A proposed childcare facility must be inspected by Richmond Fire-Rescue to help ensure applicable fire and life safety requirements have been fulfilled.
The fire inspection is one part of the approval process for establishing a licensed childcare space in Richmond. Follow the steps below before submitting your inspection request.
Complete the municipal approval stage first, then submit your inspection request to Richmond Fire-Rescue.
Visit the City of Richmond’s Creating Child Care Spaces in Richmond page for information about opening, expanding or renovating a licensed childcare facility.
View Childcare Approval InformationOnce municipal approval has been received for the proposed childcare space, submit the Richmond Fire-Rescue inspection request form to arrange the required fire inspection.
Request an InspectionAn inspection fee may apply. Any applicable fee information will be provided as part of the inspection request and scheduling process.
You are ready to move to the Richmond Fire-Rescue inspection stage. Use the online request page to provide the facility information needed to begin scheduling.
Privacy notice: Personal information is collected by Richmond Fire-Rescue to provide the requested service or information. The City of Richmond collects this information under section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions or concerns may be directed to the City of Richmond FOI Coordinator at 604-276-4156 or foi@richmond.ca.
Personal information is collected by Richmond Fire-Rescue to provide the requested service or information. The City of Richmond is collecting this information under Section 26 (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Please contact the FOI coordinator at 604-276-4156 or foi@richmond.ca if you have any concerns.