Fire Prevention, Code and Inspections
Fire Code/Inspections, led by the Fire Marshal, and is referred to as the Fire Prevention.
Fire Prevention handles fire plans reviews, fire code and inspection services to include both new and existing businesses. They also provide fire permit reviews and issue the permits for special events, tents and fire protection contractors. The division is also responsible for the investigation of fires to determine cause and origin and works closely with the Police Department on suspicious or arson related fires.
Within the Fire Prevention Division, there is a Community Services Division which is responsible for Community Education Programs, Car Seat Installations, Water Safety, Junior Fire Starter programs, Smoke Detectors, CPR, along with a myriad of other community involvement and education programs.
Customer Service Survey
The members of the Fire Prevention Division is committed to ensuring that everyone living in or visiting Peoria are safe while here. We take pride in the work we do and are open to suggestions and encourage your feedback. Please take a moment to complete our Customer Service Survey.
Development Forum
On July 28, 2010, the City of Peoria’s Development Staff facilitated the first ever Development Forum. Representatives from the development community including architects, contractors, engineers and owners were invited to provide suggestions and concerns about our development process. Comments from the forum are available by clicking here
Fire Protection Contractor Requirements
Please view the Contractor Requirements: Fire Protection Contractor Requirements updated 12/2012
To sign up for the following contractor exams: Fire Alarm Installer, Fire Sprinkler Installer (Commercial or Residential), Fire Underground Installation, or Fire Extinguishers Inspections, go to: CSA Exams.
City of Peoria Fire Department Fire Code/Inspections documents
Approved Fire Protection ContractorsBonfire Requirement
Business Guide for Commercial Buildings 2008
Expedited Plan Review Application 410
Expedited Site Plan Review Applicaiton 415
Fire Code Appeal Form
Fire Department Ordinance with 2006 Amendment
Fire Flow Test Application - Revised 8/2012
Fire Inspection Guide for New Construction -
Updated 2/2013Inspectors Guide
Permit Application- Revised 2/2013 (form is fillable; this new form will be
required as of 1/1/2013)
Plan Review Guide for Engineering Design for Sprinkler and Fire Alarms- Revised 02/2009
Plan Review Guide for Fire Alarm Systems
Plan Review Guide for Fire Sprinkler Systems
Deferred Shop DrawingsPlan Review Guide for Site Plans
Request for Fire Incident Report
Road Map for Submittal Process
Submittal Requirement for New Building
Submittal Requirement for Tenant Improvement
Tent, Carnival, and Fair Memo
Temporary Vendor MemoWork Place Fire Safety
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