City of Columbus

Code Compliance The City of Columbus Fire Code, in conjunction with the Ohio Fire Code is a City law that establishes minimum fire safety requirements for a wide range of activities in the City of Columbus. - learn more

Emergency Planning and Preparedness This office assures that each building conforms to current fire codes and fire equipment is properly maintained in accordance with Ch.4 of the OFC- Emergency Planning and Preparedness. - learn more

Environmental Requests Requests for fire incident reports, environmental requests and multiple other permits are handled through this section. - learn more

Plans Review & Witness Testing Inspection Office This Office reviews plans for renovations and new construction, concerning fire suppression systems and fire alarm systems. All KNOX INformation. - learn more

institution, education and requested inspections office This office accommodates request for the fire inspections of intuitions, education Facilities, daycare centers, group homes, and homes for foster care, homes for adoptions, in-home child care and businesses requiring a fire inspection for state accreditation.  - learn more

Public Assembly Inspections Office This Office includes Public Assembly inspections, Mobile Food Vendor Inspections, Pyrotechnics (Flame Effects, Fireworks) inspections and Indoor/Outdoor Events and Festivals. - learn more

High Hazards HIGH HAZARDS This office is responsible for the fire inspections listed below Industrial Hazmat InspectionsTank InspectionsHigh Hazard InspectionsHotel Motel InspectionsMarijuana Facilities - learn more