Fire Inspections

The Campbell River Fire Department is dedicated to improving the overall safety of our community. Regularly scheduled inspections by our Fire Inspector and Fire Suppression members ensure that buildings are compliant with the BC Fire Code.

During these inspections, buildings are checked for:

  • the condition of fire safety equipment (fire alarms, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, extinguishers, etc.)
  • fire hazards
  • life safety issues
  • access for fire fighting

Commercial Fire Inspection Requirements

Making sure buildings are free from fire hazards isn't just common sense — it's the law. As building owners and commercial tenants, you have a responsibility to fulfill certain requirements under the BC Fire Code.

Reference Booklets

To help you understand your responsibilities, the Campbell River Fire Department has created a series of reference documents.

Fire Safety Plan Guidelines

If your occupancy/building type requires a Fire Safety Plan, please review our Fire Safety Plan Guidelines [PDF/1.3MB].

Fire Safety plans are required for:

  • every building containing an assembly, care, treatment, or detention occupancy
  • every building required by the BC Building Code to have a fire alarm system
  • areas where flammable/combustible liquids are stored or handled
  • areas where hazardous processes or operations occur in conformance with Article 5.1.5.1 of the BC Fire Code

Submit your fire safety plan to the Campbell River Fire Department's Prevention Division at fire_admin@campbellriver.ca for review.

Additional Resources