Fire inspection software · Canada
Fire inspection software built for Canadian fire codes
FireTag is QR-based fire equipment tracking software for fire protection companies in Canada. One scan keeps every extinguisher on schedule — monthly inspections, annual maintenance and the provincial fire code your clients answer to — with records a fire inspector will accept.
- QR tag on every piece of equipment
- Monthly & annual compliance tracked automatically
- Built in British Columbia
Made for small and mid-sized Canadian shops
Fire codes in Canada are set province by province. Most reference NFPA 10 for portable extinguishers, but the inspection intervals, record-keeping and who may perform the work are defined by your provincial fire code and your local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). FireTag tracks that schedule and keeps the records your AHJ expects — giving small and mid-sized shops the essentials without the cost and complexity of an enterprise suite.
Your clients’ real obligations
Ontario, BC and Alberta each publish their own fire code. FireTag tracks the schedule that applies to each site, not a one-size US template.
Records an AHJ accepts
Every inspection is time-stamped and photographed against the equipment’s QR tag — a clean audit trail for fire officials and insurers.
Built for the shop
Work orders, technician routes and a client portal — the full workflow of a fire protection company, not just a checklist app.
What Canadian fire codes require for portable extinguishers
A general picture of the schedule most provinces follow. Always confirm the exact requirement against the fire code in force where the equipment is installed.
| Interval | Requirement | Who performs it |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Visual inspection: extinguisher present, visible, unobstructed, pin and tamper seal intact, gauge in range, no damage or corrosion. | Owner, a designated employee, or a service company. |
| Annual | Full maintenance examination and any required repair or replacement. | Certified fire protection technician. |
| 6 years | Internal examination / recharge for stored-pressure units (per NFPA 10, referenced by provincial codes). | Certified technician. |
| 12 years | Hydrostatic test; sooner if corrosion or mechanical damage is found. | Certified / licensed facility. |
Example: Ontario Fire Code requires portable extinguishers to be inspected monthly; Alberta and BC follow the same monthly-plus-annual pattern. Provincial codes adopt NFPA 10 by reference for the longer cycles. Serving the US? See our NFPA 10 inspection software; new to QR, see how QR tracking works.
How FireTag covers the whole cycle
QR label on every unit
Scan to pull up the full history of that exact extinguisher, hose or system — service dates, next due date, photos and notes.
Mobile inspections
Technicians run monthly and annual inspections from a phone, on site, and sign them off against the equipment record.
Automated reminders
FireTag knows when each unit is due and reminds you before it lapses — no spreadsheet of dates, nothing slips.
Client portal & records
Your clients see their own equipment and compliance status in the FireTag Connect portal, and you keep a defensible record for every site.
Fire protection compliance guides
Practical, Canada-first reading from the FireTag team.
Annual fire equipment inspections in BC
Legal requirements, certified technicians, record-keeping and what happens if you fail.
Read the guide →Fire extinguisher inspection checklist (Canada)
Monthly and annual checklist covering NFPA 10 and the common failure points.
Read the checklist →Paper vs digital equipment tracking
An honest comparison — and why Canadian shops are switching to QR.
Read the comparison →Frequently asked questions
Does FireTag work with Canadian fire codes, not just NFPA?
Yes. FireTag is built in British Columbia for Canadian fire protection companies. It tracks the monthly-inspection and annual-maintenance schedule your provincial fire code requires, and the longer NFPA 10 cycles (6-year internal, 12-year hydrostatic) those codes adopt by reference.
How does the QR tracking work?
Each piece of equipment gets a QR label. Scanning it opens that unit’s full history — past inspections, next due date, photos and notes — so technicians and clients always see the current compliance status.
Can my clients see their own equipment?
Yes. The FireTag Connect portal gives each client real-time visibility of their equipment and compliance status, and lets them request service.
Will the records hold up for an inspector or insurer?
Every inspection is time-stamped and photographed against the equipment record, giving you a clean, defensible audit trail for authorities having jurisdiction and insurers.
Is FireTag only for companies in Canada?
FireTag is built Canada-first but works for fire protection companies across North America, including NFPA 10 workflows in the United States.
See FireTag on your own equipment
Book a free demo and we’ll show you how QR-based tracking keeps every monthly and annual inspection on schedule — and off paper.
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