Standards & Codes Consulting

NFPA Standards, Ontario Building Code & Fire Code Consulting

Ensure your projects comply with Ontario’s regulatory landscape and achieve timely approvals with our comprehensive consulting services.

Service Overview

We guide mechanical engineering firms through the complexities of the Ontario Building Code (OBC), Ontario Fire Code (OFC) and NFPA Standards, providing expert interpretation, strategic advice, and hands-on support from design concept through occupancy.

Our Expertise

  • In-depth knowledge of OBC requirements for fire safety systems
  • Detailed understanding of OFC Part II provisions for fire suppression, detection, egress, and maintenance
  • Experience liaising with municipal building officials, fire marshals, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ)
  • Track record of expediting permit reviews, minimizing code variances, and reducing unanticipated design changes

Core Consulting Services

  • Code Interpretation & Gap Analysis
  • Review design documents against NFPA, OBC and OFC criteria
  • Identify non-compliance issues and propose compliant solutions
  • Plan Submission & Permit Coordination
  • Preparation of code compliance reports and letters of assurance
  • Coordination of revisions with architects, structural engineers, and AHJ
  • Fire Safety Planning & Occupancy Support
  • Development of fire safety plans, egress analyses, and occupant load calculations
  • Assistance with fire drill procedures, emergency response strategies, and occupancy permit applications
  • Technical Reports & Variance Applications
  • Compilation of technical memoranda to justify alternative solutions or equivalencies
  • Submission of minor variance or alternate solution applications
  • Field Inspections & Construction Reviews
  • On-site verification of installed systems against approved documentation
  • Issuance of inspection reports, deficiency notices, and corrective action guidance

Why Partner with Us

Licensed professional engineers and code specialists committed to ongoing education and Ontario-specific training

  • Proactive approach to risk mitigation, ensuring fire-safety and life-safety features perform as intended
  • Streamlined communication with your team and AHJ to accelerate project timelines
  • Transparent deliverables, including clear compliance checklists, annotated drawings, and executive summaries
  • Ensure your next project meets every code requirement without delay.

Contact us today to learn how our Ontario Building Code and Fire Code consulting services can safeguard your schedule, budget, and reputation.