Office of the Fire Marshal
FIRE MARSHAL OVERVIEW
The goal of the Office of the Fire Marshal is to make fire safety a way of life in Renton. We accomplish this through what is known at the 3 E’s – Engineering, Enforcement and Education. Our programs include the following:
- Educating residents, businesses and visitors about fire hazards, fire prevention techniques, and other life safety topics
- Identifying factors that increase risks from fire and assist residents and businesses in implementing ways to reduce or eliminate those risks
- Ensuring compliance with the Washington State Fire Code and Renton amendments through education and progressive enforcement activities including:
- Fire and life safety inspections of businesses and multi-family housing
- Fire plans review and inspections of new constructions, modifications and renovations
- Investigation and follow up of fire safety complaints
- Technical assistance for developers and builders
- Investigating fires to determine their origin and cause and to analyze these fires to identify potential changes to our fire codes that can help reduce or eliminate fires within our community
SERVICES
Fire Inspections
Our Deputy Fire Marshals perform inspections on commercial-use buildings and multi-family housing throughout Renton. These fire and life safety inspections are performed in accordance with the International Fire Code, as well as amendments adopted by Washington State and the City of Renton. Our team ensures compliance for the safety of business, their employees, their patrons, and the community at large.
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Fire Investigation
Discovering the origin and cause of a fire is crucial for a number of reasons. Fire investigations help unlock the answers as to where, when, why, and how a fire occurred. In turn, this helps our Fire Marshal pin point community education measures, identify criminal mischief, and insight product improvement with manufacturers whose products prove to be hazardous.
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Permits
Permits are one method of helping ensure buildings meet the fire and life safety standards set forth by the State of Washington and the City of Renton. They help keep structures and operations up to code, which in turn helps safeguard the public.
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Fire Plans Review
Fire Plans Review is a service provided by the Office of the Fire Marshal by our Fire Plans Review Section. It is a review of building plans to ensure there is adequate exiting and that the systems in the building are correct for the building hazard. Reviews also work to ensure that buildings meet state and local requirements.
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PUBLIC EDUCATION
The Office of the Fire Marshal is the division within our organization responsible for public education. This team works hard to organize valuable educational materials, as well as throw and participate in educational events, to help bring fire and life safety knowledge to the community. Whether it’s working with schools, associations, businesses, community groups, or anyone in between, the Fire Marshal is active in keeping Renton up to speed on the latest trends and techniques in fire and life safety.
