As part of our fire prevention efforts, certified fire inspectors conduct annual fire inspections of all businesses in Roanoke and the southern portion of the Town of Northlake.
One of the best ways to prevent fires, or to at least minimize the damage from a fire, is to build fire protection into the building when first constructed. To this end, our fire marshal performs a thorough review of all building plans prior to construction to ensure the elements of the fire code are met. Coupling this review with on-site inspections during the building process and then following up with annual inspections on increases the safety of those living or visiting Roanoke.
Preventative measures are a vital and efficient approach to reducing injuries and property damage within our community.
International Fire Code
The City of Roanoke adopted the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code, as amended. The adopted amendments to the 2021 International Fire Code are listed in the ordinances under Chapter 3 - Building and Construction, Article 3.100, Section 3.103
The amendments are available for review in Ordinances.