in your locality:

● Immediately stop the work process

● Treat every fire alarm as a threat, do not assume the possibility of a fire drill

● Pull the fire alarm immediately if required.

● Evacuate towards the nearest exit as indicated on the floor layout in the FSP.

● Assess if the exit is viable by touching the doorknob slightly to check if it is clear of fire

● If the stairs are consumed with fire or smoke, use an alternative staircase immediately or

through a crossover floor if safe to do so.

● When at a safe distance from the building, call the fire department

If the flame is manageable by fire extinguisher:

● Take out the fire extinguisher from the nearest storage location

● Remove the safety pin of the extinguisher near the handle.

● Grasp the nozzle with one hand firmly and with the other hand press the handle to spray

● Use the PASS extinguishing technique as identified in the portable extinguisher section

of the FSP

● If the extinguisher is insufficient in suppressing the flame or you believe you cannot fight

the fire, evacuate immediately

● From a safe distance alert, the fire department of the fire if not already done so.

● If the fire has been suppressed, lay the extinguisher on the floor to highlight that it has

been used and must be replaced

Security Guard/Reception

● Call the fire department if not already done so

● Guide all occupants through the designated exits on the main floor.

● Ensure other individuals do not enter the building.

● Liaison with arriving firefighters to give building and fire panel access.

● Control the flow of individuals back into the building upon clearance from the firefighters.

Alternative Measures

When it comes to fire protection, it is important to establish and implement back-up, alternate

measures in the rare but possible event that fire systems are disabled/non-functional and fail to

carry out proper evacuation procedures altogether. The following measures listed below, have

been established in order to combat these system failures. As means of extra precautions,

some of these procedures are required to be followed by all evacuating occupants even when

the primary safety measures are in place and fully functional. Additionally, some of these

measures are carried out even during regularly scheduled fire drills. It is imperative that all

occupants as well as the Toronto Fire and Emergency Services Personnel are properly

informed of the extent of the primary fire protection system failure, the duration of it, the areas in

the building that are impacted by it and once it is restored and fully functional. This can be

accomplished through written notices in the impacted areas of the building.

● In the event of fire alarm system shutdown, occupants must be verbally warned to

evacuate

● Toronto Fire and Emergency Services must be notified upon the discovery of fire alarm

shutdown

● Restoration procedures should take place as soon as possible

● Occupants required to assemble outside in designated areas predetermined by the fire

warden depending on department/section of the building

● Once outside, supervisors of departments required to take attendance verbally, using an

attendance sheet

● During the fire drill, all elevators are automatically sent down to ground floor

● Individuals that require assistance in leaving the building will be part of the buddy system

paired up with another colleague

● In the case that the buddy is not present, the Fire Warden will contact security to help

the person in need of assistance

● If a buddy is not available and security is unable to send someone to help, individuals

that require assistance will be escorted outside the building by the fire fighters using the

elevators

● If all else fails, individuals that require assistance shall stand in the northwest side of the

building and a firefighter will rescue them using a ladder

In the event of shutdown/failure of maintenance related factors emergency kits need to be safely

stored and readily available in all departments. Emergency kits need to contain the following

items

● Orange “Fire Warden” hat worn by the designated fire warden for identification purposes

● Heavy duty flashlight and glow sticks for illumination of evacuation route during a power

outage

● Whistle used by fire warden during evacuation procedures in order to be easily located

● Personnel in charge of building maintenance need to be notified of maintenance related

shutdowns as soon as possible

● Restoration procedures should take place as soon as possible

General Fire Safety & Routes of Exits

To minimize damage to the workplace and injury to workers, the route towards the emergency

exits should always be kept clear. Any obstruction or flammable material should be disposed in

the proper manner.

When assessing the fire safety for the Ryerson Annual Fund call-center and neighboring office,

many factors were considered. The primary issue present in this office space was the lack of

housekeeping, and storage of unused combustible material. The workplace was scattered with

undisposed cardboard boxes and assorted office supplies. Another possible fire risk is the use

of holiday lights around the workstations due to the fabric material used on the side walls.

Fire Drills

Conducting regular fire drills is an essential component of fire safety and protection within a

facility. They serve the necessary purpose of informing occupants about the necessary steps

and procedures required to be taken in the event of a real fire.

● Fire Drills recommended to take place twice in one year

● Fire Drill officially begins once the fire alarm has gone off/been pulled

● Occupants required to stop all work and begin evacuation process

● Supervisors required to guide everyone they are in a room with to nearest exits

● Supervisors also required to scan facilities such as washrooms and hallways for

individuals and guide them to nearest exits

● Supervisors required to ensure all doors that have been entered are closed behind them

once occupants have gone through

● Once evacuation of occupants is complete, supervisors lead everyone towards the

designated meeting areas of specific departments, predetermined by fire warden

● Attendance is taken to ensure that every occupant managed to evacuate safely

Once the fire drill has ended and everyone has returned back inside the facility, fire drill reports

need to be completed by supervisory staff. These reports should include the following

information.

● Start time and end time of fire drill

● Date of fire drill

● Names of supervisors in charge on that day

● Noticeable deficiencies during the drill and aspects that need to be improved on during

the evacuation process

● General comments

Maintenance Procedures/Inspections

It is ultimately the responsibility of the building owner to ensure that building facilities and fire

protection equipment are functioning properly and in compliance with the Ontario Fire Code.

The building maintenance personnel as well as some staff are responsible for carrying out

corrective and restoration procedures as advised by the building owner. In some situations, a

specialized contractor may be required to correct/restore systems and procedures in which staff

and maintenance personnel have limited knowledge and experience in. Records of

maintenance checks and corrective procedures must be kept and stored for a minimum of two

years for reference purposes. The following maintenance procedures and inspections must be

conducted at predetermined time intervals (yearly, monthly, weekly, etc.)

● Daily inspections shall be conducted to ensure that exit signs are visible and illuminated

● Monthly tests of fire alarm and voice communication system shall be conducted in order

to confirm operability

● Daily inspections shall be conducted to confirm fire alarm systems are “on” and the

respective batteries are charged and functional

● Fire alarm systems shall be monitored regularly to ensure signals are transmitted to the

fire department and emergency services

● Closures intended for compartmentalization purposes shall be inspected regularly in

order to ensure effectiveness and compliance with the Ontario Fire Code

● Monthly inspections of all doors required in order to ensure operability and that they can

close fully in an emergency

● Daily inspections required to ensure corridors and other means of egress are fully

accessible with no obstructions

● Monthly inspections of fire extinguishers shall be conducted in order to ensure they are

operational and the pressure within is maintained

● A more thorough test of fire extinguishers in the building shall be conducted annually as

well as every six years to ensure operability

● Electrical systems shall be inspected weekly to ensure operability in the event of an

emergency

● Fire hydrants shall be inspected annually to ensure operability and that the required

water supply is maintained and available

● Fire hydrants shall be cleared of ice and snow whenever necessary

● Water control valves shall be inspected weekly

● Deficiencies discovered during tests/inspections shall be recorded in a logbook on a

weekly basis

● Deficiencies discovered during tests/inspections shall be addressed/corrected within the

time frame of a month

References

Ontario Regulation 213/07, 2007. Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997,

c. 4.

Simplex, 2013. 4100ES Fire Control Panels. Retrieved November 22, 2016 from

https://www.tycosimplexgrinnell.com/wps/wcm/connect/bbfd181b-efc6-4513-9ddb-

67ba8b6d6d50/4100ES+Panel+Modules+and+Accessories+Datasheet.pdf?MOD=AJP

ERES&CACHEID=bbfd181b-efc6-4513-9ddb-67ba8b6d6d50

University of Toronto Mississauga, 2012. Fire Safety Plan. 3896-008 University of

Toronto Mississauga William Davis Building.

Appendix

Figure 2 - Main floor layout

http://www.ashlarurban.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/415-Yonge-Street.pdf

Figure 3 - Floor 6 layout of University Advancement office and Ryerson Annual Fund call centre

Legend:

- Elevator

- Emergency Staircase

- Fire Extinguisher and Hose Connection

Figure 4 - Office beside the call center

Figure 5 - A floorplan of the call center

Figure 6 - Fire warden emergency evacuation kit

Figure 7 – Instructions to occupants in case of fire

Code

Reference

Details of Requirement

A fire safety plan shall include:

Compliance

Status

Comments

2.8.2.1.( l )(a) the emergency procedures to be

used in case of fire including

sounding the fire alarm, notifying

the fire department, instructing

occupants on procedures to be

followed when the fire alarm

sounds,

YES The appointed fire

warden for the sector

prepares for the

evacuation upon

sounding of fire alarm

, leading everyone out

of the building with

the shift schedule

accounting for

everyone present.

2.8.2.1.(l)(a) the emergency procedures

covering provisions

for access for fire fighting

YES No entrance

specifically for

firefighters to enter

the sector as it is on

the 6th floor however,

there is an entrance at

the front and back of

the building for

firefighting.

2.8.2.1.( 1 )(a) the emergency procedures for

evacuating

endangered occupants

YES The endangered

occupants are lead

outside of the building

to a designated

meeting area specified

for that sector

2.8.2.1.(l )(a) confining, controlling and

extinguishing the fire.

YES But no training was

provided to the

warden for these

2.8.2.1.(l )(b) The appointment and

organization of designed

supervisory staff to carry out fire

safety duties

YES An appointed warden

for each sector who

leads the fire

evacuation.

2.8.2.1.(l )(c) The instruction of supervisory

staff and other occupants so that

they are aware of their

responsibilities for fire safety

YES N/A

2.8.2.1.(l )(d) The holding of fire drills

including the emergency

procedures appropriate to the

building

YES There are two fire

drills held in a year

2.8.2.1.(l )(e) The control of fire hazards in the

building

YES Fire extinguisher

available in the lobby

next to the staircase

and the fire alarm

2.8.2.1.(l )(f) The maintenance of building

facilities provided for the safety

of occupants

YES Stairway/Fire escape

routes are clean, well-

lit, easily accessible

and generally well

maintained

2.8.2.1.(l )(g) The provision of alternative

measures for the safety of

occupants during any shutdown

of fire protection

YES -When occupants

evacuate building,

they have designated

areas to meet up

depending on section

of the building.

-Attendance is taken

using attendance sheet

-Emergency kit

readily available

2.8.2.1.(l )(h) Instructions, including schematic

diagrams, describing the type,

locations and operation of

building fire emergency systems

N/A Instructions are given

out verbally regarding

type of building fire

emergency systems,

locations and

operations

2.8.2.1.(3) The fire safety plan shall be kept

in the building in an approved

location

N/A There is no fire safety

plan

2.8.2.5. At least one copy of the fire

emergency procedure shall be

prominently posted and

maintained on each floor

No The only copy of the

fire emergency

procedure is posted on

the main floor of the

building

2.8.3.1.(1) The procedure for conducting the

fire drills shall be included in the

fire safety plan, taking into

consideration:

the building occupancy and its

fire hazards, the safety features

provided in the building. The

desirable degree of degree of

participation of occupants other

than supervisory staff, and the

number and degree of experience

of participating supervisory staff.

YES -While there is no

safety plan, they

conduct fire drills

twice a year

-They take attendance

once everyone has

evacuated the building

-There are designated

meeting spots

depending on the

section of the building

and the specific

department once

outside

2.8.3.1.(2) The fire drill procedures shall be

prepared in consultation with the

Chief Fire Official

N/A The procedures were

not prepared by

consulting the Chief

Fire Official

2.8.3.2.(1)(b) Fire drills are described in

2.8.3.1.(1) shall be held annually

YES Semi-Annually

2.8.3.2.(2) Records of a fire drill required by

sentence (1) shall be kept 12

months after the fire drill

YES Records kept for 2

years

Other Related

Fire Code

Requirements

1.1.2.1.(1) Written records shall be kept of

tests and corrective measures for

two years after they are made,

and the records shall be available

upon request to the Chief Fire

YES

Official

2.7.1.5.(1) When the occupant load as

determined in article 2.7.1.4 is

more than 60 persons, the

occupant load shall be posted in a

conspicuous location

YES

2.7.1.5.(2) When the occupant load has been

determined using Subclause

2.7.1.4 (3)(b)(i), a permanent

sign indicating the occupant load

shall be posted in a conspicuous

location

YES