Fire Prevention Bureau (Fire Marshal)

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Wayne Wienholz, Fire Marshal

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Fire Extinguisher
Safety

Product Recall
Information

Product
Safety

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Code 17C.60 International Fire Code

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Burn Ban Lifted

The Stage 2 Burn Ban issued Dec 23, 2009 has been lifted

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Burn Bans

TYPES OF BURN BANS

Air Quality Burn Bans
Click on the following link to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency for the latest status of air quality burn bans and other air quality information...
www.pscleanair.org.

Fire Safety Burn Bans
Fire safety burn bans in unincorporated Pierce County are declared by the Fire Marshal during long periods of dry weather, normally during July through October. Notice of a burn ban is always given to the news media for broadcast.

Lan Clearing Burns
For more information on the new law regarding land clearing burns, click on the following link: Burn Ban Law

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

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Halloween Safety Tips

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Turkey Fryer Safety

Click here for safety tips from the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Fire Prevention Forms

ALTERNATE METHODS OR MATERIALS APPLICATION
CERTIFICATE OF WATER AVAILABILITY FORM
COMMERCIAL FIRE FLOW WORKSHEET
CONFIDENCE TEST FORMS
FIRE PERMIT APPLICATION
FIREWORKS DISPLAY APPLICATION
RESIDENTIAL FIRE FLOW WORKSHEET

Fire Prevention Handouts

COMMERCIAL FIRE ALARM REVIEW SUBMITTAL STANDARDS
EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS/GRADIENT POLICY
EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS TURNAROUND DETAIL
HMIS SUBMITTAL STANDARDS
LIST OF APPROVED SIDING PRODUCTS FOR FIRE FLOW CREDITS
REQUIREMENTS FOR A RESIDENTIAL MONITORED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

The Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau exists to provide a safer environment for the citizens of Pierce County. Our mission is to prevent the loss of life and property caused by fire or explosion and to enforce the provisions of legally adopted fire codes. Our tools are public education, enforcement of codes and ordinances related to fire and life safety, and fire investigation.

Our mailing address is:

Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau
2401 S. 35th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409-7494

Our office can be reached by calling (253) 798-7179. Our FAX number is (253) 798-3131. Our office hours are 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

E-mail us at: pcfireprevention@co.pierce.wa.us

Please note: FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 911

Emergency vehicles on the move

Arson Hotline: (800) 55ARSON

Other Links

General information from the
Consumer Product Safety Commission
National Fire Protection Association
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
NW Burn Foundation
Washington State Patrol

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