The Raleigh Office of Fire Marshal proactively prevents fires and mitigates their impact through a variety of functions. Those include enforcing fire codes, conducting fire and life safety inspections, reviewing building plans, and educating the public. The service unit also investigates fire causes and arson, manages hazardous vegetation, and handles permits for events to ensure community safety.
Core functions of Fire Prevention division:
Fire Code Enforcement: Enforces fire and life safety codes through inspections of new and existing commercial, residential, and public buildings.
Plan Review: Reviews building and fire alarm plans for new construction and expansions to ensure compliance with fire safety requirements before buildings are built.
Public Education: Educates the community on fire safety through public events, school presentations, and programs such as smoke alarm safety and emergency preparedness.
Fire Investigation: Investigates the origin and cause of fires, including suspected arson, and works with law enforcement agencies on related prosecutions.
Hazard Management: Addresses and mitigates various fire hazards, such as vegetation management in high-risk areas and the proper storage of hazardous materials.
Permitting and Special Events: Issues permit special events and other activities that require fire safety oversight.
