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Canadian Retail Store Compliance Checklist

Complete inspection checklist covering NFC 2020 fire safety, SFCR food safety requirements (if applicable), Provincial OHS regulations, CSA electrical standards, and AODA accessibility. Be audit-ready for your fire marshal and health inspections.

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Updated Feb 2026

The Hidden Cost of Manual Compliance

Canadian retail stores must comply with NFC 2020 fire codes, Provincial OHS requirements, SFCR food regulations (if selling food), and AODA accessibility standards - each with different frequencies and documentation needs.

70%
of retail managers
struggle with multi-jurisdictional fire and food compliance
C$100K+
potential fine
for food safety or OHS violations
5+ hrs
average time spent
preparing for health and fire inspections

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Complete Canadian Retail Compliance Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure your Canadian retail store meets all regulatory requirements. Click any section to expand or collapse.

Fire Safety Planning

Fire Detection & Alarm

Fire Suppression

Emergency Lighting

Elevator & Escalator

Accessibility

HVAC Systems

Electrical

Food Safety Program

Temperature Control

Hygiene & Pest Control

Risk Management

Incident Management

Security

Store Environment

Public Facilities

Total inspection items: 60+ tasks across 5 compliance categories
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Temperature Monitoring

Walk-in coolers: 24/7 temperature logging with alerts
Display refrigerators: Automatic deviation alerts

HVAC & Comfort

Sales floor zones: Customer comfort optimization
Stockroom: Ventilation monitoring

Fire Safety Monitoring

Fire panel integration: Real-time alarm status
Sprinkler monitoring: Valve tamper alerts

Energy Management

Lighting systems: Occupancy-based control
HVAC units: Scheduling and optimization

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Disclaimer

This checklist is based on Canadian standards including NFC 2020, Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, Provincial OHS Acts, CSA Standards, and AODA accessibility requirements. Requirements may vary by province, store type, and whether food is sold. Always verify specific requirements with your local fire marshal and provincial health authorities.

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Last updated: February 2026