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Inspections, Testing and Maintenance
Keep fire safety systems ready.
Inspection, testing, and maintenance help identify concerns and keep building fire and life safety systems in working condition.
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Find building-specific fire safety information, systems, procedures, and responsibilities.
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Report a non-emergency equipment concern or ask about fire and life safety systems in your building.
Contact Fire SafetyKeeping Fire and Life Safety Systems Ready
Why Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Matter
Fire and life safety systems are an important part of building safety. Required inspections, tests, and maintenance help identify deficiencies and confirm that systems remain ready to perform as intended.
These activities support emergency preparedness, regulatory compliance, and the safety of building occupants, visitors, and emergency responders.
Fire and Life Safety Systems
Inspection, testing, and maintenance may involve systems and equipment such as:
- Fire alarm and detection systems.
- Emergency lighting and exit signage.
- Sprinkler and other fire suppression systems.
- Fire extinguishers and hose cabinets.
- Fire doors and fire separations.
- Other building fire and life safety equipment.
Fire safety equipment must remain visible, accessible, and in proper working condition.
Compliance Inspections
Western Fire Safety supports fire and life safety compliance across campus and works with building contacts and campus partners when concerns or deficiencies are identified.
Required checks, tests, and inspections must be completed according to applicable requirements, with follow-up where deficiencies are identified.
Follow-up may include repair, corrective action, further assessment, or coordination with the appropriate campus service.
Report an Equipment or Fire Safety Concern
Contact Western Fire Safety if you notice damaged, missing, blocked, or malfunctioning fire and life safety equipment, or another non-emergency fire safety concern.
Include the building name, specific location, equipment involved if known, and a brief description of the concern.
For fire, smoke, an active alarm, or an immediate threat to life or safety, leave the area and call 911 from a safe location. Do not report an emergency by email.
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Emergency Assistance
Emergency: 911
Call 911 if there is fire, smoke, an active alarm, or an immediate threat to life or safety.
WSCS Non-Emergency / After-Hours Assistance:
519-661-3300
Western Fire Safety
Email: firesafety@uwo.ca
Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 88053
Location: Graphics Building, Room 123
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.