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School Facilities Compliance Checklist

Canada - NFC 2020 - NBC 2020 - Provincial OHS - CSA Standards

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Fire Safety

NFC 2020 / Provincial Fire Codes

Fire Safety Planning

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire Safety Plan review and updateAnnual
Fire drill conduct (all occupants)Per term
Supervisory staff fire safety trainingAnnual
Fire department notification of plan changesAs needed
Fire watch procedures when system impairedAs needed

Fire Detection & Alarm (CAN/ULC-S536)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire alarm control unit inspectionMonthly
Manual pull station functional testMonthly
Smoke detector functional test (sampling)Annual
Audible signal device testAnnual
Fire alarm battery inspectionMonthly
Complete fire alarm system annual testAnnual

Portable Fire Extinguishers

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire extinguisher visual inspectionMonthly
Fire extinguisher annual maintenanceAnnual
Fire extinguisher hydrostatic test5-12 years
Clear access to fire extinguishersMonthly
Mounting height verification (max 1.5m)Annual

Sprinkler System (NFPA 25 / CAN/ULC-S536)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Control valve position verificationWeekly
Waterflow alarm testQuarterly
Sprinkler head visual inspectionAnnual
Main drain flow testQuarterly
Full sprinkler system inspectionAnnual

Emergency Lighting & Exit Signs

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Exit sign illumination checkMonthly
Emergency lighting 30-second testMonthly
Emergency lighting 1-hour discharge testAnnual
Battery replacement (per manufacturer)As needed
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Building & Facilities

NBC 2020 / Provincial Building Codes

Structural Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Building structural condition assessmentAnnual
Facade and exterior wall inspectionAnnual
Visual inspection of structural elementsQuarterly
Roof condition inspectionAnnual
Guardrail and barrier inspectionAnnual

Elevator & Escalator (CSA B44)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Elevator maintenance by licensed contractorMonthly
Elevator annual safety inspectionAnnual
Elevator emergency phone testMonthly
Firefighters emergency operation testAnnual
Escalator maintenance inspectionMonthly

Accessibility (AODA / Provincial Standards)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Accessible entrance functionality checkMonthly
Power door operator inspectionMonthly
Accessible washroom facilities checkMonthly
Ramp and handrail inspectionAnnual
Accessible parking signageAnnual
Wayfinding and signage accessibilityAnnual

HVAC Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Air handling unit inspectionMonthly
Filter replacementQuarterly
Heating system inspectionAnnual (pre-winter)
Cooling system inspectionAnnual (pre-summer)
Indoor air quality assessmentAnnual
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Workplace Health & Safety

COHS / Provincial OHS Acts

Risk Assessment & Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Workplace hazard assessmentAnnual
Safe work procedures reviewAnnual
Workplace inspection walkthroughMonthly
Violence and harassment policy reviewAnnual
Hazard report follow-upOngoing

Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
JHSC meetingMonthly (or quarterly)
JHSC member certification trainingUpon appointment
Workplace inspection by JHSCMonthly
Meeting minutes documentationPer meeting
JHSC recommendation follow-up21 days

Incident Reporting & Investigation

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Critical injury/fatality report to MOLImmediately
Lost-time injury report (Form 7)Within 3 days
Incident investigation and root causePer incident
First aid kit inspectionMonthly
First aider certification validityEvery 3 years

Contractor Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Contractor safety orientationPer engagement
Contractor WSIB/WCB clearance verificationPer engagement
Hot work permit issuancePer job
Contractor supervision documentationPer project
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Electrical Safety

CSA C22.1 (Canadian Electrical Code)

Fixed Electrical Installation

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Electrical system inspection by ESA/licensed electrician5 years
Electrical panel inspectionAnnual
Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) testMonthly
Arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) testMonthly
Switchgear thermal imagingAnnual

Portable Electrical Equipment

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Portable equipment visual inspectionBefore use
Extension cord inspectionMonthly
Damaged equipment removal from serviceImmediately
Electrical safety training for staffAnnual

Emergency Power Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Emergency generator functional testMonthly
Generator load testAnnual
Transfer switch testMonthly
Generator fuel level checkWeekly
UPS battery inspectionQuarterly
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Education Facilities

Provincial Education Standards

Classroom Environment

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
HVAC system performance checkQuarterly
Classroom lighting level check (300-500 lux)Annual
Furniture condition inspectionPer term
Interactive technology maintenanceMonthly
Indoor air quality monitoringAnnual

Science Laboratory

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fume hood face velocity testAnnual
Emergency eyewash station testWeekly
Emergency shower testMonthly
Chemical inventory and WHMIS compliancePer term
Gas shutoff valve testAnnual
Laboratory safety equipment inspectionMonthly

Sports & Recreation

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Gymnasium equipment inspectionMonthly
Playground equipment inspectionWeekly
Sports field surface assessmentWeekly
Swimming pool water quality testDaily
Pool barrier and safety inspectionMonthly
Pool rescue equipment checkDaily

Security & Access

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
CCTV system functionality checkWeekly
Access control system testMonthly
Perimeter fencing inspectionQuarterly
Visitor management system checkMonthly
Lockdown procedure drillAnnual
Disclaimer: This checklist is based on NFC 2020, NBC 2020, Provincial OHS Acts, CSA Standards, and AODA accessibility requirements. Requirements may vary by province. Verify requirements with your Provincial Fire Marshal and Ministry of Education.
Last updated: February 2026 | Sources: NRC Canada, CCOHS, CSA Group infodeck.io/ca/resources/education-compliance-checklist