Fire safety inspections are a necessary part of the licensing process. It is a means of assuring that the building used for a child care center is in compliance with essential fire safety requirements for licensure.

Procedures for Requesting Fire Safety Plan Reviews (new construction, additions, remodeling)

Architectural plan reviews will be provided by this bureau's child care section at no cost to the applicant or licensee. Please contact your licensing consultant regarding necessary information required on plans submitted.  New construction, additions, and remodeling projects are inspected by State Inspectors working for the Bureau of Fire Services.

Procedures for Requesting Fire Safety Inspections (conversions, consultations)

Fire safety inspections for conversions, consultations and, if required, existing licensed child care centers are to be obtained by the applicant or licensee from one of the individuals on the below "Approved Independent Qualified Fire Inspectors" list.

However, if the proposed or licensed child care center is located within a city that has signed an agreement with the state to conduct fire safety inspections for licensure, within their jurisdiction only, one of their listed qualified fire inspectors may be contacted. These departments are identified below on a separate "Local Fire Prevention Authority" list.

Licensees are to arrange or contract with a qualified fire safety inspector, and, are responsible for any costs of obtaining the inspection. The Department of Human Services will not accept a fire safety inspection report from any other authority, individual or organization that is not on the current applicable list.

If you have further questions regarding this program, please contact the Bureau of Fire Safety.