Things to Know - Fire Safety
The Fire Safety Program provides six basic services to the municipalities of Patton, Harris, College and Ferguson Townships and the Boroughs of State College and Bellefonte. The program is regulated by the Centre Region Rental Housing & Building Safety Code, 2023 Edition.
These services include:
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inspection of all commercial properties, including all business offices, mercantile, assembly and industrial occupancies to ensure compliance with the International Fire Code
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review building plans and perform inspections for fire protection systems being installed in existing buildings
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conduct public education programs for schools, fraternities and civic groups
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assist the Centre Region Fire Marshal in the investigation of fires to determine if code violations contributed to the fire, or if code improvements helped to minimize the severity of the fire
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administer the adopted building, property maintenance and fire codes and coordinate with the health department to identify and provide guidance on the mitigation of conditions that would compromise the health and safety of residents and visitors of the Centre Region
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respond to emergency incidents when requested to provide expertise in structural engineering and other building systems regarding the overall safety of the structure when it has been compromised due to fire or any other destructive factor.
Fire Safety License Program Information
Common Unsafe Condition Violations
Centre Region Rental Housing and Building Safety Code, 2023 Edition