Fire Prevention
Fire Prevention Bureau – The Fire Prevention Bureau is responsible for life safety, code enforcement, plan review, fire investigation, and public education relating to risk management. This responsibility extends into our contracted coverage areas with the Village of Holland, Swanton, and Spencer Townships. It is the goal of the Fire Prevention Bureau to ensure the safety of all citizens, employees, and visitors through code enforcement of commercial properties, schools, hotels, and multi-residential structures.
Fire Safety Inspections – The Fire Prevention Bureau is responsible for conducting fire safety inspections of property within our service area. Fire Safety Inspections include, but are not limited to, businesses, stores, warehouses, restaurants, schools, daycares, medical facilities, hotel/motels, assembly areas, storage facilities, and private residences that serve as foster or adoptive homes. Certified Fire Safety inspectors are granted the authority to conduct fire safety inspections and issue citations for fire code violations by the Ohio Administrative Code 1301:7-7-01. The Fire Prevention Bureau adheres to the most current edition of the Ohio Fire Code (currently 2017). If you are in need of a fire safety inspection, you may contact fireprevention@springfieldfire.com
Plan review – The Fire Prevention Bureau is responsible for reviewing all site plans, architectural drawings, fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, electrical, and mechanical plans. In addition, the Bureau is also responsible for reviewing all required safety plans and evacuation plans for private and public properties. The Bureau requires that all plans be submitted via digital format to fireprevention@springfieldfire.com
Knox Box – The Springfield Township Fire Department utilizes the Knox rapid access system. All commercial structures within Springfield Township and contracted areas with full or limited alarm or suppression systems are required to have a Commercial Knox Box.
We also extended to private residence with the Home Knox Box. These boxes are purchased by the homeowner and installed onto the home. In the event of an emergency, the Springfield Township Fire Department can quickly access these secure boxes to gain rapid access into the home.
Fireworks permits – Any exhibit of fireworks within the service area of the Springfield Township Fire Department shall be permitted and approved prior to the show. Fireworks exhibits within our service area are strictly regulated and shall comply with all requirements of the Ohio Fire Code. Fireworks exhibitors are required to complete a permit application.
Open Burning – The Springfield Township Fire Department requires burn permits for any fire outside of the recreational classification. To see if you need a Burn Permit please click the links below. A Burning Ban is in effect in unincorporated areas from 6a.m. to 6p.m. during the months of March, April, May, October, and November. The EPA has additional regulations that must be followed. All EPA regulated permits still require the permittee to fill out an Open Burn Permit through our department.
Burn laws – Ohio EPA Burn Laws
Tent/Membrane Structure Permits – The Springfield Township Fire Department requires permits for tent or membrane structures over 400sqft. To find out more information or to fill out a permit application please click on the links below.
Link for Information and Permit Application
Tent/Membrane Structure Permit
Mobile Food Vendors – Mobile Food Vendors are required to be permitted to operate within Springfield Township and our contracted areas. All Mobile Food Vendors are required to be registered with IROL prior to inspection. Inspections are required on an annual basis and shall be completed prior to the issuance of the permit. Inspections are only scheduled Monday to Friday 8a.m. to 4p.m. To schedule an inspection, please contact the Fire Prevention Bureau via phone or email. To register with IROL, please click the link below. If you are already registered with IROL, please contact the Bureau to schedule inspection
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