In this part "emergency evacuation plan" means a written plan for use in an emergency prepared in accordance with section 17.4.

Section 17.2. Application

This part does not apply in respect of employees, employed in the underground workings of mines.

Section 17.3. Fire Protection Equipment

1. Fire protection equipment shall be installed, inspected and maintained in every building in which there is a work place in accordance with the standards set out in Part 6 and 7 of the National Fire Code.
2. The purpose of interpreting the standards referred to in subsection (1) "Acceptable" means "Appropriate".
3. All fire protection equipment shall be maintained and repaired by a qualified person.

1. Where more than 50 employees are working in a building at any time, the employer or employers of those employees shall, after consultation with:
1. the safety and health committee or the safety and health representative of the employees, if either exists, and (SOR/94-263, s. 62)
2. the employers of any persons working in the building to whom the act does not apply, prepare an emergency evacuation plan.
2. An emergency evacuation plan referred to in subsection (1) shall contain:
1. contain a plan of the building, showing;
1. the name if any and the address of the building;
2. the name and address of the owner of the building;
3. the names and location of the tenants of the building;
4. the date of preparation of the plan;
5. the scale of the plan;
6. the location of the building in relation to nearby streets and in relation to all buildings and other structures located within 30m of the building;
7. the maximum number of persons normally occupying the building at any time;
8. a horizontal projection of the building showing thereon its principal dimensions; and
9. the number of floors above and below ground level;
2. a plan of each floor, showing:
1. the name, if any, and the address of the building;
2. the date of preparation of the plan;
3. the scale of the plan;
4. a horizontal projection of the floor, showing thereon its principal dimensions;
5. the number of the floor to which the plan applies;
6. the maximum number of persons normally occupying the floor at any time:
7. the location of all fire escapes, fire exits, stairways, elevating devices, main corridors and other means of exit;
8. the location of all fire protection equipment; and
9. the location of the main electric power switches for the lighting system, elevating devices, principal heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment and other electrical equipment;
3. A full description of the evacuation procedures to be followed in evacuating the building, including the time required to complete the evacuation; and
4. The names, room numbers and telephone numbers of the chief emergency warden and the deputy chief emergency warden of the building appointed by the employer or employers under section 17.7.
3. An emergency evacuation plan referred to in subsection (1) shall be kept up-to-date and shall take into account any changes in the building or the nature of its occupancy.
4. An employer referred to in subsection (1) shall keep a copy of the up-to-date emergency evacuation plan in the building to which it refers.

1. Every employer shall, after consultation with the safety and health committee or the safety and health representative of the employees, if either exists, and with the employers of any persons working in the building to whom the Act does not apply, prepare emergency procedures (SOR/94-263, s. 63(1) )
1. to be implemented if any person commits or threatens to commit an act that is likely to be hazardous to the safety and health of the employer or any of his employees;
2. where there is a possibility of an accumulation, spill or leak of a hazardous substance in a work place controlled by him, to be implemented in the event of such an accumulation, spill or leak. (SOR/88-68, s. 14)
3. where more than 50 employees are working in a building at any time, to be implemented where evacuation is not an appropriate means of ensuring the safety and health of employees; and
4. to be implemented in the event of a failure of the lighting system.
2. The emergency procedures referred to in subsection (1) shall contain:
1. an emergency evacuation plan where applicable;
2. a full description of the procedures to be followed;
3. the location of the emergency equipment provided by the employer; and
4. a plan of the building showing:
1. the name if any and the address of the building; and
2. and the name and address of the owner of the building.

1. Every employee shall be instructed and trained in:
1. the procedures to be followed by him or her in the event of an emergency; and
2. the location, use and operation of fire protection equipment and emergency equipment provided by the employer.

1. Where an employer or employers have prepared an emergency evacuation plan for a building, the employer or employers shall appoint:
1. a chief emergency warden and a deputy chief emergency warden for that building; and
2. a emergency warden and deputy emergency warden for each floor of the building that is occupied by employees of the employer or employers.
2. The chief emergency warden and deputy chief emergency warden appointed for a building shall be employees who are normally employed in the building.
3. The emergency warden and deputy emergency warden appointed for a floor shall be employees who are normally employed on that floor.

1. Every emergency warden and deputy emergency warden appointed under section 17.7. shall be instructed and trained in (SOR/88-632, s. 76).
1. their responsibilities under the emergency evacuation plan and the emergency procedures referred to in paragraph 17.5.( 1)( c); and
2. the use of fire protection equipment.
2. A record of all instruction and training provided in accordance with subsection (1) shall be kept by the employer in the work place to which it applies for a period of two years from the date on which the instruction or training is provided.

1. In addition to the inspections carried out under section 17.3., a visual inspection of every building to which subsection 17.4.(1) applies shall be carried out by a qualified person at least once every six months and shall include an inspection of all fire escapes, exits, stairways and fire protection equipment in the building in order to ensure that they are in serviceable condition and ready for use at all times.
2. A record of each inspection carried out in accordance with subsection (1) shall be dated and signed by the person who made the inspection and kept by the employer in the building to which it applies for a period of two years from the date on which it is signed.

1. At least once every year and after any changes is made in the emergency evacuation plan or the emergency procedures referred to in paragraph 17.5. (1)(c) for a building:
1. all emergency wardens and deputy emergency wardens appointed under section 17.7. shall meet for the purpose of ensuring that they are familiar with the emergency evacuation plan and the emergency procedures and their responsibilities thereunder; and (SOR/88-632, s. 77).
2. an evacuation or emergency drill shall be conducted for the employees in that building.

1. The employer or employers shall keep a record of each meeting and drill referred to in subsection (1) in the building referred to in that subsection for a period of two years from the date of the meeting or the drill.
2. The record referred to in subsection (2) shall contain:
1. in respect of each meeting:
1. the date of the meeting;
2. the number and titles of those present; and
3. a summary of the matters discussed; and
1. in respect of each drill:
1. the date and time of the drill; and
2. where applicable, the length of time taken to evacuate the building.
3. The employer shall notify the local fire department for the building where an evacuation or emergency drill is to take place at least 24 hours in advance of the date and time of the drill.

1. Subject to subsection (2), no person shall, in a fire hazard area:
1. use any equipment, machinery or tool of a type that may provide a source of ignition; or
2. smoke or use an open flame or other source of ignition.
2. Where it is not reasonably practicable to avoid performing work involving the use of any equipment, machinery or tool that may provide a source of ignition in an area that has an atmosphere that contains or is likely to contain explosive concentrations of combustible dust or in an area where combustible dust has accumulated in a sufficient quantity to be a fire hazard, the following shall apply:
1. the atmosphere and surfaces in the area where the work is to be performed and within that portion of the surrounding area that is accessible to sparks or pieces of hot metal produced by the work shall be substantially free of combustible dust;
2. where any equipment, machinery or tool produces combustible dust that may reach the areas referred to in paragraph (a), the equipment machinery or tool shall be made inoperative prior to and during the time the work is being performed;
3. in so far as practicable, the area where the work is to be performed shall be enclosed to prevent the escape of sparks or pieces of hot metal produced by the work; (SOR/94-263, s. 64(2))
4. all openings in floors and walls through which sparks or pieces of hot metal produced by the work may pass shall be sealed or covered to prevent such passage;
5. any combustible materials within the areas referred to in paragraph (a) shall be removed or, if this is not reasonably practicable, shall be covered with a non-combustible protective covering; (SOR/94-263, s. 64(3) )
6. floors and walls of combustible material within the areas areas referred to in paragraph (a) shall be protected from the fire hazard by;
1. drenching the surfaces of the floors and walls with water;
2. or covering the floors and walls with a non-combustible protective covering;
7. the work shall be performed under the supervision of a qualified person, who shall remain in the work area while the work is performed and for 30 minutes thereafter; and
8. there shall be readily available in the work area at least one hand-held portable fire extinguisher; and
1. a water hose at least 25 mm in diameter that is connected to a water supply line; or
2. a supply of not less than 200 L of water and a bucket.

1. Signs shall be posted in conspicuous places at all entrances to a fire hazard area:
1. identifying the area as a fire hazard area; and
2. prohibiting the use of an open flame or other source of ignition in the area