- Fire inspection code#
- Fire inspection license#
The Fire Prevention and Life Safety Office may be contacted at 30. DPIE will not inspect until this inspection has been completed. The DPIE inspector will review with the client, at the time of inspection request, whether or not the fire prevention inspection has been completed. In these circumstances and before a use and occupancy permit may be issued, an inspection will need to be arranged with the Office of the Fire Marshal. These uses include child/day care, assisted/congregate facilities, schools, institutions, liquor establishments, and all assembly occupancies.
Fire inspection license#
Fire Prevention Inspection – Certain uses will require a companion State-issued annual license to operate.
A third party inspector participating in the Third Party Inspection Program (TPIP) or a National Institute of Engineering Technology Level III Technician is required to conduct a commissioning (full test/operation) inspection of the system and make a signed report in accordance with the applicable standard.
Fire Protection System Certification – If the building owner cannot produce inspection records for the fire protection systems (fire sprinkler, fire alarm, hood suppression, smoke control, fire extinguishers, generators, etc.) that meet the County Code, a Fire Protection System Certification is required. Areas that may be required are as follows: 5) Physical fitness to be able to access all areas of a building during an inspection. 4) Good problem-solving skills to identify potential fire hazards and develop solutions to address them. The DPIE inspector will provide specific guidance on obtaining the required fire inspections. 3) Strong organizational skills to keep track of inspections and follow-up on any corrective actions that need to be taken. Please use the County’s Automated Inspection Request/Information System (AIRIS) to request a final building inspection. Those buildings that have changed use will be evaluated under current building codes. Existing businesses that are not changing use will be evaluated under the codes applicable to existing buildings. Use and Occupancy Permit – Prince George’s County uses the requirement for a use and occupancy permit to assure the existing building stock is maintained in a safe and code-compliant manner. Fire Prevention is responsible for existing buildings that have an associated use and occupancy permit.Ĭustomers requesting fire inspections associated with permits can be grouped in the following categories. Fire inspection code#
DPIE is responsible for fire code enforcement associated with a permit for building or occupancy. The Division of responsibility is delegated by the Fire Chief to DPIE through a Memorandum of Understanding. DPIE shares joint responsibility with the Office of the Fire Marshal (Fire Prevention and Life Safety Office) in the Fire/EMS Department for fire code enforcement.
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