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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.
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:
Commercial Occupancy
Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Displays
Commercial Construction, Alterations, Additions
Kitchen Hood and Suppression
Fire Alarm
Fire Sprinkler Systems
Underground Water Mains and Hydrants
Blasting and Explosives
Other situations and events as defined in the fire code
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