The Fire Prevention Office of Parkland County Fire Services provides fire inspection services, public education in fire safety and works with Planning and Development in regard to Fire and Building Code compliance. We are committed to ensuring the safety of the public by reducing the potential of fires throughout Parkland County.
Fire Prevention programs and information are meant to help protect lives and property within our community. Our goal is to provide the resources to educate and inform residents, businesses and all occupants of the indispensable need to protect themselves and their property from any potential negative results due to fire. This is our best first response against fires. Fire Prevention is integrated with community, businesses, developers, contractors, owners, Parkland County infrastructure, the Alberta Fire and Building Codes, Safety Codes Council and Fire Operations (the responding firefighters.)
Our Safety Codes Officers provide public education, home and business inspections, and code enforcement within Parkland County. We will be there to provide guidance and help to assure that the residents can be compliant with any codes, rules, regulations and laws required to make them, their properties and residents safe.
We're committed to making Parkland County a safer place to live, work, and play. Commercial, industrial, and public assembly buildings are inspected regularly to educate business and property owners about fire and community safety, and to identify and correct any fire or life safety issues.
Your responsibilities as an owner/occupant |
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Every property within Parkland County must adhere to the National Building Code (Alberta Edition), the National Fire Code (Alberta Edition) and the bylaws of Parkland County. It is your responsibility to comply with all necessary codes and bylaws. You must keep up with inspections and maintain your building and its systems as required. Parkland County has a Building Inspections Program that helps residents stay compliant with the Fire and Building code requirements. For a checklist or guidelines for required occupancy inspection and testing see the links below. Inspections are conducted under the Authority of the Safety Codes Act and Parkland County's Quality Management Plan and are compliant with the requirements of the National Fire Code (Alberta Edition). Inspections protect the health and safety of you, your business, your clients and first responders who may need to work in and around your building. |
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Fire Prevention, Planning and Development |
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The Fire Prevention office works with the Planning and Development team to assist and maintain the guidelines set out in the Quality Management Plan (QMP) and the Alberta Safety Codes Council's Regulations. Officers within the Fire Discipline assure that Parkland County and the occupancies within are compliant with the National Building Code, the National Fire Codes within Alberta and Parkland County's Bylaws. We conduct Plans Reviews and work to help Parkland County along with development approval, permitting, licensing, construction, demolition, renovation, and final occupancy for any project. We as well inventory all the buildings and residences and conduct inspections to maintain the standards within the QMP for Parkland County and the Residents. Guidance for building, renovating and developing within Parkland County is guided by the planning and development team and its processes. Please contact the Planning & Development department for advisement on ANY project! |
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Fire Safety Plan |
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Most any project/and certain occupancies will require a Fire Safety Plan that is available on site for anyone working, visiting, living on site or responding to emergencies to use or reference in case of emergency. It is a requirement of the National Fire Code (Alberta Edition) and a copy should be submitted to the Fire Department at the time of building permit application. A copy of this plan must remain on location for access to anyone entering the premises. A fire safety plan for occupancies establishes minimum requirements that provide a reasonable degree of life safety from fire and similar emergencies. Plans must comply with the Alberta Building Code, Alberta Fire Code and other applicable laws and regulations. Owner, Renters, Leasers, Contractors or the people responsible for the site must post a copy and provide a copy for the Fire Department for review. Fire safety plans are a requirement of the National Fire Code (Alberta Edition) and they must be reviewed at least every 12 months to ensure that they take into account any changes in use or building characteristics. A fillable form is available at the links below.
If you are still unsure if your project, occupancy or location requires a Fire Safety Plan please contact the Fire Prevention or Planning and Development Offices for clarification. |
Schedule a Fire Inspection
For an appointment or information please contact the Fire Prevention Office at 780-968-8338 or email Fire Inspections to arrange an inspection of your business or occupancy.
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