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Permits A permit from Building Inspection is required to install electronic locking devices. The devices must be tested and approved by Building Inspection and the Fire Inspector. Exit
Ways Doors must be unlocked and unblocked. Required width of an exit way must be unobstructed. Signs must be illuminated. Electronic locking devices must unlock automatically in the
event of a fire alarm or power failure. Stairwell doors must automatically close and latch. Locks on stairwell doors to access floors may only be installed by authority of the Fire
Department and conditions will apply. Fire Extinguishers One 2A-10BC (5lb ABC) extinguisher required for every 3,000 sq. ft. of floor space or within 75 ft. of travel. Special hazards
may have additional requirements. Signage Post a sign in each elevator lobby, “IN CASE OF FIRE EMERGENCY, DO NOT USE ELEVATOR. USE EXIT STAIRS.” Include a diagram showing a path to
the exits. (Signs shall have letters a minimum of ½ inch high.) Post a sign in each elevator lobby, “Fire emergency plan available for review from the fire safety director”. Post a
sign in each stairwell indicating floor number, stairwell number, roof access or no roof access, and upper and lower terminus. Post a sign on all doors to electrical and elevator rooms
that reads Electrical Room NO STORAGE ALLOWED Elevator Room NO STORAGE ALLOWED Fire Alarm/Detection Systems Installed in accordance with the BC Fire Code. Maintained in an operative
condition at all times, and replaced or repaired when defective. Immediately notify Maple Ridge Fire Department at 604-463-5880 if fire alarm system becomes nonoperational. Written
operating instructions provided and maintained at an approved location. Manual alarms and smoke alarms should be tested at least annually, and/or after modification. Apartment and High
Rise Occupanicies Checklist Fire Safety Measures www.fire.mapleridge.ca Maple Ridge Fire Department Fi re Prevent ion fireprevention@mapleridge.ca 604-476-3053 Safety Message Conduct
quarterly fire drills, and keep appropriate documentation. Develop an approved fire safety plan. Provide a FIRE DEPARTMENT safety key box with current building keys inside. Maintain
elevator recall in proper working order. Remove combustible trash daily. Maintain a 24-inch clearance between storage and ceiling. Provide metal covers for all electrical panels, outlets,
boxes, and junctions. Extension cords must not be utilized in place of permanent wiring. Post a correct street address that is visible from the street. Designate each building in multiple
building complexes. This lists some of the basic regulations governing the operation of Apartment and High Rise Occupancies Occupancies. It is not possible to cover all regulations.
If you have a question of concern, please telephone or Email the Maple Ridge Fire Department. Annual inspection is required. Mounted in conspicuous accessible locations. Inspected for
proper maintenance annually by licensed individuals. Must be recharged following use. Fire Lanes and Access Properly marked and clear of obstructions. Limited access control gates installed
across fire lanes must meet requirements of the BC Fire Code. Fire Department must be contacted to conduct and approve Fire Inspection prior to occupancy. Sprinkler Systems Maintained
in approved working condition. Test at least annually. Immediately notify Maple Ridge Fire Department at 604-463-5880 if sprinkler system becomes non-operational. A FIRE WATCH WILL
BE REQUIRED. Identify controls, drains, and test control valves with approved signage. Access to valves and/or fire department connections cannot be obstructed. A sprinkler wrench must
be provided. Spare sprinkler heads of the same types and ratings installed in building must be provided for a system as follows: (1) Less than 300 system heads, a minimum of 6 spare
heads. (2) 300 to 1000 system heads, a minimum of 12 spare heads. (3) Over 1,000 system heads, a minimum of 24 spare heads. Maintain an 18-inch clearance between sprinkler heads and
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