Division of State Fire Marshal

Bureau of Fire Prevention

Inspections Section

Welcome

The Inspection Section is charged with enforcing the State’s fire codes, which include over 200 fire safety standards.

Inspections are conducted in all state owned and leased buildings and facilities. During Fiscal year 98/99 this section conducted 97.4% of its required inspections for a total of 14,170 inspections. During this same period of time they conducted 464 construction inspections for new state-owned or state-leased properties. In addition, they performed 1009 acts of assistance to local fire departments and governments. These inspections and acts include a diverse collection of occupancy classes such as state correctional institutions, all state universities some medical facilities and the Capitol Building itself. The complexity of these structures requires expertise in construction techniques, fire alarms, smoke evacuation systems and water-based fire protection systems. This Section also provides on-site educational support to allied enforcement agencies and assists in the delivery of educational programs to Florida’s citizens.

For more information about the Inspections Section, contact your local Supervisor at the phone number above or email FirePrevention@fldfs.com .