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FCS Fire Consulting is Canada’s 1st ULC Authorized S-1001 Integrated Systems Testing Service Provider

Barrie, ON – After a rigorous certification process, the team at FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd is proud to announce that they are officially the first ULC listed and authorized S-1001 Integrated Systems Testing Service Provider, with the authority to issue a mandated final clearance certificate. Since June of 2020, jurisdictions across Canada have been implementing this new provision in the

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The 11 Most Frequently Asked Questions About ULC-S-1001-11

Most jurisdictions across Canada are currently implementing ULC-S-1001-11 in the National Building and Fire Codes. What does that mean for building owners, developers, engineering firms, and property managers? In the past, various components of your fire systems would have been tested individually. However, the ULC-S1001-11 now tests them as an entire unit. The new standard

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Why Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is Important to Ontario’s Condominium and Apartment Building Owners

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week takes place from November 1st to the 7th. This year, we feel this week is particularly important. The dangers of carbon monoxide need to be top-of-mind for building owners across Ontario. Over the last two years, we’ve seen a record number of people staying home to work. That means more use

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Lunch and Learn Webinar – Hot 10 Fire Prevention Tips for Condos

March 26, 2021 12:00 PM – 01:30 PM Friday, March 26th, 2021 – 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. Available documentation: Hot 10 Fire Prevention Tips – March 26 21 webinar –  Do’s and Dont’s [PDF] Speakers Michele Farley of FCS Fire Consulting Services Carrie Clark, the Deputy Chief and Manager of  Communications, Public Education and Fire

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Condos & COVID – Update

With more people being home because of COVID we saw a significant increase in home fires and home fire fatalities. 2020 had the highest home fire related deaths in almost 20 years with 114 home fire fatalities, and an increase in home fires of over 65%. Allstate Insurance also reported that their home fire related

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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