The mandate of the Public Safety & Prevention Division is to prevent injury, loss of life, and loss of property due to fire or related health and safety hazards, by providing enforcement of various codes and standards, public education and fire investigation. Services include the administration and enforcement of fire safety legislation, such as the Fire Services Act, BC Building Code, BC Fire Code and the City of New Westminster Fire Protection Bylaw No. 6940, 2004.
The Public Safety & Prevention Division interprets and explains applicable legislation and bylaws to a variety of internal and external contacts. We provide assistance and advice regarding fire prevention and safety matters such as fire protection systems, services, plan reviews and applicable life safety codes.
| Category | Description | Fee |
| New Fire Safety Plan | Low Rise (6 storeys or fewer) | $184 per new plan |
| Complex Buildings - High Rise (7+ storeys) | $348 per new plan | |
| Complex Buildings - Care/Treatment Facility | $348 per new plan | |
| Complex Buildings - Detention Facility | $348 per new plan | |
| Amendment to Existing Plan | Administrative updates (contact info, formatting, etc.) | No charge |
| Operational updates (occupancy classification, layout changes, fire protection system replacement, etc.) | $112 per review | |
| Construction Fire Safety Plan | New Plan | $184 per new plan |
For more information on Fire Safety Plans contact our Fire Prevention Office at 604 519 1004 or email fire-fpo@newwestcity.ca.
Reference Documents
Building Fire Safety Checklist