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Fire Marshal's Office
The Brunswick County Fire Marshal's Office issues construction and operational permits, preforms construction related inspections and plan reviews, attends pre-construction and technical review meetings, conducts fire inspections of existing commercial and common areas of multi-family buildings, and assist fire departments within Brunswick County with cause and origin fire investigations in conjunction with other local, state, and federal agency partners.
On-call fire marshal staff provide coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to respond to and investigate fires, illegal open burning, and provide additional requested support services to fire departments within Brunswick County. Our on-call staff are available after hours to investigate reports of life-threatening or dangerous situations involving fire code violations.
Our fire inspectors are certified by the State of North Carolina Code Qualification Board and work closely with other city, county, and state agencies to ensure code compliance and provide technical assistance in the application, enforcement, and interpretation of codes and standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I schedule a fire inspection for a commercial or multi-family construction project?
- How do I schedule a foster care inspection?
- What are the most common violations found during a foster care inspection?
- How do I apply for a Fire Construction Permit for a new construction or existing repair, remodel, renovation, addition, or change of use?
- How do I find out about fire inspection, plan review, and fire permit fee schedules?
- Where do I mail a payment for a fire inspection?
- What is a False Fire Alarm Prevention Ordinance?
- How do I order a Knox Box, Knox Locking FDC Caps, Knox Pad Lock, or other type of Knox Access System?
- How can I apply for a burning permit?
- Does the Brunswick County Fire Marshal's Office issue burn permits?
- What is a burn ban? What agencies can issue a burn ban?
- Can I use a backyard firepit or grill during a Brunswick County burn ban?
- Do I need a permit to build a backyard firepit?
- What is an air curtain burner? What state agency regulates them?
- What are prescribed burns? Who regulates prescribed burns?
- Does the Brunswick County Fire Marshal’s Office regulate or permit land-clearing burns?