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Business owners may find the following links and information helpful:
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NEW - "Inspection, Test and Maintenance" (ITM) tags and labels for Fire Alarm systems, Sprinkler Systems and Extinguishing systems - information may be obtained on latest changes, effective 01 April, 2006, to the "Inspection, Test and Maintenance" (ITM) tags and labels for Fire Alarm systems, Sprinkler Systems and Extinguishing systems, from the The State of Texas Fire Marshal's website at: http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/fire/fmli.html
NEW - Sample Letter of Intent to Comply with City of Houston Sprinkler Ordinance, per Fire Code Appendix J. (Word .DOC Format) or (Adobe .PDF Format)
The COH Fire Code "Appendix J" - Effective 12/31/05
The new retroactive high-rise building sprinkler ordinance, issued as a new amendment (Appendix J) to the current COH Fire Code. Alarms - The City desires to reduce the number of false fire alarm notifications by encouraging the proper design, installation, operation and maintenance of the alarm systems. An annual Fire Alarm Permit and False Fire Alarm Fees were enacted July 1, 2002.
Standards and Codes - For additional information on Houston Fire Department Standards and Codes, contact the HFD Fire Marshal's Office at 713-865-7100 or by mail at 2931 W. 12th Street, Houston, TX 77008.
High Rise Certification -Any Building Manager in need of High-Rise Certification Training may send attendees to the following monthly seminars at no cost. Monthly seminars are available for management employees and tenant fire wardens of high-rise buildings who need to be certified.
High Rise Triad -
The Houston High-Rise Triad is a partnership between Building Management, Fire Department and the Building Department created to develop and recommend a model High-Rise Life Safety Action Plan committed to the protection of life and property.
Inspection Guides -
Violations -
Who can I call if a nightclub is in violation with too many people in the club?
You can contact the Houston Fire Department's Fire Prevention Division that enforces the Fire Code at Day: (713) 865-7100 or Night: (713) 884-3143.
Who can I call about doors at my child's school being chained or locked shut during school hours?
You can contact the Houston Fire Department's Fire Prevention Division that enforces the Fire Code at Day: (713) 865-7100 or Night: (713) 884-3143.
Who can I call about cars being parked in a Fire Lane?
You can contact the Houston Fire Department's Fire Prevention Division that enforces the Fire Code at Day: (713) 865-7100 or Night: (713) 884-3143.
Who can I call about getting information about getting a fire lane at a place of business?
You can contact the Houston Fire Department's Fire Prevention Division that enforces the Fire Code at Day: (713) 865-7100 or Night: (713) 884-3143.
For all other questions and concerns,you may contact the HFD Fire Prevention Office at 713-865-7100.
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