FILING A FIRE SAFETY COMPLAINT

Before you file a complaint with the Division you should first contact your landlord or building owner in an effort to resolve the issue.

The Division of Fire Safety administers fire, electrical, building and the life safety codes as well as handicapped accessibility requirements in public buildings. Prior to an inspection an Assistant Fire Marshal will contact the owner to schedule a time to visit the building. An owner, manager, or representative may accompany the inspector on a tour of the building.

The inspection is to make sure the building is safe. If the building is inspected and found to have violations of fire and building codes, a compliance schedule will be set for all items. Some problems, such as nonworking smoke detectors must be fixed immediately. Other issues can be resolved over a longer term.

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