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To meet standard legal and insurance requirements in BC, for how long should electronic fire alarm inspection records be archived?

Most AHJs and insurance companies require records to be kept for 7 years. Electronic storage must be maintained in a format that remains readable as software ev

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Question: To meet standard legal and insurance requirements in BC, for how long should electronic fire alarm inspection records be archived?

Answer options:

  • 6 months ✅ 7 years (Standard retention for legal/insurance purposes)
  • 100 years
  • The life of the technician who performed the test

Correct answer: 7 years (Standard retention for legal/insurance purposes)

Explanation: Most AHJs and insurance companies require records to be kept for 7 years. Electronic storage must be maintained in a format that remains readable as software evolves.

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