Fire Marshal's Office
The Fire Marshal's Office (FMO) exists to prevent loss of life, injuries and property due to fire. This is achieved through three basic methods: education, engineering and enforcement.
New Construction, Plan Review and Inspections
The Fire Marshal's Office prepares plan reviews and conducts construction inspections of new developments and commercial buildings, including renovations and remodels of existing buildings. Reviews are also made of significant modifications to fire protection systems (fire sprinklers, fire alarms, cooking suppression, clean agent, etc). The Fire Marshal's Office is also responsible for reviewing plans for single-family homes with sprinkler systems.
Existing Building Regulations
The Fire Marshal's Office is also responsible for conducting inspections of existing buildings and structures to educate owners and/or staff regarding various fire hazards and to identify fire code violations so they can be corrected, thereby reducing the risk of a fire. Detailed records are kept to help identify trends that may require special attention to help mitigate recurring hazards.
Private Fire Hydrant Regulations and Inspections
For all fire hydrants that are not located in a public right of way, the property owner is responsible for the testing and maintenance of the fire hydrant which must be completed by qualified subcontractors.
Apparatus Maneuverability Requirements
Specifications of the City's largest Fire Department vehicle.
Fire Safety Inspections for Multifamily Rental Housing
Guidance to property owners and managers of multifamily rental housing.
Fire Watch
Whenever a fire protection system (fire alarm, fire sprinkler, etc.) is taken out of service for maintenance or repairs, or is otherwise compromised due to damage and unable to function as intended, a “fire watch” must be put in place.
