Accredited Training Program: Implementing a Commercial or Office Building Fire Safety Plan
Developed specifically for professional property & Operations Managers, Operations Supervisors, Administrative Staff, Security and building Operations Professionals responsible for Commerical Buildings in Ontario.
About the Accredited Training Program
Accredited by the Institution of Fire Engineers Canada Branch to meet the training requirements of Section 2.8 of the Ontario Fire Code.
This 3.5 Hour Certificate program was developed and is delivered by a team of recognized NFPA Fire & Life Safety Public Educators, with extensive experience in technical program delivery & education.
The program involves in-person and or virtual learning opportunities.
Will prepare Building Owners, Managers, and building Supervisory Staff with the tools and resources to effectively implement & manage their fire safety program at their building, complete with an array of course materials as takeaways.
Participants must achieve 75 percent in order to obtain the certification. Upon successful completion, a certificate with an IFE Canada seal will be issued.
The Ontario Fire Code requires all persons having roles and responsibilities within the building’s fire safety plan, to be trained - prior to being given any responsibilities at the building.
The building Owner, is required to fully implement the building’s fire safety plan, and ensure those assigned roles and responsbilities are trained on those roles and responsibilities.
It’s more than a fire code requirement - Lives depend on it.
Implementing a Commercial or Office Building Fire Safety Plan
Training and development are vital components for fire code compliance, and building Owners and Property Management teams have long demanded recognized and accredited fire safety training.
This certificate program is not only compliant with the Ontario Fire Code, but the training also provides the needed tools and knowledge to successfully implement and manage these vital safety programs.
This exciting certificate program is a ‘stamp of approval’ that a person responsible for fire safety in a Commercial building in Ontario can be used to show that the person has achieved a particular standard of excellence in their field of work.
Program Topics
This interactive and engaging 3.5 hour training program, delivered onsite - site specific for your building, provides the training required for you to fully implement your Commercial / Office building’s approved fire safety plan, and effectively manage a fire code compliant program on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis.
Proactive and Emergency Communications to Occupants
Planning and execution of Fire Drills; Annual / Quarterly / Occupant Involvement
Preventative Maintenance Requirements; Daily, Weekly, Monthly and more
Life Safety System & Device Failures; Alternative Measures
Managing “Persons Requiring Special Assistance During a Building Evacuation”
Understanding Notices of Violations, How to respond, Document Retention and legal
Understanding Fire Service roles, arrival and expectations and more
Required distircution of the Fire Safety Plan and Annual Review Requirements.
Understanding & Operation of Life Safety Systems and Devices in Commercial / Office Buildings; Fire Alarm, Sprinkler, Smoke Control, Emergency Lighting, Emergency Voice Comm’s, Gas Detection Systems, and more.
Implementing & Managing a High-Rise Commercial / Office Fire Safety Plan in Ontario
Fire Code Compliance: Prevention, Preparedness, Mitigation, Response and Recovery
Managing the Roles & Responsibilities of Building Owners / Property Managers
Managing the Roles & Responsibilities of Building Supervisory Staff;
Auditing your program; Lessons Learned, Best PRactices and Ongoing Challenges
Tenant & Employers operating in the building; Roles and Responsibilities
Program Requirements
Participants must achieve a minimum passing grade of 75 percent on the certification final exam.
Participants must attend with a maintained and current copy of their building’s fire safety plan, approved by the local fire services within the last 5 years.
Our Instructors & Facilitators
Our team of professional Instructors are experts in their field, and specialize in residential building fire safety planning and implementation. Each of our intructors are recongized 1035 Fire & Life Educators, and create engaging learning opportunities for all building staff.
