The Sylvania Township Fire Prevention Bureau is under the direction of Assistant Chief Jeffrey D. Kowalski. The fire prevention bureau is charged with four major tasks: annual fire inspections of commercial and institutional occupancies, fire code enforcement and building plan reviews of new or revised construction, public fire safety education, and finally, fire investigations.
Fire inspections and code enforcement are primarily completed through commercial and public building inspections on an annual basis. These inspections help keep the residents of Sylvania safe by ensuring businesses are free of fire code violations and hazards. While conducting these inspections, fire department personnel may verify proper installation and maintenance of fire protection equipment and the operation of fixtures such as smoke detectors, fire alarm systems and emergency lighting equipment.
If you are a commercial building owner or business occupant in the City of Sylvania, or Sylvania Township, you can expect a fire department inspector to visit your facility approximately once a year. This annual inspection is intended to support the building owner or occupant's responsibility to maintain a fire code violation free business, and thereby we will all enjoy a safer Sylvania!
Questions:
Can a resident of the city or township have their home inspected?
Yes The fire department also performs residential home fire inspections. If a resident would like an inspector to evaluate the safety of a house they can call the fire department and set up an appointment for an inspector to come out. We will do the inspection with you, making suggestions on how one might make their home safer and to point out fire hazards that the homeowner may not be aware of.
Does the fire department provide the service of checking smoke detectors?
Yes Again, at the request of the homeowner, a member of the fire department will come out to check smoke detectors. Senior citizens and handicapped individuals are the ones that most often use this service. The department will check for proper operation of the detector and in some cases even replace the battery. It is important to test your smoke detector at least once a month, clean your detector at least once a year and replace the battery each year. Citizens can also contact the fire department if they have a question on the proper placement of a smoke detector.
Where can you find fire extinguisher informaton?
Fire station personnel or the Fire Prevention Bureau can always provide technical information regarding the different classes of fire and the matching fire extinguishers for the building or occupancy that is being protected. In addition, any licensed commercial fire extinguisher company will be able to assist a business owner or commercial building occupant in acquiring the proper fire extinguishers for their business. Listed here is one of many commercial fire extinguisher companies: Kidde Fire Extinguishers (link) - www.firesafetysource.com
What are the rules regarding open burning?
(Barbecues, campfires, cookouts) wood stack no larger than 2 ft. high x 3 ft. wide. If the fire becomes offensive to surrounding neighbors, you will be required to put the fire out. Land-clearing waste and residential waste is not permitted. For furture information regarding open burning please visit the Ohio Fire Code website or www.epa.gov.
Does the fire department fill swimming pools?
No, there are commercial vendors that provide this service.
Contact the fire department administration office to schedule a commercial or residential inspection at 419-882-7676 - Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.