How often do I have to have my business inspected?

The Marion Fire department Inspection Bureau makes every effort to get to your business every year.  Your business is inspected according to the type (s) of hazard (s) that are present.

Businesses that are classified as high Hazards are inspected yearly. Examples  are but not limited to: Places of Assembly, Special License, Sprinkler systems, Commercial Cooking Hood Systems and City owned buildings.

Businesses that are classified as moderate hazards are inspected every two years. Examples are but not limited to: Hazardous Materials storage, use and dispensing, Schools, Mini Malls and Lumber yards.

Business that are classified as low Hazards are inspected every three years.  Examples are but not limited to: Barber Shops, Beauty shops, car washes and retail stores.

Does it cost anything to have my building inspected?

There is no cost for inspections where no special license is issued.

Tell me about the postcard compliance system.

Commercial inspections involving minor violation in low hazard occupancies with a past history of prompt compliance can document their compliance with an inspection using the postcard compliance system.  Following the inspection, the inspector will present the following postcard and a list of the violations to the owner or their representative:

You are requested to correct the violations and/or servicing and testing as noted on the Fire Inspection Report of _________ by ___________. Upon completion, please sign fill in the date and mail by _____________ By Signing and mailing this Post Card, you are verifying that the violations, servicing, or testing noted on the Fire Inspection Report named above have been complied with and/or completed. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact us at 377-8237. Signature:  _______________________ Date:  ____________

After the violations have been corrected, fill in and mail the self-addressed, stamped card. This will document your compliance with the inspection. This will eliminate the need for the inspector to re-visit your business for this inspection cycle.  The card will be kept in the inspection file for your business.