Fire Inspection
Preparation
London, Ontario
A failed fire department inspection means orders, timelines, and follow-up visits on the fire department's schedule — not yours. London Fire Protection walks your building before the official visit, finds every gap, and fixes what can be fixed on the spot. You get a compliance readiness report. You go into your inspection knowing exactly where you stand.
Everything the Fire Department Looks At
We check your building against the same criteria a fire inspector uses — so nothing catches you off guard on the day.
Fire Extinguishers
Pressure gauge readings, tamper seals, pull pins, inspection tags, mounting height, and placement per NFPA 10 — every unit checked. Missing or expired tags are replaced on the spot.
Emergency Lighting & Exit Signs
All units tested for activation on power interruption, illumination level, battery condition, and physical integrity. Coverage gaps in exit routes and stairwells are identified.
Smoke & CO Alarms
Presence, function, placement, and age checked against Ontario Fire Code requirements. Alarms past their 10-year manufacture date are flagged for replacement.
Exit Routes
All means of egress walked and checked for obstructions, proper door hardware, visibility of exit signage, and compliance with minimum width requirements.
Fire Safety Plan
Confirmed present, current, filed with the fire department, and posted in an FSPB-1 box on-site. An outdated or missing FSP is one of the most common causes of a failed inspection.
Inspection Records
All required documentation reviewed — fire extinguisher tags, emergency lighting test logs, and FSP filing status. Incomplete or missing records are documented for immediate action.
Pass on the First Visit
Orders Cost More Than Preparation
When the fire department issues a compliance order, you're working on their timeline — not yours. Orders can require re-inspection within days, involve fees, and in serious cases result in an occupancy suspension. A pre-inspection walkthrough costs a fraction of the disruption that comes from a failed official inspection.
Most Gaps Are Fixable Before the Inspector Arrives
The majority of common inspection failures — expired extinguisher tags, missing pull pins, failed emergency lights, outdated fire safety plans, missing documentation — are straightforward to fix with enough lead time. We identify them, fix what we can on the spot, and give you a clear action list for everything else.
Book 2 to 4 Weeks Before Your Inspection
The earlier you book, the more time you have to address any findings that require ordering parts or scheduling follow-up services. If your inspection date is imminent, call us directly — we'll tell you honestly what's achievable on the timeline and prioritize the items that matter most.
Simple Process, Clear Outcome
Book Before Your Inspection
Contact us with your building details and inspection date. We'll confirm timing and show up with everything needed to assess your full property in a single visit.
Full Walkthrough
Our NFPA-certified technician walks every floor, checking extinguishers, emergency lighting, alarms, exit routes, fire safety plan status, and all documentation against OFC requirements.
Fix What We Can On the Spot
Minor deficiencies — expired tags, missing pull pins, dead batteries — are corrected during the visit. Larger gaps are documented with a clear recommended action and quoted for follow-up.
Compliance Readiness Report
You receive a written report covering every item checked, its current status, and what needs to be addressed before your official fire department inspection. No surprises on the day.
Common Questions
A pre-fire inspection is a full walkthrough of your building by a certified NFPA technician before your official fire department inspection. We check everything the fire department will look at — extinguishers, emergency lighting, smoke and CO alarms, exit routes, fire safety plan status, and inspection records. Any gap we find, we document. Where we can fix it on the spot, we do. You receive a compliance readiness report so you know exactly where you stand before the official inspector arrives.
No. A pre-fire inspection is a preparation service — it does not replace or substitute for the official fire department inspection. The compliance readiness report we issue is not an official compliance certificate. The purpose is to identify and fix gaps before the fire department arrives so you have the best chance of passing on the first official visit.
Book as early as possible before your scheduled fire department inspection — ideally 2 to 4 weeks ahead. This gives you time to address any findings that require ordering parts, scheduling follow-up services, or updating documentation. If your inspection date is soon, call us directly and we'll prioritize the items that matter most on the time available.
Every gap is documented in the compliance readiness report. Where we can fix it on the spot — replacing a pull pin, a tamper seal, a dead battery, or a missing inspection tag — we do it in the same visit. Larger deficiencies such as failed emergency lights, missing fire extinguishers, or an outdated fire safety plan are documented with a recommended action, and we can quote and book the appropriate follow-up service.
The most common clients are commercial building owners and landlords ahead of their annual fire department inspection, restaurant and hospitality operators who want to pass on the first visit, newly built or renovated buildings approaching their occupancy permit inspection, and property managers who have taken over a building and aren't sure of its current compliance status.
You receive a written compliance readiness report that documents every item checked, its current status (compliant or deficient), and a recommended action for any gaps found. The report is signed by the technician and dated. It is not an official fire department compliance certificate, but it gives you a clear picture of where you stand and what needs to be addressed before your official inspection date.