Russo Fire Provides a full range of services in regards to Fire Safety Plans, from updating existing plans, to the creation of a Fire Safety Plan for new businesses. Once a Fire Safety Plan is created by us, will will submit it to the AHJ for approval, and continue making changes to it until the AHJ is happy with its contents and stamps it approved.

What is a Fire Safety Plan?:

A Fire Safety plan is required by the Ontario Fire Code for almost every commercial building and structure. A Fire Safety plan contains vital information in regards to Fire Protection and Life Safety, as well as providing detailed instructions to personnel in case of emergencies. Once created, a Fire Safety Plan must be approved by the AHJ. Once it is approved it is stamped as such and kept on site in an easy to access location.

Purpose:

The purpose of a Fire Safety Plan is to identify the actions which should be taken by the staff and guests in the event of a fire or similar emergency situation. In addition, items are identified which must be implemented and documented in order to maintain fire protection systems and assist in the prevention of a fire on the premises.

Fire Safety Plans are designed to meet the requirements of the Hotel Fire Safety Act and Ontario Fire Code and should be regarded as a minimum guideline. It should be adjusted as necessitated by changing circumstances and/or as directed by the AHJ.

There are three main objectives of a Fire Safety Plan;

FIRE PREVENTION: To prevent the occurrence of the fire through the control of fire hazards and the proper maintenance of the built-in safety systems and facilities.

OCCUPANT SAFETY: To establish a systematic method for the safe and orderly evacuation of the building in the case of fire or other emergency.

FIRE CONTROL: To establish procedures that will maximize the probability of controlling and extinguishing a fire in the safest and most efficient manner.

Once a Fire Safety Plan is created and approved, it needs to be updated regularly to keep its contents accurate. Refer to the Employers are responsible for section of the Workplace Safety section under the Information menu heading.