Fire Safety Compliance: What Your Business Needs to Know in 2025

Fire safety codes are evolving, are you ready? Stay compliant in 2025 with essential inspections, updated fire safety plans, and employee training. Avoid fines, insurance issues, and safety risks by partnering with Total Group of Companies. Our certified experts make compliance simple. Book a consultation today and stay ahead of the curve.

Fire safety regulations are constantly evolving to meet new challenges. Is your business up to code?

Stay Ahead of the Curve
Compliance isn't just about checking boxes, it’s about protecting lives and assets. Across Canada, fire codes and insurance requirements continue to tighten. Regular inspections, testing, and maintenance are not optional they’re mandatory. Failure to comply can result in: costly fines, insurance claim denials, legal liability, risk to occupants and property.

Key Compliance Essentials for 2025:
1) Annual Inspections
Make sure your fire alarms, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, suppression systems, and other life safety systems are inspected and documented annually by certified professionals. Proper documentation is critical in the event of audits or insurance claims.

2) Emergency Lighting & Exits
Functional emergency lights and clearly marked, unobstructed exit pathways are essential for safe evacuation during emergencies. Regularly test lighting systems and ensure pathways remain compliant with current code.

3) Updated Fire Safety Plans
Your fire safety plan should be a living document—updated to reflect current building occupancy, layout changes, hazardous materials, and emergency procedures. Authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) may require updated copies on file.

4) Employee Training
Your first line of defense is a well-informed team. All staff should be familiar with evacuation protocols, basic fire prevention techniques, and how to properly use extinguishers. This training should be refreshed regularly, especially if your team experiences turnover or role changes.

5) Routine Maintenance & Testing
In addition to inspections, routine maintenance and functional testing of systems (like alarm signal tests, sprinkler valve checks, etc.) are required to ensure everything works as intended in an emergency.

We Make Compliance Easy
At Total Group of Companies, we take the guesswork and stress out of safety compliance. Our certified technicians stay up to date on the latest regulations, performing thorough inspections, functional tests, and detailed reporting, so you’re never left wondering if you’re up to code.

We also offer comprehensive employee training and can assist in updating or creating your Fire Safety Plans, ensuring every part of your operation meets legal requirements and industry best practices.

Protect your people. Protect your property