Fire Prevention Bureau
545 N. Huron
Toledo, Ohio 43604
Phone 419-245-1140
Fax 419-245-1076
The Fire Prevention Bureau is charged with the duty and responsibility of enforcing the fire code. The responsibilities of this Bureau include enforcing all provisions of the Ohio Basic Building Code that relates to fire prevention. The Bureau provides services that are aimed at the prevention of loss of life and property. These services include public education, SARA Title 3 Regulations, Public Relations, and Safety Inspections.
DEPARTMENT STAFF
INSPECTION SECTION
The responsibilities of this Bureau include enforcing the provisions of the International Fire Code and 15 of the Toledo Municipal Code. The inspectors perform 5,500 inspections annually.
PLAN REVIEW SECTION
Before any fire alarm, detection, fire suppressions system, flammable or combustible liquids storage tank is installed, enlarged, or altered in any way, plans and specifications shall be reviewed and approved by the Chief of Fire Prevention. The Plan Review Officer serves as the designated enforcement officer and represents the authority having jurisdiction.
The Plan Review Officer in liaison with the supervision of the City of Toledo's Building Inspection Engineer examines various construction plans to ensure compliance with the Ohio Basic Building Code, the Ohio Fire Code, the Toledo Fire Prevention Code and NFPA Standards. The various plans that the Plan Review Section reviews includes site plans, plot plans, above-ground storage tank and underground storage tank installations, special use permits (for temporary use not to exceed 90 days), water supply, building construction plans, sprinkler plans and fire alarm plans.
Plan Review Information:
Plans are submitted to the Plan Review Office between the hours of 7:30 and 4:00, Attention: Gwendalyn Haynes-Burel, One Stop Permit Shop, One Government Center, Suite 1600, Toledo, Ohio 43604, for review purposes. Plans are generally reviewed and written comments provided within 10 business working days. For questions or problems with plan reviews, you may call the Plan Review Office at (419) 245-1263, Fax: (419) 245-1329.
A $100 application fee will be assessed for each plan reviewed.
PUBLIC EDUCATION SECTION
The Public Education Unit informs the public on the importance of fire safety. A total of over 50,000 people are educated on fire safety each year. This number includes Toledo students from the 1st through 6th grade, members of several senior citizen groups, businesses, fire safety in the work place programs, PTAs, mothers clubs, scout groups, and many other organizations.
Below are common forms that can assist community groups that seek to promote Fire Safety within their community .
Application for Free Smoke Detector
Fire Escape Plan