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Retail Store Compliance Checklist

Canada - NFC 2020 - SFCR - Provincial OHS - AODA

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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 conductAnnual
Staff fire safety trainingAnnual

Fire Detection & Alarm

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire alarm control unit inspectionMonthly
Manual pull station functional testMonthly
Smoke detector functional testAnnual
Complete fire alarm system annual testAnnual

Fire Suppression

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Sprinkler system visual inspectionMonthly
Control valve position verificationWeekly
Portable fire extinguisher inspectionMonthly
Fire extinguisher annual maintenanceAnnual

Emergency Lighting

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

NBC 2020 / Provincial Codes

Elevator & Escalator

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

Accessibility

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

HVAC Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
HVAC system inspectionQuarterly
Filter replacementQuarterly
Indoor air quality assessmentAnnual

Electrical

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
GFCI testMonthly
Portable equipment inspectionBefore use
Electrical panel inspectionAnnual
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Food Safety (If Applicable)

SFCR / Provincial Health Regulations

Food Safety Program

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Food Safety Plan reviewAnnual
Food handler certificationPer provincial requirements
HACCP hazard analysis reviewAnnual

Temperature Control

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Refrigerated display temperature checkTwice daily
Freezer temperature checkTwice daily
Cold chain verification (deliveries)Per delivery

Hygiene & Pest Control

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Pest control inspectionMonthly
Food area cleaningDaily
Hand wash station checkDaily
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Workplace Health & Safety

COHS / Provincial OHS Acts

Risk Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Workplace hazard assessmentAnnual
Slips, trips, falls auditMonthly
Manual handling assessmentAnnual

Incident Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Critical injury report to MOLImmediately
Incident investigationPer incident
First aid kit inspectionMonthly

Security

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
CCTV system checkWeekly
Security alarm testMonthly
Cash handling procedures reviewAnnual
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Customer Safety

Consumer Protection / Store Operations

Store Environment

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Floor surface condition checkDaily
Shelving stability inspectionMonthly
Product display safety checkDaily
Shopping cart inspectionWeekly

Public Facilities

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Public washroom cleanlinessTwice daily
Baby change facilities checkDaily
Drinking fountain hygieneDaily
Disclaimer: This checklist is based on NFC 2020, Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, Provincial OHS Acts, CSA Standards, and AODA accessibility requirements. Requirements may vary by province and store type. Verify requirements with your Provincial Fire Marshal and local health authorities.
Last updated: February 2026 | Sources: NRC Canada, CFIA, CCOHS, CSA Group infodeck.io/ca/resources/retail-compliance-checklist