Plan Check and Inspections
The Fire Prevention Division provides
comprehensive plan check and inspection services. These services apply to
both new construction and existing occupancies throughout the City of Tempe.
New Construction
New construction plans review and
inspections are conducted by two of our Senior Fire Inspectors, they are located
at the Building Safety Division of the Development Services Department, which is
located at the Tempe City Hall, East Garden Level, 31 East Fifth Street.
Inspections related to fire protection include:
- Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems
(AFES), or fire sprinklers, including Fire Pumps and Standpipes
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Occupancy classifications for the use
or storage of Hazardous Materials
- Installation or Removal of Tanks for
liquid motor fuels and LPG, LNG, CNG
- High-Piled Combustible Storage
Occupancies
- Kitchen Hood Fire Protection Systems
- Paint Spray Booths and associated
systems
- Special Agent Fire Protection Systems
- Compressed Gas or Medical Gas Systems
To download a Pre-Plan New Construction
Application Package
click
here
Existing Occupancies
 The Fire Prevention Division manages the
Company Inspection Program which consists of assigning each engine and ladder
companies with a list
of occupancies in their management district to inspect. These occupancies
consist of commercial buildings, strip malls and office complexes and are
inspected
on a quarterly basis. We also conduct inspections on those business that
require a state or city license like; day care centers, group homes, residential
care facilities, bars, taverns and restaurants.
Restaurants and Bars are also visited
monthly by a team of Fire Inspectors on routine night inspections.
Occupancy loads, and proper exiting are of primary concern during these
inspections.
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