Fire Prevention Division
 The City of Des Plaines Fire
Prevention Division staff consists of a Division Chief, and three
sworn firefighters who have received special training in Fire
Investigation and Fire Prevention. One of the duties of the Fire
Prevention Division is to inspect commercial, institutional and
multi-family residential dwellings annually to check for fire and
life safety hazards to prevent the loss of life and property from
fire.
The Fire Prevention Division also reviews new building plans to
insure the proper installation of fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and
fire suppression systems. The fire inspectors conduct inspections
during different phases of the construction project to ensure that
the contractor is adhering to the current codes and standards.
Currently the city follows the 2006 International Fire Code, NFPA
2006 Life Safety Code, 2006 NFPA 13R & 13D Sprinkler Code & 2007
NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Code.
In the event of a fire, the Fire Prevention Division follows the
Illinois State Fire Marshall mandate to determine cause and origin
of all fires. If the Fire Prevention Division determines the fire is
the result of arson, the Fire Prevention Division has the authority,
in conjunction with the Police Department, to launch the initial
investigation and follow all the way through to prosecution.
The Fire Prevention Division conducts public education programs,
including Juvenile Fire Setter’s Intervention Program, babysitting
classes and visits the cities schools to educate children in our
community about the importance of fire safety.
The Fire Prevention Division also conducts FREE home safety
inspections. Please call 847-391-5340 to schedule an appointment.
You can e-mail any of the fire inspectors by clicking on their
name:
Division Chief Jeff
Schuck
Inspector Carmicheal
Inspector Matzl
Inspector Schuman
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