Fire Alarm Installation

From Fire Alarm Installations to Testing & Maintenance: we have years of industry experience testing, repairing, maintaining and installing fire alarm panels across greater Vancouver. We can handle the entire project, from fire alarm design and engineering to completion and occupancy!

Community Fire Protection provides and installs fire alarm systems tailored to each site’s unique needs.

From fire alarm system design, to permitting, to installation, to testing and inspection, to final approvals, Community Fire Protection provides it all.

Sales: Our Fire Alarm System Installations Include

A turnkey solution: Fire alarm system design, Permitting, Installation, Verification, and Final Approvals
Strong industry knowledge and Journeymen Electricians
Free quotes
Depreciation Report reviews for Fire Alarm Panel upgrades
Professional and honest advice for changing or upgrading equipment
Hands-on training of new systems

Industries we service

We provide Fire Alarm Sales and Services to many critical industries and sectors across the Greater Vancouver Area, including:

Low and high-rise residential
Commercial warehousing
Industrial & Manufacturing facilities
Schools
Hospitals and retirement residences

KEY FIRE ALARM REPAIR OR UPGRADE POINTS

Ensure that the building will be in compliance with all municipal bylaws as well the BC Building Code requirements for Fire Alarm Systems. Each jurisdiction in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley region may handle Fire Alarm repairs or replacement differently.

Depending upon the municipality/city and the type of fire alarm repair or scope of fire alarm panel replacement will often determine if the entire system is required to be upgraded to current code.

Verification of the Fire Alarm System is required anytime that the control panel is changed and should be completed by an independent and approved 3rd party.

CONSISTENT PROFESSIONALS ON YOUR SIDE

Be careful what you get locked into!

Choosing what type of Fire Alarm System you upgrade (conventional vs. addressable) and what manufacturer can significantly increase the long-term cost of ownership. If you are a property manager or strata council member looking to make an informed decision, reach out to Community Fire Prevention for a free consultation. The key to every relationship is trust and we aim to create long term relationships with our clients.

Help you stay compliant.

As outlined in CAN/ULC-S536 fire alarm systems are required to be maintained and tested on both an annual and monthly basis. The installation of a Fire Alarm System shall conform to CAN/ULC-S524 “Installation of Fire Alarm Systems” and subsequently verified in accordance with CAN/ULC-S537. Community Fire Prevention staff help you meet all requirements of both your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) as well as outside insurance agencies.

Keep your fire alarm system in peak operation.

Community Fire Prevention technicians stay current with manufacturer requirements and the current BC Fire Code and Vancouver Fire Bylaw regulations. Community Fire works with several local engineers to design and install all types of alarm systems from single zone to fully addressable fire alarms. We work diligently with all building operators, owners and occupants to minimize disruptions.

Reduce the worry of insurance coverage eligibility.

Community Fire electronically documents all services performed at every site including routine maintenance, annual fire inspections and on-going service calls to test and inspect fire equipment.

Promote Safety.

e demonstrate commitment to a higher standard of protection for your employees or residents by maintaining all your fire and life safety equipment professionally and on-time.

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If you are looking to buy a fire alarm or would like to speak with a fire alarm system designer, installer, or inspector, we invite you to speak with us today!

If the core of your buildings fire and life safety system is impaired or failing, how will you react? Visit our fire protection office in Port Coquitlam, BC, or give us a call at 604-944-9242, to learn more about our Vancouver fire alarm sales and services and how we can help you!

We install fire alarms in Surrey, Richmond, Vancouver, Coquitlam, Langley, and across the greater Vancouver Area.

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COMMON ANNUAL FIRE ALARM INSPECTION QUESTIONS

Q: When is the correct time to refer to the BC Building Code or BC Fire Code?

A: The BC Building Code is referred to and referenced during the installation or renovation process involving any Fire Protection Equipment. The BC Fire Code refers to all ongoing required maintenance schedules once installed. The City of Vancouver however refers all matters to the Vancouver Building By-law

Q: Who’s responsible for maintaining Annual Fire Inspections?

A: The BC Fire Code and Vancouver Fire bylaw clearly identify that the owner or owners authorized agent are responsible for carrying out the provisions of the code and ensuring that fire protection installations shall be maintained in operating condition at all times.

Q: Why do we have to complete an Annual Fire Inspections?

A: Division B – Part 6 of the BC Fire Code outlines all the requirements and further referenced documents to complete and maintain all fire protection equipment.

BCFC Part 6;

Section 6.1 – General
Section 6.2 – Portable Extinguishers
Section 6.3 – Fire Alarm and Voice Communication Systems
Section 6.4 – Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
Section 6.5 – Emergency Power Systems and Emergency Lighting
Section 6.6 – Special Fire Suppression
Section 6.7 – Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Section 6.8 – Objectives and Functional Statements

MANDATORY LIFE SAFETY UPGRADE PROGRAM

City of North Vancouver Building Owners, Strata and or Property Managers
Re: Bylaw No. 8090, The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver

According to Bylaw No. 8090, all pre-1992 Multi-Residential Buildings are required to apply for a life safety upgrade permit by January 1, 2014. The Life Safety Upgrade Bylaw is designed to address the health and safety of residents through enhanced protection of life and property from fire.

Community Fire Prevention has completed many of these projects as a “one stop shop” offering endusers a complete package including the engineering, installation and monitoring necessary to bring buildings up to current safety standards.

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