Fire protection system pre-inspection certification

Some zoning districts within Vancouver require fire safety and protection system equipment be inspected yearly by a certified fire protection technician.

A yearly inspection is highly recommended for all other areas of the city. Regular inspections make sure that your system will be ready to protect you in the event of an emergency.

Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services (VFRS) inspects your property to make sure that the equipment you have meets the standards set by the Applied Science Technicians and Technologists of BC (ASTTBC). If the equipment is not properly certified, VFRS will issue a violation notice.

ASTTBC certification by component

Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services does not inspect, maintain, or certify the equipment itself. An ASTTBC-certified company must do that.

When you book an inspection, tell the company about all of the equipment components in your fire safety and protection system. Certified fire protection technicians carry licences to inspect only specific components.

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Your technician must have the proper certification for servicing your fire protection equipment. They must also be registered with ASTTBC. If they are not in the data base, then they are likely not qualified to perform this work.

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