Safety company ‘shocked’ to learn of 65 fire code charges in Calgary
Posted Jul 30, 2019 11:23 am.
Last Updated Jul 30, 2019 11:24 am.
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CALGARY – A fire safety company says it’s shocked it has been slapped with 65 charges under the Alberta Fire Code.
The Calgary Fire Department announced the charges against Premium Fire Protection Ltd. and 10 of its employees Monday after a seven-month investigation.
It’s alleged the company allowed unqualified and uncertified workers to install alarms, extinguishers and other equipment in large grocery stores, pharmacies and restaurants in Calgary.
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Another 15 charges have also been laid against businesses that hired Premium Fire Protection, which the city is not identifying.
Premium says in an emailed statement that it has nine offices in four provinces, 50 employees and more than 70 years of experience.
It says its number one priority is the safety and security of its clients and the communities where it operates.
