Industrial Fire Safety
Solutions for Industrial Facilities
Having an industrial fire safety program is vital for safeguarding your business. Our team of fire safety experts for the industry will collaborate with you to create customized solutions for fire prevention, making your facility a safer place. Fire hazards, electrical hazards, and fire risks differ for each industry and facility.
Industrial Fire Safety Demands Expertise
Industrial facilities vary in size, operational complexity, hazards, and occupant loading. Fire and explosion hazards include combustible materials, flammable liquids, workplace fires, hot work, and electrical equipment.
Each of these risks needs to be identified and mitigated to protect building occupants and prevent economic losses from property damage and operational shutdowns. PLC, a Jensen Hughes Company, has industrial fire safety expertise, with decades of experience and the technical knowledge to understand problems unique to your facility and apply cost-effective solutions that achieve your industrial fire safety goals.
Our industrial fire safety team participates in a number of safety code committees, such as the National Building Code of Canada, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC), and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
PLC has the unique expertise to provide our clients with an industrial fire safety plan and engineering design that meets the latest codes and standards. Industrial Fire Safety brochure.
Industrial Fire Safety Partners You Can Trust
PLC brings expertise in industrial fire safety engineering for a wide range of industries, including power generation (hydro, thermal, nuclear), processing (mining operations, wood products, hazardous waste, nuclear material), food and beverage, oil and gas (petroleum refining, petrochemical), pharmaceutical, printing, telecommunications, flexible packaging, and more.
Our consistent approach and years of experience allow us to understand the processes and production priorities within your industry.
We will then identify the fire and explosion hazards associated with the materials and processes in your facility and use our experience and expertise to develop options for eliminating or mitigating the risks.
Frequently Asked Questions – Industrial Fire Safety
How do I know if my industrial facility requires additional safety measures?
- An industrial facility, whether new or existing, should undergo a fire and life safety review. Whenever changes are made to the facility, it is essential to assess the impact on fire and life safety.
- Even in the absence of changes, conducting periodic fire and life safety reviews is a good practice. This is important due to ongoing updates to fire and life safety codes and standards, which reflect new knowledge about hazardous materials and operations, advancements in fire protection technologies, and lessons learned from past fires and explosions.
- The industrial fire safety team at PLC, a Jensen Hughes Company, is equipped to perform these fire and life safety reviews efficiently. Our team has extensive knowledge of safety codes and a strong familiarity with various industrial operations.
Which types of industrial facilities does PLC have specialized expertise in?
- PLC’s industrial fire safety team has experience with the following facilities: power plants, manufacturing processes, agricultural, distilleries/breweries, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, printing, telecommunications, flexible packaging, mining and mineral processing.
- If you don’t see your type of facility listed above, chances are we have experience in that industry. Reach out to us at the contact below to see if we can help.
How often should my industrial facility be inspected for hazards?
- An industrial facility should have a fire safety plan and safety procedures in place. Inspections by trained staff within your organization should be done on a regular basis.
- Ongoing, regular inspections of your facility will mitigate the risk of a fire event. Inspections by a specialized independent third party such as PLC Fire are highly recommended since we are familiar with the latest fire protection and life safety codes and standards.
Do I need an emergency action plan?
- An emergency action plan, often part of a facility’s fire safety plan, is an excellent way to organize employee actions during an emergency to reduce loss of life and property.
- Our fire safety experts can assist in developing such emergency plans and training your staff.
What type of training do my employees need?
- All employees should be trained in basic industrial fire safety principles, hazardous locations, emergency evacuation procedures, fire extinguisher locations and use, and be knowledgeable about the facility’s fire protection systems.
- Other specific safety procedures may also be required, depending on the facility. All of these elements are part of your industrial fire safety plan.
Which safety codes apply to industrial facilities?
- Industrial fire safety codes generally consist of applicable building codes, fire codes, and the referenced fire protection standards.
- Our team of industrial fire safety experts will identify the relevant codes and standards that apply to your facility.
- In Canada, the National Building Code of Canada and the National Fire Code of Canada (or their provincial equivalents) are the primary codes in use. Additionally, referenced standards from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC), and other safety standards are also applicable.
What services does PLC offer for industrial facilities?
PLC offers a wide range of fire and life safety services for industrial facilities, including but not limited to; fire safety assessments, code compliance reviews, commissioning services for fire and life safety systems, third-party reviews of proposed changes to the facility or operations, fire alarm system design, sprinkler system design, smoke management systems design, special extinguishing systems design, explosion protection designs, fire protection audits, fire safety and emergency planning, fire safety training, and investigations.
Why should I hire PLC to provide industrial fire safety services for my facility?
- PLC has several decades of technical expertise and experience in fire protection and life safety consulting for industrial facilities.
- In addition, members of our team participate in code and standard committees, including the National Building Code of Canada, several National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) standards.
- Our innovative approach allows for early schedule planning, reduced financial commitments and optimal resource utilization.
Project Spotlight: CCP Composites Canada
CCP Composites Canada, a manufacturer and distributor of polyester gel coats, polyester and vinyl ester resins, and putties, needed increased space to support its growing operations. PLC assisted with the development of an approach to fire and life safety code compliance for the relocation of its Ontario facility from Mississauga to Brampton.
How Can We Help?
We have offices across Canada and are available via toll-free phone or email.