Fire Prevention

The Fire Prevention Branch is responsible for:

• The inspection of buildings, processes, equipment, systems, and other fire and related life safety situations
• The investigation of fires, explosions, hazardous materials incidents, and other related emergency incidents handled by the fire department
• The review of construction plans, drawings, and specifications for life safety systems, fire protection systems, access, water supplies, processes, and hazardous materials and other fire and life safety issues
• The fire and life safety education
• Existing occupancies and conditions, the design and construction of new buildings, remodeling of existing buildings, and additions to existing buildings
• The storage, use, processing, handling, and on-site transportation of hazardous materials
• The design, alteration, modification, construction, maintenance, and testing of fire protection systems and equipment
• Access requirements for fire department operations
• Hazards from outside fires in vegetation, trash, building debris, and other materials
• The regulation and control of special events such as exhibits, trade shows, amusement parks, and other similar special occupancies
• The interior finish, decorations, furnishings, and other combustibles that contribute to fire spread, fire load, and smoke production
• The storage, use, processing, handling, and on-site transportation of flammable and combustible gases, liquids, and solids.