Alternative Measures for the Shutdown of Fire Protection Equipment

or Systems
Temporary Shutdown of Fire Protection Equipment or Systems
Alternative measures must be included in the Fire Safety Plan. The following
information outlines some examples of alternative measures for the temporary
shutdown of fire protection equipment or systems. Temporary shutdown of fire
protection equipment or systems shall be the shutdown of fire protection equipment or
systems that extend for periods of not more than 24 hours in duration. All staff shall
be made aware of the temporary shutdown of fire protection equipment or systems.
The following practices and procedures are provided as a guide only:
Temporary Shutdown of Fire Alarm System (example only)

Notify all staff and Brampton Fire and Emergency Services (phone #
905.456.5788) that the fire alarm system is temporarily shut down.
A fire watch shall be appointed to conduct a sequential tour of the building in
areas normally served by fire detection devices (i.e., rooms or spaces protected
by sprinklers, heat detectors, smoke detectors or some other form of fire
detection devices). Persons conducting the fire watch would record their patrols
and be provided some means of communication to notify the fire department in
the event of a fire. In the event of fire, efforts must be taken to notify persons in
the building that a fire emergency exists.

Temporary Shutdown of Standpipe System (example only)

Notify all staff and Brampton Fire and Emergency Services (phone #
905.456.5788) that the standpipe system is temporarily shut down.

Temporary Shutdown of Sprinkler System (example only)

Notify Brampton Fire and Emergency Services (phone # 905.456.5788) and all
staff that the sprinkler system is temporarily shut down.
A fire watch shall be appointed to conduct a sequential tour of the building in
areas normally served by fire detection devices (i.e., rooms or spaces protected
by sprinklers, heat detectors, smoke detectors or some other form of fire
detection devices). Persons conducting the fire watch would record their patrols
and be provided some means of communication to notify the fire department in
the event of a fire. In the event of fire, efforts must be taken to notify persons in
the building that a fire emergency exists.
The work conducted on the sprinkler system shall be scheduled by the contractor
to enable the system to be operational as quickly as is possible in the
circumstances. Full sprinkler protection shall be restored when work on the

system is discontinued. Closed sprinkler valves shall be tagged or marked in an

approved manner. (Refer to Ontario Fire Code Subsection 6.5.2.)
"Hot works" such as welding or cutting should be prohibited in the area where the
sprinkler protection is impaired or be limited to areas where precautions have
been put into place.

Temporary Shutdown of Special Extinguishing Systems (example only)

Notify all staff and Brampton Fire and Emergency Services (phone #
905.456.5788) that a special extinguishing system is shut down.
The use of the equipment that is protected by Special Extinguishing Systems
shall cease.

Long Term Shutdown of Fire Protection Equipment or Systems

Alternative measures shall be approved by the Chief Fire Official and included in the
Fire Safety Plan. Alternative measures proposals for approval by the Chief Fire Official
may be emailed to; fire.prevention@brampton.ca
The following information outlines some examples of alternative measures for the Long
Term shutdown of fire protection equipment or systems. Long Term shutdown of fire
protection equipment or systems shall be the shutdown of fire protection equipment or
systems that extend for periods of more than 24 hours in duration. All staff and
occupants shall be made aware of the Long Term shutdown of fire protection equipment
or systems.
The following practices and procedures are provided as a guide only:
Long Term Shutdown of Fire Alarm System (example only)

Alternative measures shall be included in the Fire Safety Plan and approved by
the Chief Fire Official. Alternative measures proposals for approval by the Chief
Fire Official may be emailed to; fire.prevention@brampton.ca
Notify all staff and Brampton Fire and Emergency Services (phone #
905.456.5788) that the fire alarm system is shut down for a Long Term.
Notify all occupants that the fire alarm system is shut down for a Long Term. This
can be accomplished by posting a notice on all entrances to the facility.
A fire watch shall be appointed to conduct a sequential tour of the building in
areas normally served by fire detection devices (i.e., rooms or spaces protected
by sprinklers, heat detectors, smoke detectors or some other form of fire
detection devices). Persons conducting the fire watch would record their patrols
and be provided some means of communication to notify the fire department in
the event of a fire. In the event of fire, efforts must be taken to notify persons in
the building that a fire emergency exists.
The use of the equipment that is protected by Special Extinguishing Systems
shall cease.

"Hot works" such as welding, cutting or soldering shall be prohibited in the

building.

Long Term Shutdown of Standpipe System (example only)

Alternative measures must be included in the Fire Safety Plan and approved by
the Chief Fire Official. Alternative measures proposals for approval by the Chief
Fire Official may be emailed to; fire.prevention@brampton.ca
Notify all staff and Brampton Fire and Emergency Services (phone #
905.456.5788) that the standpipe system is shut down for a Long Term.

Long Term Shutdown of Sprinkler System (example only)

Alternative measures must be included in the Fire Safety Plan and approved by
the Chief Fire Official. Alternative measures proposals for approval by the Chief
Fire Official may be emailed to; fire.prevention@brampton.ca
Notify all staff and Brampton Fire and Emergency Services (phone #
905.456.5788) that the sprinkler system is shut down for a Long Term.
Notify all occupants that the sprinkler system is shut down for a Long Term. This
can be accomplished by posting a notice on all entrances to the facility.
A fire watch shall be appointed to conduct a sequential tour of the building in
areas normally protected by the sprinkler system. Persons conducting the fire
watch would record their patrols and be provided some means of communication
to notify the fire department in the event of a fire. In the event of fire, efforts must
be taken to notify persons in the building that a fire emergency exists.
The work conducted on the sprinkler system shall be scheduled by the contractor
to enable the system to be operational as quickly as is possible in the
circumstances.
Full sprinkler protection shall be restored when work on the system is
discontinued. Closed sprinkler valves shall be tagged or marked in an approved
manner. (Refer to Ontario Fire Code Division B, Subsection 6.5.2.)
The use of the equipment that is protected by Special Extinguishing Systems
shall cease.
"Hot works" such as welding, cutting or soldering shall be prohibited in the
building.

Long Term Shutdown of Special Extinguishing Systems (example only)

Alternative measures must be included in the Fire Safety Plan and approved by
the Chief Fire Official. Alternative measures proposals for approval by the Chief
Fire Official may be emailed to; fire.prevention@brampton.ca
Notify all staff and Brampton Fire and Emergency Services (phone #
905.456.5788) that a Special Extinguishing System is shut down for a Long
Term.

Notify all occupants that a Special Extinguishing System is shut down for a Long
Term. This can be accomplished by posting a notice on all entrances to the
facility.
The use of the equipment that is protected by Special Extinguishing Systems
shall cease.