Fire Alarm Inspection in Burnaby

Why Burnaby Buildings Need Certified Inspection

Burnaby's mix of high-density residential towers, commercial centres, and industrial facilities means fire alarm systems here work harder and fail differently than in a typical low-rise suburb. From the high-rise corridors of Metrotown and Brentwood, to the industrial facilities of Big Bend, to mixed-use buildings around Edmonds and Lougheed, each type of property has its own inspection demands: voice communication testing in high-rises, ancillary device checks in industrial buildings, and standard annunciator testing across the board.

Under the Burnaby Fire Services Bylaw, building owners and their authorized agents are responsible for ensuring life safety systems remain in proper operating condition at all times and that inspections are carried out by qualified persons, meaning ASTTBC-registered technicians. This same bylaw also requires an up-to-date fire safety plan on file for your building.

What Our Burnaby Fire Alarm Inspection Covers

• Full functional test of the fire alarm control panel and all connected devices
• Rotational testing of initiating devices (smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations)
• Testing of primary and remote annunciators
• Verification of alert and alarm signal transmission
• Two-way voice communication testing for buildings with voice evacuation systems (common in Burnaby high-rises)
• Testing of ancillary and auxiliary functions and connections
• Detailed, dated inspection report one copy retained at the panel, one copy provided to the building owner or manager

Inspection Frequency in Burnaby

Monthly: Visual and functional checks of common audible/visual signals

Semi-annual: Additional testing for select system types and voice communication devices

Annual: Full system test by an ASTTBC-certified technician, required for every commercial and multi-family building

Who Can Legally Perform Inspections in Burnaby

Per the Burnaby Fire Services Bylaw and BC Fire Code, inspections must be carried out by qualified persons registered with ASTTBC (Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC). Otis Fire Protection's technicians meet this requirement and provide documentation formatted for Burnaby Fire Prevention Officers' review. The same certified team also handles fire sprinkler inspection for buildings that need both systems serviced together.

Curious why annual testing matters so much? See why fire alarm inspection is required across Metro Vancouver municipalities, including Burnaby.

Serving All Burnaby Districts

Otis Fire Protection provides fire alarm inspection services across every part of Burnaby, including:

• Metrotown
• Brentwood
• Big Bend
• Edmonds
• Lougheed
• Government Street / North Burnaby industrial corridor

Frequently Asked Questions

Need a Burnaby fire alarm inspection scheduled? Request a quote or request a callback from Otis Fire Protection.