The best way to reduce damage and injuries from fire is to prevent them from occurring. The Sycamore Township Fire Department is dedicated to ensuring a safe community through education and enforcement. We hope you find the information on our site helpful in making your home or business safe.
Fire Safety InspectionsBusinesses and multi-family
residential buildings (greater than 4 units) are inspected annually to ensure
compliance with applicable national, state and local fire codes. Hotels are
inspected twice annually, once with the Ohio Fire Marshal's office. All
full-time firefighters with Sycamore Township are certified fire safety
inspectors and are assigned various businesses to inspect throughout the
year.
Fire Codes and StandardsOur fire inspectors use a variety of codes and standards when inspecting facilities. Sycamore Township enforces and requires compliance with the latest edition of all codes and standards. Click below to learn more about those codes:
Fire Hydrant UsageFire Hydrant Usage is
limited to certain actions. The chief purpose for the fire hydrants is for fire
protection for residents and commercial properties. Filling up residential
pools, watering private lawns and other nuisance uses are not usually permitted.
However, some emergency issues may be considered. Fire Hydrant usage permits may
be obtained by contacting Doug Morath at (513)
792-7246.
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New Construction & Change of UseThe Life Safety Division
works closely with the Planning & Zoning Department with all new
construction and renovations or change of occupancies. This includes reviewin of plans and inspections with the building official. We have provided important
information for contractors, developers and property managers to make the
construction inspection process as easy as possible for all involved.
BUILDING PLANS FOR REVIEW
Drop off plans at the Sycamore Township Administration building located at 8540 Kenwood Road. Our life safety and plan review office is located at this location. For additional information regarding permits and inspections go to: Sycamore Township Planning & Zoning: Permitting & Inspections
Burn PermitsAll opening burning of wood
and other materials on ones property must be approved by the Sycamore Township
Fire Department and conform to all applicable Ohio Fire Codes and Laws. Burn
permits may be obtained by contacting Fire Safety Inspector Doug Morath at (513)
792-7246.
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