Fire Prevention

The Detroit Fire Marshal Division Fire Prevention Section is responsible for performing life safety inspections in all occupancies (assemblies, business, mercantile, industrial, apartments, etc.) to ensure that compliance is met in accordance with the adopted codes as prescribed in the Detroit Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance. Additionally, the Fire Prevention Section performs/witnesses acceptance testing of all required fire protection and life safety systems that are installed in new and existing buildings.

The Fire Prevention Sections consists of six (6) units:
Public Assemblies – 313.596.2932
Public instruction – 313.596.2968
General Assignments/New Construction – 313.596.2954
Hazardous Materials – 313.596.2931
Institutions – 313.596.8892
Court Enforcement – 313.596.2970

Every business/occupancy type is required to obtain an annual fire permit as per the Detroit Fire Prevention and Protection Code. The Fire Prevention section is committed to ensuring the safety of citizens and visitors of Detroit through public education, community engagement, life safety inspections and code enforcement.
Additional services provided by Fire Prevention: