City of Mesa
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Fireprevention@mesaaz.gov
Office Phone: 480-644-2622
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:00am-5:00pm
Division Chief and Fire Marshal: Shawn Alexander
Assistant Fire Marshal of Inspections: Kevin Bush
Assistant Fire Marshal of Investigations: Andrea Enriquez
Fire Prevention is responsible for performing fire inspections, education and enforcement of adopted codes and ordinances, conducting fire investigations, issuing the Fire Safety Operational Permit (FSOP), conducting Records Searches, burning (pit barbecue, bonfire), and blasting. The division also investigates complaints regarding possible fire hazards in occupancies (excludes one and two family dwellings and home based businesses) and maintains fire records for occupancies in the City of Mesa.
Fire Inspectors perform inspections of all high, medium, and low hazard occupancies (excludes one and two family dwellings and home based businesses) in Mesa to assist our community in eliminating hazards to create and/or maintain a safe environment. Occupancy type, use, and size define how Risk Classifications are established.
Fire Investigators conduct fire investigations to determine the origin and cause of fires in Mesa and assist with fire investigations in other valley cities.
RECORD SEARCH INFORMATION
(Public Records Center Information)
- An application is required for each location
- FSOP Permits are required for all Mesa Occupancies
- FSOP Permits expire at the end of the month listed on the permit
- You will not receive a hard copy of your permit. You must print your own copy from DIMES
- You can access your permit via the DIMES system. They are no longer mailed out.
- Just need to update your information? fireprevention@mesaaz.gov
FIRE INSPECTION INFORMATION
Fire Inspectors perform inspections of all high, medium, and low hazard occupancies (excludes one and two family dwellings and home based businesses) in Mesa to assist our community in eliminating hazards to create and/or maintain a safe environment. Occupancy type, use, and size define how Risk Classifications are established.
Low Hazard Inspections Information
Inspections will be conducted in accordance with National Fire Protection Association guidelines and staff resources, and generally not scheduled. If there is a specific requirement for an inspection to be conducted, such as licensing or certification, please contact Fire Prevention 480-644-2622 or email fireprevention@mesaaz.gov.
Fees Information:
Beginning July 1, 2018, we began inspecting low risk occupancies which is based on the Arizona Administrative Code and Mesa City Code (Arizona Administrative Code Title 4, Ch. 36 Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety) which require fire inspections. The low risk inspections are completed every third year. Identification of fire code violations and the repair of those makes your business safer for you, employees, and the general public.
FEES & CHARGES Risk Classifications
|
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE |
Occurrence | FEE |
| False Fire Alarm Response Fee (per calendar year) | 1st | Free |
| 2nd | $100.00 | |
| 3rd and beyond (per additional occurrence) | $200.00 | |
| Records Search (per address) | Per hour (1 hour minimum) | $30.00 |
| Each additional 15 minutes | $7.50 | |
Permits |
||
| Burn Permit (Bonfire, Pit BBQ) | Per Request | Free |
| Fire Safety Operational Permit (FSOP) | Annually | $15.00 |
| Tents > 400 square feet | Per request > greater than 14 days** | $150.00 |
| Per request > less than 14 days** | $300.00 | |
| Canopies > Greater than 1,200 square feet | Per request > greater than 14 days** | $150.00 |
| Per request > less than 14 days** | $300.00 | |
| Additional Tent/Canopy | Each | $40.00 |
|
Tent with Firework Sale - an additional fee shall be applied for temporary sale of legal fireworks when conducted outside of a structure that requires in frequency inspection under Mesa Fire Code. |
Per tent |
$250.00 |
|
Fireworks/Pyrotechnics |
Per event | $250.00 |
Fire Inspections |
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| Inspection: Low Risk Occupancy | Triennial | $161.00 |
| Inspection: Medium Risk Occupancy | Biennial | $161.00 |
| Inspection: High Risk Occupancy < 12,000 sq. ft. | Annually | $268.00 |
| Inspection: High Risk Occupancy 12,000 sq. ft. < 100,000 sq. ft. | Annually | $482.00 |
| Inspection: High Risk Occupancy 100,000 sq. ft. < 300,000 sq. ft. | Annually | $589.00 |
| Inspection: High Risk Occupancy 300,000 sq. ft. < 500,000 sq. ft. | Annually | $696.00 |
| Inspection: High Risk Occupancy 500,000 sq. ft. < 1,000,000 sq. ft. | Annually | $910.00 |
| Inspection: High Risk Occupancy ≥ 1,000,000 sq. ft. | Annually | $1,399.00 |
| Re-Inspection (Follow-up on site) | 1st | Free |
| Each consecutive follow-up after (< 100,000 sq. ft.) |
$50.00 | |
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Each consecutive follow-up after (≥100,000 sq. ft.) | $100.00 |
**Fourteen (14) calendar days is determined from the date the request is submitted to DIMES
WAYS TO PAY
To Pay Online : ACCESS DIMES
| VIA MAIL | IN PERSON |
|---|---|
| City of Mesa Customer Service P.O. Box 1466 Mesa, AZ 85211 Types of Payments accepted:
***All Payments must include a copy of the invoice |
City of Mesa Customer Service 55 N. Center Street Monday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
Please contact fireprevention@mesaaz.gov for additional information
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