🧯 Fire Inspections – City of Nanaimo

Nanaimo Fire Rescue helps ensure a safe and healthy community through regular inspections of public buildings. Under the British Columbia Fire Services Act, the department is mandated to inspect all public buildings to ensure compliance with the BC Fire Code.

🏢 What We Inspect

  • Complex and high-risk buildings
  • New construction and major renovations (plan reviews)
  • All buildings for compliance with technical provisions of the BC Fire Code

📋 Code Enforcement Covers

  • Construction, use, or demolition activities
  • Condition and maintenance of building elements
  • Hazard-specific design and construction requirements
  • Fire protection measures for current or intended use

📅 Inspection Frequency

Inspection schedules are based on risk factors, including:

  • Occupancy type
  • Facility use
  • Number of occupants
  • Compliance history

🕵️ Fire Cause Investigation

In addition to inspections, Nanaimo Fire Rescue conducts thorough investigations to determine the cause of all fire incidents. This helps improve prevention strategies and reduce future risk.

Contact Us

Nanaimo Fire Rescue - Fire Loss and Prevention Department
250-753-7311
flpd@nanaimo.ca
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Last updated: June 25, 2025

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