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Government Facilities Compliance Checklist

Canada - NFC 2020 - NBC 2020 - PSPC - Accessible Canada Act

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Fire & Life Safety

NFC 2020 / Provincial Fire Codes

Fire Safety Planning

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire Safety Plan review and updateAnnual
Fire drill conductAnnual
Staff fire safety trainingAnnual
Emergency procedures reviewAnnual

Fire Detection & Alarm

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire alarm control unit inspectionMonthly
Smoke detector functional testAnnual
Manual pull station testSemiannual
Fire alarm system annual inspectionAnnual
Fire alarm monitoring verificationAnnual

Fire Suppression

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire extinguisher visual inspectionMonthly
Fire extinguisher annual serviceAnnual
Sprinkler system visual inspectionMonthly
Fire pump testWeekly
Standpipe/FDC inspectionQuarterly/Annual

Egress & Emergency

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Exit sign illumination checkMonthly
Emergency lighting 30-second testMonthly
Emergency lighting 1-hour discharge testAnnual
Fire door inspectionAnnual
Emergency action plan reviewAnnual
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Accessibility

ACA / AODA / Provincial Standards

Physical Accessibility

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Accessible entrance inspectionMonthly
Accessible route clearance (920mm min)Weekly
Ramp and handrail conditionMonthly
Power door operator inspectionMonthly
Accessible parking signageMonthly
Door hardware operationMonthly

Service Areas

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Public counter height complianceAnnual
Waiting area accessibilityMonthly
Signage (braille, tactile)Quarterly
Assistive listening devicesMonthly
Accessible washroom facilitiesMonthly
Service animal policy complianceAnnual
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Building Systems

NBC 2020 / PSPC Standards

HVAC Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
HVAC filter replacementMonthly/Quarterly
Air handling unit inspectionQuarterly
Chiller/boiler maintenanceQuarterly/Annual
Building Automation System (BAS) checkMonthly
Parking garage ventilation testAnnual

Indoor Air Quality

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
CO2 level monitoringContinuous/Quarterly
Temperature comfort verificationDaily
Humidity level checkWeekly
Air quality testing (post-renovation)Per project

Electrical Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Electrical panel inspectionAnnual
GFCI outlet testingMonthly
Emergency generator testMonthly
Generator load bank testAnnual
Arc flash labeling verificationAnnual
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Elevators & Vertical Transport

CSA B44

Elevator Maintenance

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Elevator preventive maintenanceMonthly
Elevator safety inspectionAnnual
Elevator emergency phone testMonthly
Elevator cab lighting checkWeekly
Elevator braille/accessibility complianceAnnual
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Security & Access Control

PSPC / Treasury Board

Physical Security

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Access control system testMonthly
CCTV/surveillance system checkWeekly
Security screening equipmentDaily
Perimeter security inspectionDaily
Vehicle barriers/bollards checkMonthly
Key control auditMonthly

Emergency Communications

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Public address system testMonthly
Two-way radio system testWeekly
Emergency call box testMonthly
Duress alarm testMonthly
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Workplace Safety

Canada Labour Code Part II

General Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Slip/trip hazard inspectionDaily
Ergonomic workstation assessmentAnnual/Request
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) updateAnnual
PPE availability checkMonthly
Ladder safety inspectionBefore each use

Emergency Preparedness

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
First aid kit inspectionMonthly
AED inspection and battery checkMonthly
Emergency contact list updateQuarterly
Business continuity plan reviewAnnual
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Environmental Compliance

ECCC / Federal Sustainability

Sustainability

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Energy consumption trackingMonthly
Water consumption trackingMonthly
Recycling program complianceWeekly
ENERGY STAR equipment inventoryAnnual
GHG emissions trackingAnnual

Hazardous Materials

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Asbestos management plan reviewAnnual
Lead paint inventory (pre-1978)Annual
PCB equipment inventoryAnnual
Hazardous waste handling complianceOngoing
Refrigerant leak detectionAnnual
Disclaimer: This checklist is based on NFC 2020, NBC 2020, PSPC Real Property Standards, Accessible Canada Act, and Greening Government Strategy. Requirements may vary by province and federal department. Verify requirements with your Provincial Fire Marshal and PSPC.
Last updated: February 2026 | Sources: NRC Canada, PSPC, Accessible Canada infodeck.io/ca/resources/government-compliance-checklist