Ensure your building meets Ontario’s fire code requirements with confidence. HITE Engineering provides professional fire code audits led by licensed engineers — ensuring not just compliance, but peace of mind. From factories to high-rises, our fire safety assessments are designed to protect life, property, and your reputation.
Whether you’re responding to a fire department order, planning a renovation, or conducting due diligence, HITE delivers technical clarity, clear next steps, and engineering-backed solutions.
A fire code audit is a comprehensive review of your facility to ensure it complies with current fire safety regulations. These inspections evaluate everything from exit routes to suppression systems — and identify any code violations or hazardous conditions.
Who needs one?
HITE’s audit process covers every critical aspect of fire safety, including:
Common violations we identify: outdated extinguishers, blocked exits, non-rated doors, missing firestopping, unlabelled equipment, improper compartmentalization, and expired fire alarm certifications.
Our engineers apply in-depth knowledge of fire safety regulations, including:
We also support audit documentation required for:
We review available floor plans, occupancy type, and history of fire safety concerns or orders.
A licensed engineer walks through the property to assess systems, identify hazards, and document conditions.
We use a structured checklist aligned with applicable codes and create a risk-weighted scoring system to prioritize remediation.
You receive a clear, easy-to-navigate report — including deficiencies, recommended fixes, photos, and references to specific code clauses.
If needed, HITE can re-inspect after remediation, assist with permit drawings, or support discussions with the local fire marshal.
HITE regularly conducts audits for:
We also assist with due diligence inspections for building acquisitions or lease transitions.
With almost 30 years of fire, structural, and safety engineering expertise, HITE brings more than a checklist to your audit. We bring depth.
Ready to get ahead of fire code risks? Whether you're starting a new project or facing a compliance order, HITE Engineering delivers clarity, compliance, and confidence.
Call now to schedule your fire safety audit with a certified engineer
Or upload your drawings and we’ll get in touch with a quote.
Ask us for a free audit prep checklist to help organize your documents before we arrive.
