The Fire Prevention Division is responsible for conducting state mandated fire inspections and fire code enforcement. Code enforcement is conducted in all occupancies except one and two family dwellings. On July 1, 1991 the State Fire Code was adopted. State legislation enacted a mandatory inspection schedule. This schedule governs the frequency of inspections based on occupancy classification.

Once every year
Hazardous
Institutional
High Rise
Assembly
Residential (except one and two family dwellings and only interior common areas of dwelling units of multi-family occupancies)

Once every 2 years
Industrial and Educational (except public schools)

Once every 3 years
Business
Mercantile
Storage
Churches
Synagogues

The Fayetteville Fire Department conducts inspections for existing structures only. All new construction inspections must be conducted by the City Building Inspections Department, 433-1707.

Fire Inspection Fee Schedule:  

1. Some of the most common fire code violations are:
2. Failure to have fire extinguishers serviced annually
1. Failure to have fire protection systems serviced
2. fire alarms, sprinkler systems (annual test)
3. hood suppression systems (six month test)
4. Improper use of extension cords
5. Power strips plugged together in a series
6. Inoperative exit signs and emergency lighting
7. Failure to post address numbers
8. Improper locking devices on required exits
9. Poor housekeeping and storage practices
10. Failure to have evacuation plans and employee training
11. Failure to maintain/service electrical, heating and other appliances
12. Locked and blocked exits

Fire code complaints are accepted by the Prevention Division anonymously and are investigated within 24 hours.To schedule an inspection or any questions about fire codes, please call (910) 433-1730.