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Schedule an Inspection

Center Street is the dividing line for requesting fire inspections. If your business is located South of Center Street, please pick South Orem. If your business is located North of Center Street, please pick North Orem.

South Orem

North Orem

Vineyard

Lindon

Inspection Checklist

The checklist below provides an overview of items that should be addressed on this inspection. This will give you an opportunity to correct any deficiencies that may exist prior to your inspection.

  • Your address should be visible from the street
  • All exits need to be free of storage, easily accessible, and exit signs need to be illuminated and visible
  • Please make sure your electrical panel is accessible, labeled, and that there are no missing panel tabs
  • Proper storage of oily rags, paint, and other hazardous liquids or gases.
  • No storage within 36” of water heaters and furnaces.
  • Proper fire extinguishers: 2A 10BC minimum for office or retail. Industrial and warehouse areas will need larger extinguishers. New or inspected and tagged annually.
  • Fire sprinkler systems (inspected and tagged annually, where applicable)
  • Fire alarm systems (inspected and tagged annually, where applicable)
  • Hood systems (inspected and tagged annually, where applicable)

Inspections

Our main focus when performing business inspections is ensuring life safety and pre-planning for potential incidents.  The goals of these inspections are to maintain safe businesses and to provide risk reduction to employees, customers, tenants, visitors, firefighters, and business owners in the case of an emergency in your building. 

Our fire inspectors have geographical responsibilities which are: South Orem, North Orem/ Lindon, and Vineyard. Inspections can be scheduled Monday through Thursday between 9 am – 3 pm MST. Inspection scheduling links can be found below.

Why do i want regular Fire Inspections?

Workplace Safety

Working in a building that passes a fire code inspection gives employees peace of mind about their security at work.

Building Security

Modern construction codes can limit total losses from fire. Keeping a workplace up to code can make the difference between saving and losing an entire building.

Customer Base Retention

If a business closes down for weeks due to fire damage, even loyal customers will need to look elsewhere. Adhering to fire codes provides businesses with a better chance of maintaining clientele.

Better Insurance Rates

Many insurance companies incentivize the installation of safety features such as smoke detectors and sprinkler systems. Businesses can realize significant rate reductions by taking this extra step.

Permits

  • If you are ready for a permit inspection, please use the scheduling links at the top of this page.
  • Please include the name of the business where the work is being done, not the name of the general contracting company. 
  • You must be clear on what type of inspection you need us to perform. Simply entering “fire marshal inspection” is not sufficient and may result in the need to reschedule. Preferred example, “Above grid inspection, 4th floor.”
  • State Required Inspections 
    • Daycares, treatment facilities, assisted living, group homes, and other businesses that require state certifications will need the following:
  1. First, you will need to complete an online self-inspection to complete your city business license renewal. Please click here to fill out your online inspection.
  2. For the state requirement, you will need to have a physical inspection, which can be scheduled by clicking here.
  • Food Trucks
      • Effective November 1, 2023, we will only inspect food trucks licensed or that have a commissary licensed in Orem, Lindon, and Vineyard. Valid proof will be required at the time of your inspection. (Previous year’s business license) Otherwise, a commercial inspection fee of $112.32 will be charged at the time of the inspection.
  • In-store Firework Stands
      • Prior to your inspection please review the state requirements for firework stands by clicking here.
      • Click here for the Utah State Fire Marshal’s Office Firework Stands, Mercantile Sale of Fireworks Field Inspection Form Training Program.
      • If you feel you are ready for this inspection, please click here to schedule your appointment. The scheduling links are at the bottom of the page.
  • Citizen Complaints
    • If you have a life safety concern concerning the way a business is operating, please email us at [email protected]. 
      1. Please provide the business’s name, address, a detailed description of your safety concern, and if you would like additional contact. We will investigate your concern and enforce any fire safety codes needed to improve the situation.  
  • Building / Tenant Improvement
      1. To start your permit, please click here.
      2. Throughout your building process, you will be inspected by both the building and fire department to ensure that your construction processes are meeting the 2021 IBC and IFC codes. 
  • Expectations 
      1.  Applicant Responsibility (IFC 106.2.3)
        1. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the construction documents include all of the fire protection requirements and the shop drawings are complete and in compliance with the applicable codes and standards.
      2.  Inspection Requests (IFC 108.2.1)
      3. Approval Required (IFC 108.2.2)