Business and Commercial Inspections

One of the primary roles of the Mission Fire/Rescue Service is to prevent fires from occurring. The Department does this through public education and inspection of businesses. The Mission Fire/Rescue Service conducts 650 inspections each year.

The following list contains the most common items that our Fire Inspector’s check for when they conduct their routine fire inspection. Each business or commercial building is different, and additional requirements may apply in order to meet the B.C. Fire Code.

Address posted
Access to exits
Exit lights functioning
Emergency lights functioning
Electrical panel accessible and labeled
Extension cords
Fire extinguishers annually serviced
Fire and smoke doors
Sprinkler system annually serviced
Standpipe and hose system annually serviced
Hydrants annually serviced
Fire alarm system annually serviced
Smoke detectors
Fire Department connection
Garbage containers
Flammable liquid storage
Compressed gas cylinders
Fire separation
General housekeeping
Fire safety plan
Business License
Hood Suppression system annually serviced
Occupancy load
Use and occupancy
Type “K” extinguishers

Last updated: April 23, 2010
While the District of Mission strives to assure accuracy, website information is provided without warranty, guarantee, or further obligation.