Fire Inspections

Fire Inspections are required bi-annually for all commercial businesses, and annually for manufacturing or industrial locations, places of assembly, schools, daycares, assisted living centers, and foster care homes. 

Please contact the Fire Marshal's Office to schedule your inspection. 

Common Fire Code Violations 

• 505.1 - Address not provided or readable from the street.
• 503.4 - Fire lanes must be kept clear and identified.
• 506.1 - Knox box is required.
• 912.4.1 - Locking caps missing from Fire Department Connections.
• 703.1 - Not properly repairing holes, damage, or breakage of walls, ceilings, or other firestop systems.
• 604.3 - Working space of 30" in front of electrical panels not maintained.
• 604.4 - Multiplug adapters must have a fuse and meet NFPA 70 standards.
• 901.6 - Fire detection, alarm systems, and fire-extinguishing systems must be inspected annually.
• 906.5 - Fire extinguishers must be placed in conspicuous locations.
• 906.6 - Fire extinguishers must be unobstructed and unobscured.
• 906.7 - Fire extinguishers must be installed on a bracket, hanger, or extinguisher cabinet.

*This is not a comprehensive list, and is intended only as an example of commonly seen issues during inspections.