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The owner, developer or contractor is responsible for developing a Fire Safety Plan (FSP) for all construction, renovation and demolition sites.
Improvements to the construction site safety inspection process are being made, addressing challenges experienced by clients and making the process more effective and efficient, reducing the time it takes to complete, and prioritizing client needs.
This process will potentially decrease building permit issuance timelines and increase the value of inspection services including real-time and on-site evaluations of fire safety plans (FSP) and overall site safety.
This new construction site safety inspection process will:
These guidelines have been developed to aid owners, developers and contractors in creating their own FSP that conforms with the required local codes and standards. This will create higher ownership for the plan and its implementation than the fillable template.
To meet the requirements of the National Fire Code — 2023 Alberta Edition, Sentence 5.6.1.2.(1), protection of adjacent properties during construction must be considered. The options listed are based on the assumption that the site supervisor has implemented fire prevention initiatives to reduce the risk of fire.
A Fire Safety Codes Officer may visit the construction site to evaluate the method of protection of adjacent properties.
Buildings Greater Than 4-Storeys
Buildings Lesser Than or Equal to 4-Storeys
Monday to Friday
8am-4:30pm (closed on all weekends and statutory holidays)
| Telephone | 780-496-3628 (voice mail only) |
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| cmsfpts@edmonton.ca |