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Due to complexities within the fire code and testing standards, the State requires contractors meeting certain minimum requirements to conduct semi and annual inspection/testing on fire protection systems. Contractors are required to submit copies of these test reports to the Fire Marshal’s Office where someone reviews the report for completeness. Reports can be mailed or […]
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless poisonous gas that occurs when fuels are not completely burned during the combustion process. Any device that burns fuel can produce carbon monoxide fumes. This includes items such as gas appliances, grills, fireplaces, motor vehicles and generators. The two most common causes of CO poisoning are […]
The Gulfport Fire Marshal’s Office is located at 5314 23rd Av. S. Gulfport Fire Station 17 Telephone (727) 893-1064 Fax 727-893-1060 Fire marshals are frequently working in the field and must leave the fire station office locked for security. Please call first or make an appointment.
Property and business owners sometimes have safety concerns about their own operation or one that they have observed elsewhere. Please give us a call at (727) 893-1064 and we’ll check it out.
For all conditions that violate the fire code and/or could cause a fire, endanger life and/or property, the Fire Inspector will notify you and issue an inspection report requiring that the condition be corrected immediately. A re-inspection will be scheduled on or after a 21-day time period to verify compliance.
The City of Gulfport enforces the Florida Fire Code. The intent of the Code is to establish a reasonable degree of safety in commercial facilities. There are two types of fire code permits; Operational Permits and Construction Permits. An operational permit allows the applicant to conduct an operation or a business for which a permit […]
The fee for your fire safety inspection is based upon a fee schedule that takes into consideration occupancy type, and occupancy use. A fee is charged for each inspection. Required fire code permits also help offset the cost of enforcing the fire code. Fire Inspection and Permit Fees Contact the Fire Department at (727) 893-1062 […]
Due to community growth, the Gulfport Fire Department (GFD) does not have sufficient resources to fund a comprehensive code enforcement program. With current public demand for resources and staffing. The purpose of establishing fees for fire safety inspections is to enhance the inspection service and frequency. The fees offset costs but do not fully fund […]
The target frequency of inspections is every year.
Business owners and managers are encouraged to review their safety practices and obtain advice on current fire codes before the inspector arrives. Check our list of common code violations and learn how to prepare for your inspection.
The best way to fight fires is to prevent them before they start. Routine building inspections are one of the most effective ways to do that. Fire Inspectors inspect commercial buildings, facilities and multi-family housing units. The purpose of the inspections is multifold: To identify and correct fire code violations To educate business and property […]
Fire Prevention Sec. 10-11. Temporary structures. As used in this section, the term temporary structure shall include any free-standing tent, tarpaulin or canopy of any kind constructed of any flexible fabric or material and supported by poles, wire, ropes or any other type of support and constructed, erected or designed to provide shelter for any […]