The Campbell River Fire Department is an integral part of the overall development and building plan review process that ensures the requirements of the BC Building Code, BC Fire Code, Fire Safety Act, Fire Services Bylaw and Building Bylaw are met in the early stages of the permit process and throughout the build process to occupancy. Areas that are reviewed related to fire and life safety are:
- Building and occupant fire safety
- Indoor and outdoor storage
- Flammable and combustible liquids
- Hazardous processes and operations
- Fire emergency systems in high buildings
- Fire protection equipment (fire alarm systems, sprinkler & standpipe systems, fire flow requirements, emergency exits, emergency lighting, portable extinguishers, commercial kitchen systems, etc.)
- Fire department access routes and design
- Occupant load verification