The Canadian Fire Code (CFC) and the Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA) provide essential fire safety regulations that ensure the protection of life and property across Canada. At Liberty Fire Education and Consulting, we offer comprehensive training on the Canadian Fire Code (CFC), including all Divisions and Parts, and the FPPA, with customized courses for each provincial fire code, ensuring full compliance with national and regional fire safety requirements.
What You'll Learn
- Canadian Fire Code (CFC):
The CFC is structured into Divisions and Parts, each covering various aspects of fire prevention, protection, and safety. Here's an overview of the key components:
- Division A - General Provisions
- Part 1: General – Learn about the administrative framework, including the application and enforcement of the fire code and the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders.
- Part 2: Definitions – Understand key terminology used throughout the code to ensure clarity and proper interpretation.
- Part 3: Administration and Enforcement – Focus on the procedures for the enforcement of the CFC, including the authority of fire authorities and the role of fire inspections.
- Division B - Fire Protection, Occupant Safety, and Systems
- Part 4: Fire Safety Plans – Learn how to develop and implement fire safety plans tailored to different building types.
- Part 5: Fire Protection Systems – Understand the installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire protection systems, including fire alarms, sprinklers, and emergency lighting.
- Part 6: Combustible Dust, Flammable and Combustible Materials – Discover requirements for handling hazardous materials, combustible dust, and flammable substances to prevent fires.
- Part 7: Hazardous Processes and Activities – Learn the regulations for managing fire hazards in industrial processes and other hazardous activities.
- Part 8: Means of Egress – Understand how to provide safe egress routes and evacuation procedures during emergencies.
- Division C - Building, Occupancy, and Fire Safety Systems
- Part 9: Building Services and Equipment – Focus on fire safety requirements for building services such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and electrical systems.
- Part 10: Fire Drills and Staff Training – Learn how to conduct fire drills, ensure proper training for staff, and prepare occupants for emergencies.
- Part 11: Emergency Power Systems – Understand the requirements for maintaining emergency power systems to ensure fire safety during power outages.
- Division D - Fire Safety for Special Occupancies and Uses
- Part 12: Fire Safety for High-Rise Buildings – Learn about special considerations for fire safety in high-rise structures, including fire-rated materials and fire separations.
- Part 13: Fire Safety for Industrial and Hazardous Occupancies – Understand the specific fire safety requirements for hazardous occupancies such as factories, warehouses, and facilities handling dangerous goods.
- Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA):
The Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA) governs fire safety across Ontario, outlining the powers and responsibilities of fire authorities and the legal framework for fire code enforcement. You'll learn how the FPPA interacts with the CFC, providing a broader context for fire prevention and safety measures.
- Customized Provincial Fire Code Training:
In addition to the Canadian Fire Code, we offer customized courses focused on the fire codes specific to each province, ensuring compliance with local fire safety regulations. Whether you're in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, or elsewhere, our training provides the tools you need to navigate provincial fire safety regulations.
Hands-On Training in Our Labs
Our training combines theory with hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art lab, where you’ll work with live fire protection systems, apply fire safety principles to real-world scenarios, and practice compliance with all parts of the Canadian Fire Code and provincial fire codes.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for fire safety professionals, building inspectors, fire protection engineers, facility managers, and anyone involved in fire safety compliance and protection. If you’re responsible for understanding or enforcing the Canadian Fire Code, provincial regulations, or the Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA), this course will provide you with the tools you need.
At Liberty Fire Education and Consulting, we ensure that you understand the complete structure of the Canadian Fire Code, including all Divisions and Parts, and how to apply them to keep buildings safe, compliant, and well-protected from fire hazards.