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Permits
|Schools |Tanks
|Festivals |Pushcart
|Fireworks/Pyrotechnics |Daycare/Home |Plans Review|
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Permits:
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Q: How do I obtain
a copy of a fire report? |
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A fire report form can be obtained by
calling the Fire Prevention Bureau at 614.645.7641
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FPB Form.
Please have date of the incident or the incident
number available. The fire report will be sent to
you within three (3) business days of your request.
Please be advise it usually takes five (5) business
days for the report to be received at the Fire
Prevention Bureau Office. |
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Q: How do I obtain
a burn permit? |
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A burn permit must be obtained from
the Columbus Division of Fire any time material is
to be ignited outdoors within the boundaries of the
City of Columbus. This application
FPB Form
must be completed in full and must be received by
the Columbus Division of Fire no later than 10
business days prior to the proposed date of burning.
Checks / money orders should be made payable to City
of Columbus Treasurer / Fire and are the
only acceptable means of payment. Failure to provide
specific and accurate answers to the questions asked
will result in the application being disapproved. If
for any reason an application is disapproved, an
inspection fee of $20.00 will be collected and all
other fees will be returned. Permits are approved
for the applicant only and are not transferable.
Permits are valid only for the time period requested
and approved by the Columbus Division of Fire. For
additional information call (614)645-7641. |
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Note: Recreational fires do
not need a permit, but are required to follow the
guidelines listed below on
Recreational fires. |
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The Fire Prevention Bureau is located
in room 148 at, 3639 Parsons Ave. Columbus, Ohio
43207. Completed permits may be picked up at this
address also. |
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(1) 307.1 General. A person shall not kindle or
maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any open burning unless
conducted and approved in accordance with this Section.
(2) 307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the
fire code official in accordance with the Fire Prevention Code prior to
kindling a fire for all open burning, including, recognized silvicultural or
range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease or
pests, a bonfire or a recreational fire. Application for such approval shall
only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of the land upon which
the fire is to be kindled.
(a) 307.2.1 Authorization. Where required by state or local
law or regulations, open burning shall only be permitted with prior approval
from the state or local air and water 7 Fire Code Adoption; General
Provisions Ch. 1501 quality management authority, provided that all
conditions specified in the authorization are followed.
(b) 307.2.2 Prohibited open burning. Open burning that will be
offensive or objectionable because of smoke or odor emissions when
atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous
shall be prohibited. The fire official is authorized to order the
extinguishment by the permit holder or the fire department of open burning
which creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation.
(3) 307.3 Location. The location for open burning shall not be
less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) front any structure, and provisions shall he
made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 50 feet
(15 240 mm) of any structure.
Exceptions:
1. Fires in approved containers (i.e. containers approved by the fire
official as safe for open
burning) that are not less than 15 feet (4572 mm) from a structure.
2. The minimum required distance from a structure shall be 25 feet (7620 mm)
where the pile size is 3
feet (914 mm) or less in diameter and 2 feet (610mm) or less in height.
(a) 307.3.1 Bonfires. A bonfire shall
not be conducted within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of a structure or combustible
material unless the fire is contained in a barbecue pit. Conditions which
could cause a fire to spread within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of a structure shall
be eliminated prior to ignition.
(b) 307.3.2 Recreational fires.
Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet (7620 mm) of a
structure or combustible material. Conditions which could cause a fire to
spread within 25 feet (7620 mm) of a structure shall be eliminated prior to
ignition.
(4) 307.4 Attendance. All open burning fires shall be constantly
attended until the fire is extinguished. A minimum of one portable fire
extinguisher complying with paragraph (F)(906) of rule 1301:7-7-09 of the
Administrative Code with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved on-site
fire-extinguishing equipment,
such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose or water truck,shall he
available for immediate utilization.
(Ord. 06-303. Passed 8-8-06.)
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Q: How do I obtain
a occupancy sign/permit/Invoice? |
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You must contact the building
department/Trade and Development at 614.645.7314 to
obtain a maximum occupancy certificate number. This
number will be used to determine the fees required
by the Fire Prevention Bureau and subsequent
invoices and permits will be issued. |
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Q: How do I
receive a Public Assembly Permit Application? |
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Contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at
614.645.7641. |
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Schools:
(back to the top) |
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Q: Are teachers
allowed to hang up in hallway/classroom ceilings and
walls any kind of decorative materials? |
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Section FM-306.1.2 With an occupancy
load of 50 person or more shall not exceed twenty
percent of any individual wall or ceiling unless
such material in non-combustible or flame resistant
as specified in Section 306.1 Decorative Material.
Exception: Classrooms are permitted to exceed the
20% when approved by the code Official. |
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Q: Are teachers
allowed to conduct class in the hallway throughout
the day? |
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Section (1) F-605.1 Obstructions
(General): The means of egress from each part of the
structure, aisles, corridors, etc; shall at all time
be maintained in a safe condition, available for
immediate utilization and free of all obstructions. |
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Q: How are school
inspections done throughout the year? |
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Annual Inspections initially start in
January, if a return visit is required a
re-inspection is conducted on a scheduled date. If a
complaint or enquiry is filed a visit to the school
is made by a District Inspector or the Inspector
assigned to the school. |
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Q: What are the
procedures a school is to follow in the event of an
alarm sounding off? |
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First, evacuate the building. Second,
follow the procedures that have been established in
their evacuation plan. |
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Q: What is the
fire code for the storage of Flammable Liquids? |
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Chapter 28 of the Ohio Fire Code
covers Flammable and Combustible Liquids. This code
shall apply to the storage and processing of
flammable and combustible liquids in addition to the
requirements of Hazardous Materials. |
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Q: Is there a fire
code against space heater in the workspace? |
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Yes, Section (1) FM-308.1 General
Chimneys and Heating Appliances, state that all heat
producing devices or appliances shall be constructed
in accordance with the building and mechanical
codes. City of Columbus Code 2501.6 Orders to
eliminate dangerous of hazardous conditions, says
that when the Fire Chief finds dangerous of
hazardous conditions or material he shall order
these thing removed or remedied in accordance with
the provision of code 2501.6(A). This applies to
dangerous conditions which are liable to cause of
contribute to the spread of fire in or on above
premises, building or structure. C.C.2501.6(G)
applies to hazardous conditions arising from
defective or improperly used or installed electrical
wiring, equipment or appliances shall not be used. |
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Q: Can we have our
High/Rise evacuation plan reviewed by someone in the
Fire Department? |
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Yes, Columbus Cit Code 2509.05 Fire
Safety plan and evacuation procedure in high rise
building (A) (b) (C). and 2509.06 Fire Safety
Director Certification in High Rise Building (A) (B)
(C). Both section provide guidelines of owner
responsibility for a High Rise safety plan. |
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Q: Should stairway
doors on every other floor be locked from the
stairwell side? |
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Only in non-emergency situations,
2000 Ohio Fire Code (H) section FM-608.0 Egress
Doors (1) FM-608.1 Operable. All means of egress
doors shall be readily operable from the side from
which egress is to be made without a key, special
knowledge or effort. (2) FM-608.2 Interior stairway
door: All exits stairway doors in required exit
stairways shall be operable from both sides without
keys, special knowledge or effort at all times the
structure or area served is occupied. Exception:
Exit stairway discharge doors shall be operable from
egress side and shall only be locked from the
opposite side. |
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Q: Should a
building classified under the grandfather clause be
required to have sprinklers in it? |
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No, (E) Section F-504.0 Protection
Maintenance (1) General, All fire protection systems
which were installed in compliance with any law,
ordinance or order, shall be maintained in an
operative condition at all times E section F-504.2.
3. 4. 5 all apply |
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Q: Can there be a
live Christmas tree placed anywhere in the building? |
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No, according to (F) Section FM-306.0
Decorative Material |
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Q: What form would
I use to keep track of Fire Drills? |
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Download it
FPB Form or contact Fire Prevention Bureau
614.645.7641 Ext. 5607 |
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Tanks:
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Q: How do I obtain
a permit to install, repair or remove a tank? |
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FPB Form or contact the Fire Prevention Bureau
at 614.645.7641 ext. 5620 |
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Q: How much notice
to get an inspection? |
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Call for scheduling availability at
614.645.7641 ext. 5620 |
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Q: What are the
fees for an inspection? |
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Contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at
(614) 645-7641 ext. 5620 |
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Festivals:
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Q: How do I get an
application? |
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FPB Form ,
Instructions or call 614.645.7641 Ext. 5605 |
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Q: What is the fee
for operating at an event? |
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$25.00 per event, per vendor |
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Q: What is the
inspection procedure? |
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On the day of the event the Fire
Prevention Bureau will come out and complete the
inspection and issue the permit upon an O.K.
Inspection. |
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Q: What
requirements are there for propane gas at an event? |
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All the rules and regulation of NFPA
58, standard for liquefied petroleum gas, are
followed, in addition to the State Fire Code. |
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Pushcart:
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Q: What are you
looking for when you inspect my cart? |
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We do pushcart inspections as a
courtesy for the License Bureau who requires them.
We are looking for current tagged fire extinguisher,
proper fuel line and cylinder, and a thermocouple on
the burner. |
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Q: How do I get an
inspection? |
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Call 614.645.7641 Ext. 5605 to make
an appointment. |
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Fireworks/Pyrotechnics:
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Q: How do I get an
application? |
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FPB Form
Information Sheet contact the Fire Prevention
Bureau at 614.645.7641 ext. 5605 |
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Q: What is the fee
for a permit? |
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$150.00 for outdoors #1123 and
$100.00 for indoors #1126 |
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Q: Are their
licensing requirements? |
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Yes, you must hold a State of Ohio
certification. Contact the State Fire Marshall
Office. |
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Daycare Home:
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Q: How do I have
my home or daycare inspected? |
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FPB Form or contact the Fire Prevention Bureau
at 614.645.7641 ext. 5607 |
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Q: What is the
cost? |
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$83.00 effective March 8, 2007. |
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Q: What do I need
to pass the inspection? |
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1. Working Smoke Detectors on each
level including attic and basement.
2. Evacuation plan with meeting place outside the
front of the home.
3. No storage of flammables or combustibles near
furnace , hot water heater or open flame.
4. All electrical outlets not being used should be
covered with plastic covers.
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Q: What are the
times and days inspections are done? |
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The Fire Prevention Bureau does
inspection between 9:00am to 12:00 noon |
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Q: Should fire
extinguisher be mounted? |
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Yes. |
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Q: Does the
treasury dept take Visa or Master Card for the fees
over the phone? |
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No, not at this time. |
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Plans Review:
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Q: What fees are
required for plans review of Sprinklers Systems,
Automatic Fire Alarm Systems, Manual Fire Alarm
Systems, Automatic Extinguishing Systems, Fire Pumps
and Standpipe Systems? |
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Fee Schedule or contact Fire Prevention Bureau
614.645.7641 Ext. 5609 |
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Q: Who should we
submit drawings to for the fire protection systems
permits? |
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The contractor submits to cashier 4
sets of drawings, application and
fees to the city Department of Trade and
Development. 757 Carolyn Av. Columbus Ohio 43224.
The contractor also submits to the Fire Department 1
set of drawings, application and fees to the Fire
Prevention Bureau Plans Review Officer 3939 Parson
Av. Columbus Ohio 43207 |
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Q: How many fire
extinguishers do we need and what location should
they be in for an office, warehouse,
retail/groceries store? |
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This information can be found in NFPA
10 rule 1301.7-7-44 or contact a fire extinguisher
inspection and recharging company in the yellow
pages. The fire extinguisher needs to be inspected
by one of these companies annually. |
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Q: If there is
more than two strobe lights in your direct line of
site should they be synchronized? |
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Yes, According to NFPA 72 6-4.1, OBBC
918.8, ADA 301-7 |
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Q: What type,
size, color, location, illumination of exit light is
required in a building? |
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Information can be found in the Ohio
basic building code book, Page 144 Section
1023.0-1023.4 |
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