March 2023

Replacing or Updating Your Fire Panel? Don’t Let This Test Sneak Up on You!

Nobody likes unwelcome surprises, particularly in the world of fire safety! A lot of building owners/managers have felt a bit blindsided by the need for a new integrated test, the CAN/ULC-S1001 Standard for Integrated Systems Testing. You basically need this test in one of two situations: 1. A new build2. A substantial upgrade or retrofit that […]

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Can I Use the Same Fire Safety Company for Both My Part 7 and My ULC-S1001?

Over the last decade, we have seen a greater focus on integrated testing. This includes: Part 7 of the Ontario Fire Code (OFC) The CAN/ULC-S1001 Standard for Integrated Systems Testing However, despite the obvious overlap between these two integrated tests, many building owners/managers are frustrated when they find out that their fire safety company is

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How the Property Manager’s Role in Fire Safety Has Evolved Over the Years

A few decades ago, a building manager had to oversee a fire safety system that was not much more than a pull station and a bell. Today, buildings are considerably more complex and the life safety systems that protect them are incredibly intricate. This means that modern property managers need to invest far more of

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COVID-19 Update

As a company whose business revolves around Safety and Prevention, we have been monitoring the COVID-19 situation as it unfolds. We have developed internal and external policies to keep our team and yours safe. We will continue to monitor this situation and are continuing to develop a variety of contingency plans which we will activate accordingly as necessary.
What we are doing to keep our team and yours safe:
What we ask of you:
We have every intention of continuing regular operation, with the safety of your team and ours being the top priority. We are taking steps to ensure no on-site services are impacted, however, will re-scheduling if necessary, based onsafety concerns or if quarantines are mandated.
The health and safety of both our team and yours is of the utmost importance. If you have any questions about our policies or would like to request more information about them please reach out to our team at Admin@fcsfire.com

Safe Wishes,
Michele Farley
President & Senior Code Consultant
FCS Fire Consulting Services LTD