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Canadian Healthcare Facilities Compliance Checklist

Complete inspection checklist covering NFC 2020 fire safety, CSA Z32 electrical safety, CSA Z7396.1 medical gas systems, provincial OHS requirements, and PHAC infection control guidelines. Be audit-ready for health authority inspections.

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Updated Feb 2026

The Hidden Cost of Manual Compliance

Canadian healthcare facilities must comply with NFC fire codes, CSA standards for medical equipment and electrical safety, provincial health regulations, and federal guidelines - each with different frequencies and documentation needs.

79%
of healthcare facilities
struggle with multi-jurisdictional compliance (federal, provincial)
C$500K+
potential penalty
for serious OHS violations in healthcare settings
8+ hrs
average time spent
preparing for provincial health authority accreditation audits

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Complete Canadian Healthcare Compliance Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure your Canadian healthcare facility meets all regulatory requirements. Click any section to expand or collapse.

Fire Safety Planning

Fire Detection & Alarm (CAN/ULC-S536)

Sprinkler System

Fire/Smoke Doors & Barriers

Emergency Lighting & Exit Signs

Life Support Equipment

Imaging Equipment

Sterilization Equipment

Biomedical Safety Testing

Medical Gas Pipeline System

Medical Air & Vacuum

Bulk Gas Storage

Emergency Power (CSA C282)

HVAC & Ventilation

Water Systems

Electrical Systems (CSA Z32:21)

Environmental Cleaning

Biomedical Waste Management

Chemical Safety (WHMIS)

Medication Storage

Total inspection items: 90+ tasks across 5 compliance categories
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Temperature Monitoring

Medication refrigerators: Automatic twice-daily logging with excursion alerts
Vaccine storage (2-8°C): Continuous monitoring for cold chain compliance

Pressure Monitoring

Isolation rooms (negative): Negative pressure verification with alarm on loss
Operating rooms (positive): Positive pressure monitoring, real-time verification

Water Quality

Hot water systems (>60°C): Legionella prevention with temperature trending
Cooling towers: Temperature and treatment monitoring

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Disclaimer

This checklist is based on Canadian standards including NFC 2020, NBC 2020, CSA Z32, CSA Z7396.1, Provincial OHS Acts, and PHAC Guidelines. Requirements may vary by province, facility type, and accreditation standards. Always verify specific requirements with your local health authority and provincial ministry of health.

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Last updated: February 2026