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To report a potential safety or fire code violation, click here. |
For more information about scheduling fire extinguisher training, click here. |
To update any emergency contact information regarding your local business email Carrollton Fire Rescue's Data Specialist with the new information. |
The City of Carrollton is under the 2018 edition of the International Fire Codes (IFC) and International Building Codes (IBC). |
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Purchase a hard copy of the IFC/IBC from the International Code Council website. |
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For additional questions, contact the office of the Fire Marshal at 972-466-3070. |
To schedule a fire inspection for your business, call 972-466-3070. |
All hydrant flow tests are scheduled through the office of the Fire Marshal. Call 972-466-3070 to schedule your test. |
Call the Fire Administration Office at 972-466-3070 and state which report you are seeking. |
In order to obtain available information regarding environmental surveys, submit an open records request to cityofcarrollton.com/openrecords. |
To enroll in the Citizens Fire Academy, click here. |
General Questions
See the Fire Marshal's Office Guide for Construction 2019-2020 Edition |
The goal of the office of the Fire Marshal is to assist customers in understanding our submittal, plan review, and inspection process and policies, as they pertain to new construction and finish outs. Familiarity with and adherence to these guidelines can greatly assist you in compliance with local codes, ordinances, and inspections. |
This guide does not replace, nor supersede any adopted codes and/or ordinances adopted by the City of Carrollton, or determinations and positions of the Fire Chief or Fire Marshall. |
See the Fire Marshal's Office Guide for Construction 2019-2020 Edition |
The goal of the office of the Fire Marshal is to assist customers in understanding our submittal, plan review, and inspection process and policies, as they pertain to new construction and finish outs. Familiarity with and adherence to these guidelines can greatly assist you in compliance with local codes, ordinances, and inspections. |
This guide does not replace, nor supersede any adopted codes and/or ordinances adopted by the City of Carrollton, or determinations and positions of the Fire Chief or Fire Marshall. |
The City of Carrollton is under the 2018 edition of the International Fire Codes (IFC) and current NFPA codes. |
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Purchase a hard copy of the IFC/IBC from the International Code Council website. |
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For additional questions, contact the office of the Fire Marshal at 972-466-3070. |
The 2018 Fire Code and Amendments were adopted by City Ordinance #3886 on January 1, 2019 (see the 2018 International Code Amendments). |
Report fire lane violations to the office of the Fire Marshal at 972-466-3070. A fire inspector will be dispatched to investigate. |
The City of Carrollton has adopted ordinance #3886 banning the use of barbeque pits on apartment balconies. The ordinance is as follows:
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Exceptions |
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Smoke alarms are so effective that the City of Carrollton requires the owners/managers of apartment communities to provide working smoke alarms when tenants move in. However, it is up to the tenant to ensure the smoke alarms continue to work. Test smoke alarms once a month and replace the battery at least once a year. Make sure smoke alarms are clean at all times. |
Inspections
Carrollton Fire Rescue adopted the International Fire Code, in conjunction with the International Building Code and local amendments, to ensure the safety and well being of citizens and businesses. Annual fire code inspections are performed by the office of the Fire Marshal. |
These inspections provide a high level of life safety and property reduction from hazards and can deliver improved safety conditions to fire fighters and first responders during emergency operations. |
The Safety Inspection Guide for Businesses will prepare your property to meet safety standards. To download the guide, click here. |
Carrollton Fire Rescue adopted the International Fire Code, in conjunction with the International Building Code and local amendments, to ensure the safety and well being of citizens and businesses. Annual fire code inspections are performed by the office of the Fire Marshal. |
These inspections provide a high level of life safety and property reduction from hazards and can deliver improved safety conditions to fire fighters and first responders during emergency operations. |
The Safety Inspection Guide for Businesses will prepare your property to meet safety standards. To download the guide, click here. |
To schedule a fire inspection call the office of the Fire Marshal at 972-466-3070. |
Call the office of the Fire Marshal at 972-466-3070. |
Call the office of the Fire Marshal at 972-466-3070. |
Fireworks
The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use of fireworks are prohibited within the limits of the City of Carrollton. |
Definition of Fireworks |
Any composition or device for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect for entertainment purposes by combustion, deflagration, detonation, and/or activated by ignition with a match or other heat producing device that meets the definition of 1.4G fireworks or 1.3G fireworks. |
Miscellaneous
The following are prohibited for burning within Carrollton City limits:
Don't see your item here? Contact the office of the Fire Marshal to make sure. |
Refer to the City of Carrollton's solid waste services webpage. |
The office of the Fire Marshal is located in the Gravley Center in Historic Downtown Carrollton. |
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1111 W. Belt Line Rd. #100 |