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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这门免费课程包含约15分钟的课文和一套25道题的测试。得分达到80%或以上即可下载结业证书(私人颁发,未经认证)。 已于2026年10月12日根据官方资料核对。
你将学到什么
- 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
得分达到80%或以上即可下载证书。
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第1题,共25题
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答案: 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PEI's Fire Safety Act (2024) repealed most of the old Fire Prevention Act and is now the main fire law.
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第2题,共25题
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答案: 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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第3题,共25题
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答案: 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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第4题,共25题
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答案: C. 2024
Section 6(1) of the Fire Safety Regulations adopts the 2024 edition of NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code.
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第5题,共25题
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答案: 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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第6题,共25题
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答案: B. 2020
Section 6(1)(c) of the Fire Safety Regulations adopts the 2020 edition of the National Fire Code.
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第7题,共25题
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答案: 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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第8题,共25题
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答案: 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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第9题,共25题
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答案: 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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第10题,共25题
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答案: 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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第11题,共25题
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答案: 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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第12题,共25题
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答案: 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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第13题,共25题
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答案: 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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第14题,共25题
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答案: 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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第15题,共25题
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答案: 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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第16题,共25题
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答案: 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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第17题,共25题
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答案: 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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第18题,共25题
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答案: 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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第19题,共25题
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答案: 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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第20题,共25题
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答案: 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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第21题,共25题
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答案: 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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第22题,共25题
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答案: 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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第23题,共25题
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答案: 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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第24题,共25题
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答案: 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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第25题,共25题
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答案: 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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考前须知
- 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.
常见问题
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.
这份证书是否经过认证或获得官方认可?
不是。这是一份私人颁发的结业证书,仅用于知识学习。它未获得任何政府、执照发放机构、监管机构或教育机构的认可、认证或批准,也不能替代法律要求的任何执照、资格证书或培训。
资料来源
- 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)