Bureau of Prevention

Overview

The Bureau of Prevention has four major divisions:

• code enforcement
• fire investigation
• health & wellness
• public education

The code enforcement division is responsible for enforcing provisions of the fire prevention ordinance, the commercial structure carbon monoxide detector ordinance, the residential structure carbon monoxide detector ordinance, the smoke detector ordinance, and the hazardous material ordinance.

Enforcement of these provisions is supported through many functions. Some of the functions include: fire protection system plan review; inspections of existing structures; review of applications for permit; and many others. These functions, as determined by the Fire Chief, are the minimal requirements to safeguard life, property, public welfare, and firefighter safety and health, from the hazards of fire and explosion.

Contact Information

For information pertaining to the following, please dial 314-289-1919 and follow the telephone prompts.

• Fire protection systems or building site drawings, including plan review, acceptance test, or general information
• Fire incident or fire investigation reports
• Information pertaining to permits, including propane, flammable liquid storage tanks, blasting, or fireworks displays
• Complaints
• Fire safety education and fire extinguisher training
• Fire code questions
• Information concerning DSTEP

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