Fire Prevention

Overview:
Public education, pre-planning of new structures, and the inspection of existing businesses are some of the many services conducted by the Fire Prevention Bureau.
The experience and dedication of Bureau staff members serves to save countless lives each year.

Inspections:
Business inspections are done by engine companies. Nursing homes, day cares, institutional, and assembly occupancies are inspected by Fire Prevention and engine companies. If you have questions pertaining to inspections call: 743-7231.

Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler systems:
All plans for alarms and sprinklers need to be reviewed at the office of Fire Prevention.
Areas with problems, such as improper fire flows, may be required to install residential sprinklers. These include: Millcreek, Olympus Cove, and areas in Holladay, as well as areas in Draper City, Herriman City. Any construction done in the canyons that lies within our jurisdiction is also subject to these requirements.

Are you planning to build?
Required Items:

* Total square footage including all floors and garages
* Current fire flows

Fire flows can be found by contacting your water purveyer, or any of the following three contractors:

* Protection Consultants Inc. (PCI) - Greg Jones 596-1601 ext 5
* Scott Adams - (435) 649-6706
* Van Boren and Frank - Craig Blue 530-3148

Public Education:
Risk Watch Program.

Fire Department Access:
Requirements for dead-end accessways

Hazardous Material Permits:
Hazmat permit application, short-form HMMP package - EZ

Burn Permits:
The fire department does not issue burn permits and the current ordinance states: No Open Burning. However, agricultural burning us allowed by state code annotated.

Questions:
General questions concerning fire code interpretations can be answered by calling Fire Prevention at (801) 743-7230.

Also, here is a list of Fire Saftey Tips