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Hotel Facilities Compliance Checklist

Canada - NFC 2020 - NBC 2020 - SFCR - Provincial Health - 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 staff)Per shift annually
Staff fire safety trainingAnnual
Guest evacuation procedures postedAnnual

Fire Detection & Alarm

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire alarm control unit inspectionMonthly
Manual pull station functional testMonthly
Guest room smoke alarm testMonthly
Fire alarm battery inspectionMonthly
Complete fire alarm system annual testAnnual

Fire Suppression Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Sprinkler system visual inspectionMonthly
Control valve position verificationWeekly
Kitchen fire suppression system testSemi-annual
Kitchen hood and duct cleaningQuarterly

Emergency Lighting & Egress

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Exit sign illumination checkMonthly
Emergency lighting 30-second testMonthly
Emergency lighting 1-hour discharge testAnnual
Egress path obstruction checkDaily
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Building & Facilities

NBC 2020 / Provincial Codes

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

Accessibility (AODA / Provincial)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Accessible room facilities checkMonthly
Power door operator inspectionMonthly
Accessible washroom facilities checkMonthly
Accessible parking signageAnnual

Guest Room Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Room door self-closer function testMonthly
Balcony guard height inspectionAnnual
Window restraint device checkAnnual
Room safe operation testMonthly

HVAC & Water Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Air handling unit inspectionMonthly
Filter replacementQuarterly
Legionella risk assessmentAnnual
Hot water temperature verification (>60°C)Monthly
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Pool & Spa Facilities

Provincial Health Regulations

Pool Water Quality

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Pool water testing (chlorine, pH)Twice daily
Pool water temperature checkDaily
Hot tub water testingBefore each use period
Pool water microbiological testMonthly

Pool Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Pool enclosure and gate inspectionDaily
Self-closing gate mechanism testWeekly
Depth markers verificationAnnual
Main drain cover inspectionMonthly

Pool Equipment & Emergency

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Pool pump and filtration inspectionWeekly
CPR signage and emergency phone checkDaily
Rescue equipment (ring buoy, pole) checkDaily
First aid kit inspection (pool area)Weekly
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Food Safety

SFCR / Provincial Health Regulations

Food Safety Program

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Food Safety Plan reviewAnnual
Food handler certification checkPer provincial requirements
HACCP hazard analysis reviewAnnual
Food safety training recordsAnnual

Temperature Control

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Refrigerator temperature check (0-4°C)Twice daily
Freezer temperature check (-18°C)Twice daily
Hot holding temperature check (≥60°C)Per service
Food delivery temperature verificationPer delivery

Kitchen Equipment & Hygiene

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Commercial refrigerator maintenanceQuarterly
Dishwasher sanitizing temperature testDaily
Grease interceptor cleaningMonthly
Pest control inspectionMonthly
Kitchen exhaust system cleaningQuarterly
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Workplace Health & Safety

COHS / Provincial OHS Acts

Risk Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Workplace hazard assessmentAnnual
Slips, trips, falls auditMonthly
Musculoskeletal disorder prevention reviewAnnual
Workplace inspectionMonthly

Electrical Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
GFCI testMonthly
Portable equipment inspectionBefore use
Fixed electrical inspection5 years
Emergency generator testMonthly

Incident & Emergency Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Critical injury report to MOLImmediately
Incident investigation and documentationPer incident
First aid kit inspectionMonthly
First aider certification checkEvery 3 years

Chemical Safety (WHMIS)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
SDS register updateAs changed
Hazardous chemical storage auditMonthly
Pool chemical storage complianceMonthly
WHMIS training complianceAnnual
Disclaimer: This checklist is based on NFC 2020, NBC 2020, Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, Provincial Health Regulations, and CSA Standards. Requirements may vary by province. Verify requirements with your Provincial Fire Marshal and Health Authority.
Last updated: February 2026 | Sources: NRC Canada, CFIA, CSA Group, CCOHS infodeck.io/ca/resources/hospitality-compliance-checklist