Real Property Management: Health and Safety

Canada Labour Code
An Act to consolidate certain statutes respecting labour
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/ShowTdm/cs/L-2

Occupational Safety and Health
It is the policy of the government to provide employees with a safe and healthful working environment and with occupational health services as defined in this policy.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/hrpubs/TBM_119/osh_e.asp
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Fire Protection Services - General
Fire protection in the Public Service of Canada is subject to requirements specified in Part II of the Canada Labour Code and to regulations issued under the legislation. In addition, a number of fire protection standards have been developed by the Fire Commissioner of Canada for application to Public Service establishments.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/Pubs_pol/hrpubs/TBM_119/chap_3-1_e.asp
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Fire Protection Standard for Correctional Institutions
This standard prescribes fire protection requirements for correctional institutions to minimize risks to life and property and to protect and conserve the Government's financial position.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/Pubs_pol/hrpubs/TBM_119/CHAP3_6_e.asp
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Fire Protection Standard for Design and Construction
This standard establishes a satisfactory level of fire safety to be incorporated into the design and construction of Government of Canada property to minimize risks to life and property and to protect and conserve the Government's financial position.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/Pubs_pol/hrpubs/TBM_119/CHAP3_2_e.asp
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Fire Protection Standard for Electronic Data Processing Equipment
This standard establishes minimum requirements for fire protection of electronic data processing equipment (henceforth referred to as EDP equipment) in order to minimize risks to Government of Canada property and operations, and to protect and conserve the Government's financial position.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/hrpubs/TBM_119/3-3_e.asp
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National Building Code of Canada 2005
The NBC sets out technical provisions for the design and construction of new buildings. It also applies to the alteration, change of use and demolition of existing buildings.
http://irc.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/pubs/codes/nrcc47666_e.html

National Fire Code of Canada 2005
The NFC sets out the technical provisions regulating: Activities related to the construction, use or demolition of buildings and facilities; The condition of specific elements of buildings and facilities; The design or construction of specific elements of facilities related to certain hazards; Protection measures for the current or intended use of buildings.
http://irc.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/pubs/codes/nrcc47667_e.html

Policy Notice on Fire Protection, Investigation and Reporting
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/dcgpubs/RealProperty/fppn-piap_e.asp

Policy on Fire Protection, Investigation and Reporting
It is government policy to ensure: the provision of fire-protection services; investigation of the cause and circumstances of any fire; implementation of fire-prevention measures; and maintenance of appropriate records to measure the effectiveness of fire risk management.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/dcgpubs/RealProperty/chap2-5-1_e.asp

Standard Fire Alarm Systems
This standard describes the requirements for the design, construction, installation, inspection, testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems in Government of Canada property to minimize risks to life and property and to protect and conserve the Government's financial position.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/Pubs_pol/hrpubs/TBM_119/CHAP3_4_e.asp
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Standard for Fire Inspections
This standard establishes minimum requirements for fire inspections of Government of Canada property to minimize fire risks to life and property and to protect and conserve the Government's financial position.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/Pubs_pol/hrpubs/TBM_119/CHAP3_5_e.asp
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Standard for fire safety planning and fire emergency organization
This standard establishes the minimum requirements for fire safety plans including the organization of designated staff for fire emergency purposes.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/Pubs_pol/hrpubs/TBM_119/CHAP3_1_e.asp
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