GCA Sécurité Incendie Blog
Expert advice, regulatory news and best practices in fire prevention.
Space Heaters at Work: Rules to Prevent Fire
CSA or ULC certification, 1 metre clearance, wall outlet without extension cords, never run continuously. What Québec.ca, the 2020 NFC, and the CNESST say about space heaters in offices and warehouses.
Snow Removal from Emergency Exits: Owner Obligations
Snow and ice are prohibited in exterior exit passageways and stairways, all the way to the public thoroughfare. What the 2020 NFC says, who is responsible, and what to include in the snow removal contract.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms in Rental Buildings: Who Must Do What
The landlord installs and replaces, the tenant tests and changes the battery. What the Safety Code, Québec.ca, and municipal bylaws really say, including CO.
October 16, 2026: End of the Quebec Safety Code Transition Period (and Why the Extension Does Not Apply to Your FSP)
The RBQ extended the Quebec Construction Code transition by one year, not that of the Quebec Safety Code. For your fire safety plan, October 16, 2026 stands. Five checks to perform this week.
Fire Safety Plan Checklist: 30 Points Before the Fire Department Visit
The list the fire prevention officer has in mind: 30 checkable points, organized in the actual order of their visit, each linked to the Code article or standard that underpins it.
FSP or ERP: Which One Does Your Business Need in Quebec?
Fire safety plan or emergency response plan? Two documents, two laws, two inspectors. The four-question test to find out which one applies to your facility.
Fire Safety Plan for Businesses: What the Code Requires in Quebec
Who must have a fire safety plan in Quebec, what Article 2.8.2.1 of the Code requires point by point, and what changes at the end of the transition period on October 16, 2026.
Fire Safety Errors: What the Inspector Sees First
The eight violations that the fire prevention officer identifies most often, the rule at issue in each case, and what the ministry's inspection checklist actually verifies.
Fire Safety Equipment Maintenance: Frequencies and Obligations in Quebec
How often to inspect extinguishers, fire alarms, and sprinklers in Quebec, who is authorized to do what, and what the maintenance log must contain to stand up before an inspector.