Fire Prevention Bureau
One Government Center, Suite 1710
Toledo, Ohio 43604
Phone 419-245-1140
Fax 419-245-1076
The Fire Prevention Bureau is charged with the duty and responsibility of enforcing the fire code. The responsibilities of this Bureau include enforcing all provisions of the Ohio Basic Building Code that relates to fire prevention. The Bureau provides services that are aimed at the prevention of loss of life and property. These services include public education, SARA Title 3 Regulations, Public Relations, and Safety Inspections.
DEPARTMENT STAFF
Assistant Chief Philip Cervantes
philip.cervantes@toledo.oh.gov
Fire Prevention Supervisor David Stout
david.stout@toledo.oh.gov
Public Educator Melvin Minnfield
melvin.minnfield@toledo.oh.gov
INSPECTION SECTION
The responsibilities of this Bureau include enforcing the provisions of the International Fire Code and 15 of the Toledo Municipal Code. The inspectors perform 5,500 inspections annually.
PLAN REVIEW
Before any fire alarm, detection, fire suppressions system, flammable or combustible liquids storage tank is installed, enlarged, or altered in any way, plans and specifications shall be reviewed and approved by the Chief of Fire Prevention. The Plan Review Officer serves as the designated enforcement officer and represents the authority having jurisdiction.
The Plan Review Officer in liaison with the supervision of the City of Toledo's Building Inspection Engineer examines various construction plans to ensure compliance with the Ohio Basic Building Code, the Ohio Fire Code, the Toledo Fire Prevention Code and NFPA Standards. The various plans that the Plan Review Section reviews includes site plans, plot plans, above-ground storage tank and underground storage tank installations, special use permits (for temporary use not to exceed 90 days), water supply, building construction plans, sprinkler plans and fire alarm plans.
Plans can be submitted to the Plan Review Office between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to the attention of : Lynn Thompson, One Stop Permit Shop is located in One Government Center, Suite 1600, Toledo, Ohio 43604, for review purposes. For questions or problems with plan reviews, you may call the Plan Review Office at (419) 245-1263, Fax to (419) 245-1329 or e-mail lynn.thompson@toledo.oh.gov.
A $100 application fee will be assessed for each plan reviewed.
Plan Review for Underground Storage Tanks:
These plans are reviewed by the State of Ohio, State Fire Marshal's Office . You must contact the Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations. They can be contacted by phone (800)686-2878 or by fax (614)752-7952.
REQUESTS FOR FIRE REPORTS
Fire reports can be requested using the attached form. You may e-mail, fax or bring this Fire Report Request Form in person to pick up your report. To send an e-mail request, use this email link: fireprevbur@toledo.oh.gov
PUBLIC EDUCATION
The Public Education Unit informs the public on the importance of fire safety. A total of over 50,000 people are educated on fire safety each year. This number includes Toledo area students from grades 1st through 6th, members of several senior citizen groups, businesses, fire safety in the work place programs, PTAs, mothers clubs, scout groups, and many other organizations. You may contact the department's Public Educator Melvin Minnfield by calling 419-245-1096 or e-mailing him at the link below.
Public Educator Melvin Minnfield
melvin.minnfield@toledo.oh.gov
Below are common fo rms that can assist community groups that seek to promote Fire Safety within their community .
Application for Free Smoke Detector
Fire Escape Plan