Visibility and Access

• House numbers are clearly visible from roadway, both day and night
  (Division B, 2.1.4.1)
• Adequate access for emergency vehicles - 3.6 meters width, 5 meters vertical clearance
  (Division B, 2.5.1)
• Building address and emergency numbers posted near telephones
  (Recommendation)

Alarms and Fire Extinguishers

• Smoke alarms installed on every level and in all sleeping areas
  (Division B, 2.1.3.3)
• At least one carbon monoxide alarm – if only one, on highest level
  (Recommendation)
• Alarms tested monthly, batteries replaced yearly, with records kept
  (Division B, 6.7.1)
• All alarms are within manufacturers stated lifespan
  (Division B, 6.7.1)
• At least one portable extinguisher having a minimum 2-A rating installed on each level
  (Division B, 2.11.1.2)
• All extinguishers inspected and tested to NFPA 10 requirements
  (Division B, 6.2.1.1)

Exits and Emergency Egress

• All exit doors are a minimum of 1980 mm high and 810 mm wide, per BC Building Code
  (Division B, Section 9.6.3.1 Division B, 2.7.1.1)
• All exit hallways have clear 1100 mm width, per BC Building Code
  (Division B, Section 9.9.3.3 Division B, 2.7.1.2)
• All exit doors can be opened from inside, without keys, to clear egress pathway
  (Division B, 2.7.1.1)
• All sleeping areas have two exits, per BC Building Code
  (Division B, Section 9.7.1.2 Division B, 2.7.1.1)
• Exit windows have minimum area of 0.35 square meters, no dimension less than 380mm, per BC Building Code
  (Division B, Section 9.7.1.2 Division B, 2.7.1.1)
• All exit stairs, or interior stairs leading to an exit, are minimum 860 mm wide, per BC Building Code
  (Division B, Section 9.8.2.1 Division B, 2.7.1.1)
• Stairs, handrails and guards meet requirements of BC Building Code
  (Division B, Section 9.8 Division B, 2.11.1.1)
• All doors and exit windows maintained in good repair and free from obstructions
  (Division B, 2.7.1.6)
• Exterior exit stairways protected from fire impingement
  (Recommendation)

General

• Secondary suites, (sleeping, cooking and sanitary facilities) within a structure must have a minimum of 45 minutes of rated fire separation; or 30 minutes with linked audible smoke alarms; or no separation if sprinklered, per BC Building Code
  (Division B, Section 9.36.2.16 Division B, 2.11.1.1)
• Height of all ceilings in habitable spaces is not less than 2100 mm, per BC Building Code
  (Division B, Section 9.5.3.1 Division B, 2.7.1.1)
• Lint traps in dryers cleaned after every use; ducting cleaned regularly
  (Division B, 2.4.1.4)
• Smoking areas identified by signs and adequate ashtrays provided
  (Division B, 2.4.2.1)
• Combustible decorations or wall coverings are less than 20% of any wall
  (Recommendation)
• Propane, gasoline and other flammable liquids on property are correctly stored
  (Division B, 2.4.1)