Michael
E. O'Neil
Chief Engineer
Burlington
Fire Department
Office of the City Fire Marshal
Battalion Chief Terence J. Francis, Fire Marshal
132 North Avenue, Burlington Vermont 05401
(802) 864-5577 Fax (802)658-7665
page last updated February 4, 2010
Office of the City Fire Marshal
Battalion Chief Terence J. Francis, Fire Marshal
132 North Avenue, Burlington Vermont 05401
(802) 864-5577 Fax (802)658-7665
page last updated February 4, 2010
Fire Safety Ordinance Of the City of Burlington* Vermont Fire & Building Safety Code FREE NFPA code viewer* |
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*some requirements in Burlington are more restrictive than the State Code
**These are
two part permits.
A copy of the DPW permit must be presented to the Fire Marshal
when the
permit is applied for. Incomplete applications will not be
accepted.
Be sure to
include full payment and submit (in both paper and electronic pdf
format) the required drawings / diagrams & product specification
sheets as well as the DPW permit. Incomplete applications will not
be accepted.
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Fire Alarm Permit
Info**
___________________________ Fire Alarm Radio Call Box Info ** ___________________________ Fire Sprinkler Permit Info** ____________________________ Standpipe Permit Info** ____________________________ Fire Pump Permit Info ** ____________________________ Kitchen Hood Fire System Permit Info** ____________________________ Specialty Fire System Permit Info** ____________________________ Tent Permit Application & Fee Structure |
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Burlington Fire
Marshal
Battalion Chief Terence J.
Francis
(802)865-7580 |
William O. Sears
(802)865-7582 |
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Bill Ward, Director of Code Enforcement
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How to
Build in Burlington:*
Step 1. Burlington facilitates growth through the Community and Economic Development Office. Building or renovating a building then begins with the Planning and Zoning Department. Step 2. The Department of Public Works' Inspection Services Division is the next step. There, the building, electrical and plumbing inspectors will review plans and issue permits. Step 3. Next, the Office of the City Fire Marshal reviews the plot plans to ensure adequate fire department access for emergency vehicles. This office then reviews the fire protection and life safety features of the proposed building or renovation and issues permits for fire alarm and fire suppression systems. This office also permits all tents erected on public property as well as all tents over 1200 square feet. Specific Requirements for each type of building Step 4. During construction, periodic site visits and inspections are carried out by this office, as well as the building, plumbing and electrical inspectors. Step 5. Final acceptance tests are required on all fire protection systems. Inspection Services Division also conduct final inspections of the building. Once the building is inspected and approved, the Building Inspector issues a certificate of occupancy. A separate Occupancy Load Certificate issued by the Office of the City Fire Marshal is required for places of assembly. This certificate indicates that maximum number of people who may occupy the space at one time. This office reviews
construction projects for compliance with the State and local Fire and
Life Safety Codes. Construction projects requiring Fire Alarm or Fire
Suppression systems require a permit from this office. All plans
must be accompanied by a DPW permit with a check or money order for the
appropriate fee and must be submitted in both paper and electronic
(pdf) formats. This office is not equipped to handle cash
or credit cards. After the plans have been approved and the
systems installed, this office conducts an acceptance test to ensure
they function properly. Plans review and acceptance testing is required
by the City prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the
building.
Public
Information and EducationFire
Safety Inspections
All of the local engine
companies perform inspections of public buildings in their
districts. The Office of the City Fire Marshal conducts
inspections and life safety evaluations for all places of assembly, bar
and restaurants. This office issues occupancy load certificates
displaying the maximum number of occupants in assembly spaces, and
conducts night inspections to prevent overcrowding, blocked
exits and other unsafe conditions.
This office inspects building fire alarm and sprinkler systems. We conduct residential time of sale inspections only upon request. Routine inspections for rental units are handled by the DPW Code Enforcement Office, or in the case of section 8 housing, the Burlington Housing Authority. The Office of the City Fire Marshal responds promptly to complaints and referrals from other agencies, regardless of the type of building. In addition to working with new buildings and renovations, the Burlington Fire Department responds to complaints and inspects all existing public buildings periodically. The department investigates the origin and cause of fires and refers cases to law enforcement where appropriate. The office of the City
Fire Marshal is responsible for disseminating information about major
incidents to the news media and the public. The office also delivers
fire and life safety programs to schools and business, and assists in
the development of emergency plans for private and public buildings.
The office has a juvenile fire setter intervention and education
program for families. Press
releases are sent out via fax and e-mail. Click here to subscribe to
this free service.
Municipal Inspection AgreementThe
City of Burlington operates under a municipal inspection agreement with
the State of Vermont, Division of Fire Safety. The inspection
agreement involves enforcement of the State Code for all new and
existing public buildings except federally certified health care
facilities, state owned buildings, and the testing and reporting of
fire protection systems by technically qualified people. Fire Safety
issues are handled by the Office of the City Fire Marshal, while
electrical, accessibility, plumbing and structural building codes matters are handled by the Department Of
Public Works' Inspection Services Division. (DPW ISD).
Municipalities are permitted to be more restrictive than the adopted
State Code.
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Burlington Fire Department | Office of the
City Fire Marshal | Telephone: 802.864.5577
This page last updated February 11, 2010 | Send Comments/Suggestions
This page last updated February 11, 2010 | Send Comments/Suggestions