Certified Commercial Fire Extinguisher Inspections in Okanagan & Shuswap
Ensure your workplace remains compliant, protected, and audit-ready. Shuswap Fire & Safety provides professional fire extinguisher inspections for businesses across Salmon Arm, Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby, and surrounding areas.
We Make The Process Hassle Free By Performing Certifications On Site Throughout The Okanagan And Shuswap
Every public building, physical business location, multi unit residential buildings, and commercial building in BC must have fire extinguishers inspected and certified annually under the BC Fire Code and NFPA 10 regulations.
Our certified technicians perform on-site servicing, pressure checks, tagging, and reporting to ensure full regulatory compliance. Whether you're running an office, a warehouse, or a restaurant, we’ll keep your fire extinguishers operational and audit-ready.
Industries We Serve
Municipal, Provincial, Federal Governments
Businesses
Warehouses
Construction / Heavy Equiptment
Restaurants and Commercial Kitchens
Multi Family, Hotels, Condos
Schools and Institutions
What’s Included In A Certified Fire Extinguisher Inspection?
Annual NFPA-compliant inspection
6-year maintenance checks
12-year hydrostatic checks
Equiptment tagging and compliance documentation
inspection logs for insurance and audit purposes
replacement for expired
Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Schedule (As Required by Code)
Fire extinguishers must follow strict maintenance timelines. Here's what commercial property owners and businesses need to know:
Annual inspections are legally required for all fire extinguishers
6-Year internal maintenance (disassembly, cleaning, recharging)
12-Year hydrostatic testing (for pressure integrity)
Monthly in-house visual checks (we provide training and forms)
Locations We Serve:
Salmon Arm
Vernon
Armstrong
Enderby
Sicamous
Blind Bay
Tappen
Chase
Falkland
And More!
Fire Extinguisher Inspection Regulations in British Columbia
Fire extinguisher maintenance in BC is governed by the BC Fire Code and enforced through NFPA 10 standards. Failure to comply may result in fines, insurance issues, or safety risks. Our inspections are fully documented for presentation during audits, fire marshal visits, or insurance claims.
New Construction Or Outfitting A New Space?
We Can Supply New Fire Extinguishers Pre-Certified To Keep You Code Compliant.
Need Your Annual Fire Extinguisher Inspection?
Book Service in Salmon Arm, Enderby, Armstrong, Vernon Today!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Non-compliant extinguishers can result in failed inspections, fines, or increased liability in the event of a fire. Worst case scenario you can even loose your insurance coverage in the event of a fire.
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Costs vary depending on the number of units and required servicing. A quick assessment allows for an accurate quote.
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Fire extinguishers are required in most commercial, industrial, and public buildings under the BC Fire Code, based on occupancy, size, and fire risk.
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Yes. We supply and install fire extinguishers for new builds and tenant improvements, ensuring the correct types, quantities, and placement to meet fire code requirements.
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If it’s damaged, corroded, fails inspection, or can’t be serviced, it should be replaced. A certified inspection will confirm.
