Fire Marshal’s Office

The Fire Marshal's Office enforces all provisions of the North Carolina Division of Codes and Standards that relates to fire prevention. The Fire Marshal's office provides services that are aimed at the prevention of loss of life and property. These services include any fire-related permits, plan inspections and review, building inspections, and fire investigations.

Plan Review

For all work pertaining to new construction, upfits, or any modifications that potentially affect life safety, plans should be submitted to the Fire Marshal’s Office for review, independent of the Building Inspections Department. Questions related to plan reviewed can be answered Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm by contacting the Fire Marshal’s Office

Fire InvestigationsLive Burn 2021

The Fire Marshal’s office is responsible for determining the cause and origin of fires while working in conjunction with local, state, and federal agencies.

Fire Permits

The Fire Marshal’s Office issues permits associated with specific fire -related topics in accordance with the North Carolina Fire Code. Permits can be obtained through an online application utilizing the link below.  For permit related questions, please contact the Fire Marshal's Office, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

NamePositionPhoneContact
Jamie Joseph Fire Marshal (919) 304-9252 Email
Obie Griggs Fire Inspector (919) 563-5718 Email
Jenna Karber, MPA Administrative Support Specialist (919) 563-5718 Email
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