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FIRE SAFETY FOR BUSINESS
FIRE SEPARATIONS
COOKING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
Keep fire doors closed when not in use. Make sure fire
doors are not propped open. Have a cooking fire suppression system serviced on a
regular basis by a qualified technician.
Do not disconnect or alter automatic door closures. Ensure appropriate nozzles are in place for the type of
appliance they are designed to protect.
STORAGE ROOMS
Keep storage rooms free of excessive clutter. Maintain
aisle widths (a minimum of 900 mm or 36”).
SPRINKLER SYSTEM
Confirm sprinkler system services are maintained by a
qualified technician.
Ensure there is no damage to sprinkler heads and there
is a minimum of 450 mm (18”) clearance below the
heads. Do not paint sprinkler heads.
Ensure all parts of the sprinkler system are intact and in
good repair.

EMERGENCY POWER
Check that proper service schedules for emergency
power are being maintained as per CAN/CSA-C282-05
and a log of that service is kept on site.

MECHANICAL SERVICE ROOMS
Keep mechanical and service rooms clear of storage
items and ensure doors are closed when not in use.
STANDPIPE SYSTEMS
Perform flow and flush tests every five years.
Ensure connection are visible, free of obstructions,
capped and properly labelled.
EXTERIOR
Check that your address is properly posted (2 ½ inch
height minimum).
Check that fire lanes are clearly marked.
Dumpsters are kept away from combustibles.
NOTES:
LAUNDRY ROOMS
Clean out lint traps regularly and ensure there is no
build-up of lint behind or around dryers.
Regularly check that no items have fallen behind dryers.

COMMERCIAL
COOKING HOODS
AND DUCTS
Ensure cooking hoods are cleaned properly on a regular
basis and that all components are in place and properly
maintained. Make sure there are no holes in the hoods
from relocating nozzles.
Ensure the cooking hood is the appropriate size for the
appliances and that all cooking surfaces are properly
covered.
Install approved filters correctly.
Kincardine Fire & Emergency Services,
Fire Prevention
127 Mahood-Johnston Drive, Kincardine,
Ontario | 519-396-2141
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