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Inspections
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Certificate of Occupancy Inspections (CO)
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A general inspection is conducted for compliance with the Life Safety Code and International Fire Code on all new construction and remodeling. Fire Prevention Inspectors will check "approved plans" at the site of the CO for notes made by plans reviewers and ensure that all construction is per the plans. |
Fire Alarm Acceptance Testing (FA)
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All new FA systems and additions to existing systems are required to have an acceptance test performed by a State Licensed Fire Alarm Inspector and witnessed by a Fire Prevention Inspector. A fee is charged for this test and after completion and payment an acceptance letter will be sent to the proper persons.
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Standpipe Acceptance Flow Test
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All Standpipe systems shall be subjected to a flow test when they are installed. Contact the City Mechanical Inspector at Permits and Inspections, (402) 444-5359 to schedule a test. |
Assemblies
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The Fire Prevention Bureau will inspect all Assemblies annually. A fee for this inspection is sent out annually by the City Finance Department. |
High-Rise Building Inspections
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All buildings more than 75’ in height, as measured from the lowest Fire Department access to the floor level of the highest occupied story, are classed as High Rise buildings. An annual inspection is done to ensure adequate Life Safety features are present, maintained, and inspected as required. |
Liquor License Inspections
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Referrals are made to the Fire Prevention Bureau to inspect occupancies that serve or sell liquor and alcoholic beverages. A general inspection will be conducted, any violations noted will be corrected and a fee paid before approval is given to the Liquor Control Commission. |
Healthcare Licensing
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Annually the Health and Human Services Department sends a list of the health care clinics and residential facilities to the Fire Prevention bureau for licensing renewal inspections. These facilities are inspected and a fee given to the proprietors, and a State Certificate of Occupancy is sent for licensing purposes. |
Complaints
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The appropriate inspector will follow up any complaints received by the Fire Prevention Bureau. Any orders necessary will be written and a record of the complaint will be kept on file. The Fire Administration will handle complaints on Fire Inspectors or Bureau members as needed. |
Daycare
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One Captain is assigned to Day Care occupancies for inspections. The State Health and Human Services Department sends referrals to the Fire Prevention Bureau for all new and renewal inspections. Day Care Centers (more than 12 clients) receive a bi-annual inspection. |
Schools
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One Inspector is assigned to inspect all educational occupancies (through the 12th grade). The school inspector coordinates the school fire drills that are witnessed by the Fire Department companies. The school inspector also organizes fire Patrols for elementary schools. |
Hospital and Correctional Institutions
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One Inspector is assigned for all Hospitals and Correctional facilities. An annual inspection is conducted. |
Tanks
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A Fire Prevention Inspector inspects underground, aboveground, and flammable liquid tanks for compliance with State and Local codes. |
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1516 Jackson St
Omaha NE 68102
(402) 444-5700
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