Building Construction Resources
The Fire Department has an active role in reviewing plans and inspecting the installation of projects in partnership with Vancouver’s Community Development Department.
Select a link below for specifications and details specific to the Vancouver Fire Department.
Files
VFD Emergency Services Impact Statement
VFD Emergency Services Impact Statement
Printable document showing turning radius to scale
Minimum dimensions needed to turn around
An example of how to illustrate fire lane markings on plans
Vehicle gate standards and sample plan
Fire Lane Sign Standard Details
Fire Lane Curb Standard Details
How to purchase a Knox Box
VFD Minimum Requirements for TCO
Smoke Control Drawing – Illustrative Read Only. Example Use Only.
General Storage and Use Owner’s Statement
Fire Response Site Plan Example
VFD Smoke Control Technical Standard
Mechanical and Automated Parking Technical Standard
Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement Template (spreadsheet)
Hazardous Materials Management Plan and Inventory Statement (PDF)
Hazardous Materials Management Plan and Inventory Statement (Word)
Fire Department Connection Sign Standards
Smoke Control Panel Design Example
Speculative Building Form