Understanding Fire Inspections

The Davie County Fire Marshal’s office is responsible for a variety of important safety items including educating the public on fire safety topics to enforcing local fire codes within the community. The fire marshal’s office also conducts fire inspections and investigates accidents or occurrences where a fire breaks out and/or fire code violation may have occurred.  

The Davie County Fire Marshal’s office understands the importance of working collaboratively with local businesses so they can be prepared for fire inspections. Typically, fire inspections of your building may occur on an annual basis, depending on your location and business type. Familiarizing yourself with local fire codes can be helpful in preparing for a visit from the fire marshal. The goal of fire marshal inspections is to ensure your building is up to current fire codes and ordinances. 

A few things a fire marshal may inspect include your building’s fire sprinkler system, electrical outlets, storage of hazardous materials, number of portable fire extinguishers, and the clearance of the entrance and exit to your building. Blocked exits, overloaded electrical outlets, insufficient extinguishers for the size of your building, or missing emergency signage would be a few examples of red flags during a fire marshal inspection.

The public can access a General Inspection Checklist online at https://www.DavieCountyNC.gov/1217/Understanding-Your-Fire-Inspection. If you have specific questions, you may also contact your local fire marshal office to request specific information on inspection criteria.

Understanding what is required prior to inspection can be very helpful to ensure compliance to local fire codes and standards. To contact the Davie County Fire Marshal’s Office, call 336-753-6163.