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Fire Prevention Services
Fire Prevention Services
We provide a wide range of services including public education, fire safety inspections, commercial plan review and the enforcement of codes and ordinances. The district strives to minimize fire hazards through education, enforcement and engineering.
Contact us at: inspections@augustamofire.com or (636) 228-3218
The Augusta Fire Protection District has adopted by ordinance the 2021 International Building and Fire Codes.
The Augusta Fire Protection District has adopted by ordinance the 2021 International Building and Fire Codes.
Occupancy Permit: Before you move into a commercial building, you must apply for occupancy, pay the permit fee and pass a fire safety inspection. If you are doing construction prior to occupancy, the Occupancy Permit is included in your building permit. Contact St. Charles County Community Development for other permits and requirements at 636-949-7346
https://www.sccmo.org/203/Community-Development.
New Construction, Alteration, Addition: The fire district conducts electronic plan review and issues permits for construction. As of June 2021, commercial buildings are required to be permitted and inspected. Plans must be signed and sealed by a design professional.
The following require permits:
The following require permits:
Commercial Occupancy
Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Displays
Commercial Construction, Alterations, Additions
Kitchen Hood and Suppression
Fire Alarm
Fire Sprinkler Systems
Underground Water Mains and Hydrants
Other situations and events as defined in the fire code
Attention Fire Sprinkler Contractors and building owners! Effective July 2026, inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems must be performed by technicians with current ASSE 15010 certification.
Fireworks
Fireworks
A Fire District permit is required for 1.3 and consumer 1.4 fireworks on public or commercial properties or on premises used to accommodate the public or public gatherings for the primary purpose of recreation, entertainment or assembly, including marinas, golf courses, private clubs, public facilities including parks and fairgrounds, commercial outdoor recreation, public and private schools, wineries and breweries, common ground controlled by homeowners' associations, churches, racetracks for vehicles or animals, and banquet halls.
Fire Investigations
Fire Investigations
The accurate determination of the origin and cause of fires are fundamental to the protection of lives and property within the Augusta Fire District. We have state Fire Investigator credentials as well as CFI and Evidence Technician certification from the International Association of Arson Investigators and Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator from NAFI.
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