Safer spaces.
Stronger community.
Clear guidance for your business, your next project,
and the people you protect.
Plan your next step.
Choose your project, find the right guides, and build a preparation checklist that stays with you.
Business owners · Contractors · Project teamsChoose project resources or explore education, kids’ activities, CPR, and monthly reports.
How can we help?
I'm opening a business
Start here for a new business, new location, or tenant space.
Your opening guideI own an existing business
Keep your space safe and prepare for your next inspection.
Business owner resourcesI'm a contractor
Find plan review guidance and code references for your project.
Contractor resourcesBuild a review roadmap, check before you lease, and print your preparation packet.
Occupancies & local requirements
Occupancy types, business activities, county sprinkler and alarm ordinances, and emergency access.
Ready for your inspection?
Work through a practical checklist and bring your questions to the right place.
Cook with care.
A safer gathering starts in the kitchen.
Resources worth keeping handy
Your project, step by step.
Practical guides from the Fire Marshal's Office.
New business vs. tenant build-out
Understand the difference between the business entering a space and work to prepare that space.
Inspections80% construction / shell completion inspection
Prepare a substantially complete shell for the Letter of Completion inspection.
Business & occupancyTemporary Certificate of Occupancy: tenant requirements
Prepare a tenant-specific request for conditional, time-limited occupancy.
A few common questions
Helpful answers to point you in the right direction.