One of the biggest challenges facing Strata Council’s in the preparation of their building’s Fire Safety Plan is something that seems so simple:
Who’s going to sign on as the Fire Safety Director?
Should be an easy thing to do — put someone’s name in a book that’s going to be locked in a box at the front door for the next however-many years.
Ah, but the position of Fire Safety Directorship is so much more…and bears some striking liability consequences for Strata Councils, who may be finding it hard to get someone to take on the role and the responsibilities.
The Fire Safety Director is the lead for the Supervisory Staff, a term defined under the British Columbia Fire Code as the people in charge of the Emergency Planning in the building. By Code, they must be trained before taking on the role and they are in charge of ensuring a rather long list of responsibilities, that the Council has to its Owner’s group, are taken seriously and fulfilled regularly.
As a group of volunteers, a Strata Council may find that the eager person stepping forward doesn’t have the required training in the implementation of the building’s plan….or, more commonly, that no one wishes to take on the position at all.
That’s where Artemis Fire Consulting can help.
With our years of drafting and implementing Fire Safety Plans, we are uniquely qualified to provide Fire Safety Directorship services to discerning clients who wish to mitigate risk within their buildings. We are specially insured for these services and work closely with Council to ensure full life safety oversight in your home.
Why hire Artemis Fire as our Fire Safety Director?
1. We have years of experience and education
With over 30 years in the life safety industry, as ULC-Listed inspectors, testers, and verifiers of fire alarm systems and creators of fire safety plans, we have the knowledge and ability to take on the full scope of responsibilities that come with the role. We also work exclusively with Stratas & Property Managers, so we understand their processes and requirements under the Strata Property Act and Regulations.
2. We know what we’re looking at
Whether it be your life safety equipment, the monthly and annual reports from your service providers, or an order from your local fire department; we know the codes and standards under which each area operates. This allows us to ensure that your service provider is following the Codes and Standards and providing you with the report formats that are mandated by each.
3. We represent YOU and your Owners’ group
We act as YOUR Independent Technical Representative. We aren’t your fire alarm service company, but we have years of experience in that field. We aren’t trying to sell you a new system, but we’re here as a resource to help you through that process, should you need it. We are your independent safety consultant. Period.
4. We limit your liability & mitigate your risk
We are educated, experienced, and insured for this work. We have years of professional experience and the insurance coverage to provide you, as a Council and an Owner, with peace of mind.
Call to discuss your needs today.
Artemis Fire Consulting Inc. 