Daycare Guidelines

In cooperation with Community Care Facilities Licensing, Mission Fire Rescue Service conducts fire inspections of all Licensed Daycares.

Basic requirements may include:

• Smoke alarms
• Fire extinguisher
• Security of furnace and hotwater tank if open flame is present
• Simple fire safety plan and log
• General safety inspection
• Alternate egress (especially if below grade)
• Non-combustible waste receptacles
• Artwork, etc. limited to 20%

Guidelines for a Daycare, Fire Safety Plan Booklet

Building and Safety Standards Branch – Revisions to the 2012 BC Building Code – Daycare Facilities for Children