Commercial Risk Assessments
Rocky Mountain Fire Protection Services provides detailed fire risk assessments designed to identify hazards, improve life safety, and reduce the risk of catastrophic building fires.
Fire Prevention Planning
Identify risks before incidents occur.
Fire Safety Plans.
Fire Safety Signage.
Northern
BC
Expertise
Based in Prince George, we understand the unique local wildfire and structural fire risks.
Professional Risk Reports
Clear written reports with mitigation recommendations.
Our assessments combine professional fire prevention principles with real-world firefighting experience, allowing building owners and property managers to proactively address risks before they result in loss.
✔ Professional hazard identification ✔ Professional Fire Risk Assessments ✔ Life safety and liability reduction ✔ Practical mitigation recommendations ✔ Fire prevention consulting
Why Commercial Fire Risk Assessments Matter
Commercial buildings contain numerous potential ignition sources and fuel loads that can rapidly lead to significant fire events.
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Without regular evaluation, small hazards such as overloaded electrical systems, combustible storage, or blocked exits can create conditions that allow fires to spread quickly and threaten occupants.
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A professional fire risk assessment helps building owners:
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• identify hidden fire hazards
• improve building safety
• reduce liability exposure
• support insurance compliance
• protect tenants and employees
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Fire prevention is far more effective — and far less costly — than responding after a fire has already occurred.​​
Commercial Properties We Assess
Retail Buildings
Shopping centres, retail stores, and strip malls often contain high occupant loads, electrical systems, storage areas, and combustible display materials.
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A fire risk assessment helps identify hazards related to storage practices, emergency access, and fire prevention planning.
Office Buildings
Office facilities contain electrical infrastructure, IT equipment, and high occupancy levels that require effective fire safety planning.
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Assessments evaluate potential hazards and review building conditions that may contribute to fire risk.
Warehouses & Storage Facilities
Warehouses often store large volumes of combustible materials and equipment.
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Fire risk assessments evaluate storage configurations, access routes, ignition hazards, and operational risks that may increase fire exposure.
Hospitality Properties
Hotels, motels, restaurants, and hospitality facilities involve kitchens, mechanical systems, and high occupant turnover.
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A professional fire risk assessment helps identify hazards that could impact guest safety and business operations.
Property Management & Multi-Tenant Buildings
Commercial property managers are responsible for maintaining safe conditions across multi-tenant facilities including retail complexes, mixed-use buildings, and office developments.
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Fire risk assessments provide professional hazard documentation and recommendations that support safe property management practices.
Industrial Park & Light Industrial Buildings
Many commercial properties operate within industrial parks and contain equipment storage, workshops, and operational hazards.
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Assessments help identify fire risks associated with machinery, materials storage, and surrounding wildfire exposure.
What Our Commercial Fire Risk Assessments Include
✔ Building hazard evaluation
✔ Combustible material review
✔ Fire protection system review
✔ Emergency access evaluation
✔ Operational fire risks
✔ Written fire risk report with recommendations
Our Commercial Fire Risk Assessment Process
1. Pre-Assessment Review
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Before conducting the on-site inspection, we review available information about the property in order to understand the building layout and operational characteristics.
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This may include reviewing:
• Building age and construction type
• Occupancy classification
• Floor layout and building size
• Fire protection systems
• Known fire hazards or previous incidents
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This preliminary review allows the assessment to focus on the areas most likely to present elevated fire risk.
2. On-Site Building Inspection
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A comprehensive walkthrough of the property is conducted to identify hazards and evaluate fire protection features.
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Key areas examined include:
• Electrical and mechanical rooms
• Storage areas and service spaces
• Hallways and emergency exits
• Tenant spaces
• Kitchens and heating systems
• Exterior areas surrounding the building
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The inspection focuses on conditions that could contribute to fire ignition, fire spread, or unsafe evacuation conditions.
3. Risk Evaluation
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Following the inspection, identified hazards are evaluated based on several factors including:
• Probability of ignition
• Available fuel sources
• Building fire protection capabilities
• Occupant exposure and life safety risk
• Emergency response access
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This evaluation allows hazards to be prioritized so that the most critical issues can be addressed first.
4. Professional Report
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Clients receive a detailed written report summarizing the findings of the assessment.
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Reports include:
✔ Documented fire hazards
✔ Photographic evidence
✔ Explanation of risk conditions
✔ Prioritized mitigation recommendations
✔ Practical steps for improving fire safety
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The report provides property owners with clear guidance on how to reduce risk and improve building safety.
Commercial Fire Risk Categories We Evaluate
Electrical Fire Hazards​
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Electrical systems are one of the most common causes of commercial building fires.
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We evaluate:
• overloaded circuits
• damaged wiring
• improper extension cord use
• electrical panels and breakers
• appliance connections
Early identification of electrical hazards can significantly reduce fire risk.
Combustible Storage & Fuel Load​
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The quantity and arrangement of combustible materials greatly influences fire behavior.
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We assess:
• storage practices
• combustible materials near ignition sources
• cardboard and packaging accumulation
• pallet storage
• waste handling procedures
Improper storage can allow small fires to grow rapidly.
Heating & Mechanical Systems
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Heating equipment can present ignition hazards when not properly maintained or operated.
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Assessment areas include:
• furnaces and boilers
• space heaters
• kitchen equipment
• ventilation systems
• mechanical rooms
These systems are evaluated for safe operation and potential ignition risk.
Fire Protection Systems​
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Active fire protection systems play a critical role in controlling fires during the early stages.
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We review:
• fire extinguishers
• sprinkler systems
• fire alarm systems
• standpipe systems
• emergency lighting
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The assessment evaluates accessibility, placement, and overall effectiveness.
Emergency Egress & Life Safety
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Safe evacuation is essential during a fire emergency.
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We evaluate:
• exit accessibility
• exit signage
• emergency lighting
• hallway obstructions
• exit door operation
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Blocked or poorly marked exits significantly increase life safety risk.
Exterior Fire Exposure
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Exterior conditions around buildings can influence fire spread.
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We examine:
• combustible materials near structures
• dumpster placement
• vegetation hazards
• exterior storage practices
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These factors can contribute to fires spreading into the building from outside.
Deliverables
Clients receive a professional report that provides:
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✔ Hazard documentation
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✔ Risk evaluation
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✔ Photographs of problem areas
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✔ Prioritized mitigation recommendations
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✔ Practical fire prevention strategies
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Our goal is to provide clear, actionable guidance that improves fire safety without unnecessary complexity.
Serving Northern British Columbia
Rocky Mountain Fire Protection Services provides industrial fire risk assessments throughout Northern British Columbia including:
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Prince George
Vanderhoof
Quesnel
Burns Lake
Smithers
Terrace
Fort St John
Dawson Creek
Surrounding rural areas