Fire Prevention Bureau
Community Risk ReductionInspections, plan reviews and code enforcement across nearly 1,300 commercial buildings, plus fire investigation and community risk reduction programs.
$21,781
Inspection Fees, 2025
~1,300
Commercial Buildings
230
Re-Inspections, 2025
49
Smoke and CO Detectors Installed
About the Fire Prevention Bureau
The Fire Prevention Bureau is responsible for inspection and code enforcement across Chesterfield Township's nearly 1,300 commercial buildings. The inspector completes plan reviews for every new construction project and major renovation, working alongside Chesterfield Township Building Department inspectors and code enforcement staff to simplify the compliance process for business owners.
In 2025 the department generated $21,780.85 in inspection fees for annual inspections, fire system inspections, acceptance tests and plan reviews, and installed 49 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in residents' homes.
Fire inspectors are NFPA 1033 qualified fire investigators. Together with investigators from the Chesterfield Township Police Department, they complete an origin and cause investigation on every significant structure or vehicle fire, and they supplement suppression crews on responses to commercial occupancies and automatic alarms.
Community Risk Reduction
The annual Open House brings hundreds of residents to the fire station for fire safety and public health education. Crews visit classrooms at teachers' request, and the Fire Prevention Bureau runs a Youth Firesetting Program staffed by two intervention specialists.
The 2025-2030 Strategic Plan commits the department to a dedicated Public Educator position and a Public Education Team.
Fire Prevention Bureau
Facts and Figures
| Inspection Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Re-inspection | 230 |
| 1-year (high risk) | 119 |
| 2-year (moderate risk) | 65 |
| Building plan review | 34 |
| Site plan and photos | 31 |
| Apartments common area | 24 |
| Sprinkler plan review | 17 |
| Fire alarm test | 14 |
| Tent | 14 |
| Knox Box maintenance | 13 |
| Fire alarm plan review | 12 |
| Rough inspection | 12 |
| Sprinkler final | 8 |
| 1-year (critical risk) | 7 |
| Hydro test | 7 |
| UL300 plan review | 6 |
| UL300 puff test | 6 |
| Complaint | 4 |
| Fireworks display | 3 |
| 3-year (low risk) | 2 |
| Underground flush | 2 |
| Temporary structure | 1 |
Fire Prevention Bureau Staff
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