Over the course of the year, it is the responsibility of the Fire Prevention Bureau to work in conjunction with the Building Inspection Division, reviewing plans submitted for construction and renovation projects in the City to assure compliance with the Building Code and NFPA Standards, as adopted by the City of Jackson Code of Ordinances.  Plans for various projects ranging from a telephone switch station to a high-rise building and electrical generating plant were reviewed as a part of this service. 

The Fire Prevention Bureau is also charged with issuance of permits under the City of Jackson Fire Prevention Code.  Permits are issued to places of public assembly and businesses engaged in activities such as auto repair, service stations, welding, spray paint equipment, businesses storing quantities of combustible materials, hazardous materials, chemicals or fireworks. Public Assembly Permits are issued to 179 business, school and church occupancies in the City and 126 Hazardous Activity Permits are issued annually.

The installation of a fire protection sprinkler system, alarm system, or a hood system requires a review and permit from the Fire Department. Inspections to ascertain compliance with permits must be scheduled 48 hours in advance.   Download Fire Prevention Permit Application & Submittal Requirement Packet