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11 Sep

Fire Protection Measures – Available When Needed? Part 2

This blog 'Fire Protection Measures - Available When Needed' is Part 2 of 2. Link to Part 1 is --> here. Fire protection features, such as: fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire separations, portable extinguishers, etc., installed in a facility are provided with the hope

04 Sep

Protection for Dust Collection Systems

Grant Roach

Our safety culture has changed significantly over the years with regards to dust hazards and dust collection systems. This can be attributed to tragic events such as explosions and fires that have prompted education and a better understanding of the hazards posed by combustible dust.

27 Aug

When to Submit a Fire Plan? (Part 2 of 2)

Kevin Kaye

This blog is written based on experience with the New Brunswick Office of the Fire Marshal (NB OFM). Other jurisdictions may have some different requirements, such as the Nova Scotia Fire Safety Act which requires certain high hazard industrial occupancies to submit building plans for

21 Aug

When to Submit a Fire Plan? (Part 1 of 2)

Kevin Kaye

This blog is written based on experience with the New Brunswick Office of the Fire Marshal. Other jurisdictions may have some different requirements, such as the Nova Scotia Fire Safety Act which requires certain high hazard industrial occupancies to submit building plans for review. Generally,

14 Aug

Acceptable Water Supplies for Sprinkler Systems

Jithin Kurien

Acceptable Water Supplies for Sprinkler Systems An acceptable water supply for a Sprinkler System must provide sufficient flow and pressure for the required duration, without the need for any human intervention, to meet the most hydraulically demanding area in the facility, including any hose stream

07 Aug

A Case for Residential Sprinklers

Rudy Cronk

Recently, 11 homes were destroyed in a townhouse complex in Stoney Creek, Ontario. The good news is that there were no injuries or deaths as a result of the fire. The bad news is that 11 families lost their personal effects, are without a home,

31 Jul

Evacuation for People with Disabilities

Kevin Bourke

People with disabilities may have limitations that increase their risk in the event of a fire. These include physical and sensory impediments as well as cognitive challenges. As an example, people with low vision or blindness understandably have a much greater risk of injury if

24 Jul

Alternative Solution for Interconnected Office Floor Space

Brodie Theriault

When designing a building to the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC), interconnected floor spaces are often required to be equipped with "special protection" fire safety requirements. These requirements often include (but are not limited to) automatic sprinkler coverage throughout all floors, close-spaced sprinklers around

15 Jul

Fire Safety Plans

Kory Krueger

Fire Safety Plans are an important aspect of a facility’s overall fire protection program. The National Fire Code of Canada (NFCC) and other regionally enforced fire codes or municipal by-laws require Fire Safety Plans to be developed for a variety of facilities, including: Every building

26 Jun

Fire Protection Measures – Available When Needed? Part 1

Lyle Hamre

Fire protection features, such as: fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire doors, portable extinguishers, etc., installed in a building are installed with the hope that they never have to perform the functions for which they are intended. Those functions are mainly to detect and alarm,

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