Prince Edward Island Fire Watch Course 2026
This course is for security guards posted on a fire watch in Prince Edward Island. It covers the Fire Safety Act, the fire codes PEI has adopted, what Charlottetown requires when a fire alarm or sprinkler system is out of service, fire safety plans, hot work and reporting.
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Den här gratiskursen har lektioner på cirka 15 minuter och ett prov med 25 frågor. Med minst 80 % kan du ladda ner ett kursintyg (privat, inte ackrediterat). Kontrollerad mot officiella källor den 12 oktober 2026.
Det här lär du dig
- Name PEI's fire safety law and the official who enforces it
- Identify the fire codes in force in PEI
- Follow the steps when a fire alarm or sprinkler system is out of service
- Carry out supervisory staff duties from a fire safety plan
- Apply PEI's hot work rules and report fires correctly
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Svar: C. The Fire Safety Act
PEI's Fire Safety Act (2024) repealed most of the old Fire Prevention Act and is now the main fire law.
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Svar: D. The Fire Marshal
Section 9 of the Fire Safety Act says the Fire Marshal shall enforce all laws in force in the province relating to fire prevention, systems, exits and arson.
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Svar: C. To take reasonable precautions to achieve fire safety
Section 14 says every person shall take reasonable precautions to achieve fire safety and comply with the Act, the regulations and any adopted code.
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Svar: C. 2024
Section 6(1) of the Fire Safety Regulations adopts the 2024 edition of NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code.
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Svar: D. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code (2024)
Section 6(1)(b) of the Fire Safety Regulations adopts the 2024 edition of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code.
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Svar: B. 2020
Section 6(1)(c) of the Fire Safety Regulations adopts the 2020 edition of the National Fire Code.
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Svar: B. Justice and Public Safety
The Fire Marshal's Office is part of PEI's Department of Justice and Public Safety and carries out inspections, plans review and fire investigations.
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Svar: B. About 98.9%
The Fire Marshal's Office reports that 98.9% of the roughly 1,000 firefighters in PEI's 36 fire departments are volunteers.
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Svar: D. A permit from the Fire Marshal
Section 18 of the Fire Safety Act says no person shall install a fire detection or protection system without a permit issued by the Fire Marshal.
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Svar: C. A certified installer with a trade certificate or Red Seal
Section 9(2) of the regulations requires sprinkler installers to hold a qualification certificate or Red Seal endorsement; trainees work only under direct supervision.
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Svar: B. The National Fire Code of Canada and the Uniform Fire Code
Charlottetown says its Fire Prevention Office inspects according to the National Fire Code of Canada and the Uniform Fire Code, under its Fire Prevention Bylaw.
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Svar: B. Immediately
Charlottetown's template says the fire department shall be notified immediately when a fire alarm or sprinkler system is shut down.
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Svar: C. Watchmen, bull-horns and walkie-talkies
The template says that where parts of a system are out of service, watchmen, bull-horns, walkie-talkies and similar means will be used to warn people of emergencies.
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Svar: C. Occupants are notified and instructions are posted
The template says occupants will be notified and instructions will be posted when a fire alarm or sprinkler system is shut down.
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Svar: C. It must stay in service
The template says that where portions of a sprinkler or fire alarm system are out of service, service to the remaining portions must be maintained.
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Svar: B. Cooking stops until the system is restored
The template says cooking operations shall be suspended until the commercial cooking fixed extinguishing system is restored.
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Svar: A. Once the Charlottetown Fire Department accepts it
Charlottetown's template states that a fire safety plan is only valid after it has been accepted by the Charlottetown Fire Department.
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Svar: C. Keep them closed at all times
Supervisory staff duties include keeping doors to stairwells closed at all times, so smoke cannot spread into exit stairs.
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Svar: A. Access roadways, fire routes and fire department connections
The template tells supervisory staff to keep access roadways, fire routes and fire department connections clear for fire department use.
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Svar: A. Only when precautions prevent fire or explosion
Section 37.2 prohibits welding and cutting in an area with combustible materials unless precautions are taken to prevent fires or explosions.
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Svar: B. Adequate fire extinguishing equipment in good order
Section 37.8 of the OHS General Regulations requires adequate fire extinguishing equipment in good working order to be readily available.
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Svar: C. Fire retardant blankets
Section 37.5 requires fire retardant blankets over open gratings to contain slag and sparks from the work.
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Svar: A. Report it to the Fire Marshal or a local assistant
Section 32(6) says any person with knowledge that a fire's origin is open to suspicion shall forthwith report to the Fire Marshal or a local assistant.
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Svar: D. Sound the alarm, warn people and call 911 from safety
Charlottetown's fire safety plan template tells supervisory staff to leave the fire area, alert occupants, sound the fire alarm and call 911 from a safe location.
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Svar: C. The date, time, supervisor, staff present and problems
The template asks that each fire drill be recorded with the date, time, supervisor on duty, staff present, deficiencies noted and comments.
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Bra att veta före provet
- PEI's Fire Safety Act (2024) replaced most of the old Fire Prevention Act. The Fire Marshal enforces the province's fire laws.
- PEI's Fire Safety Regulations adopt NFPA 1 (2024), NFPA 101 (2024) and the National Fire Code of Canada (2020).
- In Charlottetown, the fire department must be notified immediately when a fire alarm or sprinkler system is shut down.
- About 98.9% of PEI's firefighters are volunteers, serving in 36 fire departments.
- PEI's OHS rules ban welding near combustible materials unless precautions are taken, and require fire extinguishing equipment nearby.
Vanliga frågor
Which fire code applies in Prince Edward Island?
PEI's Fire Safety Regulations adopt three codes: NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code (2024), NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (2024) and the National Fire Code of Canada (2020).
Who do I call when a fire alarm goes out of service in Charlottetown?
Charlottetown's fire safety plan template says the Charlottetown Fire Department must be notified immediately. Your supervisor or the building owner usually makes the call; check your post orders.
Is the Fire Prevention Act still in force in PEI?
Most of it was repealed by the Fire Safety Act, which is now PEI's main fire law. Older documents may still name the Fire Prevention Act.
How long does a hot work fire watch last in PEI?
Follow the time on your site's hot work permit and procedures; the adopted fire codes also have hot work rules. PEI's OHS rules also require precautions near combustibles and fire extinguishing equipment close by.
Är intyget ackrediterat eller officiellt erkänt?
Nej. Det är ett privat kursintyg, bara för dina kunskaper. Det är inte erkänt, ackrediterat eller godkänt av någon myndighet, tillståndsmyndighet, tillsynsmyndighet eller utbildningsinstitution, och det ersätter inte någon licens, certifiering eller utbildning som krävs enligt lag.
Källor
- PEI Fire Safety Act
- PEI Fire Safety Regulations
- PEI Fire Detection and Fire Protection System Regulations
- Government of PEI: Fire Marshal's Office
- City of Charlottetown: Inspections and investigations
- Charlottetown Fire Department: Fire safety plan template
- WCB PEI OHS Guide: Welding (OHS General Regulations Part 37)