Fire Safety Inspections

An important part of keeping our community safe is preventing fires at businesses. Marysville Fire District conducts Fire Safety Inspections prior to a business opening and typically on a yearly basis after that. These inspections are required in order to obtain and maintain a business license in the City of Marysville. 

Pre-Inspection Checklist for Businesses.pdf

 

Contact Our Inspectors

Email mfinspectors@mfdrfa.org

Fire Marshal's Office Help Line:  360-363-8525

Common Questions

What are the business requirements for fire extinguishers?

Every business is required to provide at least one 5 lb ABC (2A 10BC rated) fire extinguisher.

Extinguishers must be mounted, preferably near an exit door, so that the top of the extinguisher is no more than 60 inches from the floor. A fire extinguisher company must service fire extinguishers every year, and a tag must be attached to the extinguisher showing the date of last service.

How large do address numbers need to be?

Address numbers must be posted on the building so they are clearly visible from the street which we would use during an emergency response to your location.

See full guidelines

  • Address numbers for commercial buildings must be a minimum of six inches high with a principal stroke of at least three-quarters inch. Contact the fire marshal's office for exact requirements, as building size determines the actual number size.
  • Where the building is not visible from the street, or a single access road or private roadway serves more than one building, provision shall be made to clearly identify which driveway or roadway serves the appropriate address.
  • Address numbers at least four inches high shall be prominently displayed on rear entrance or access doors when required by the fire code official for residential or commercial occupancies, which may have additional requirements.
  • Interior and exterior access doors or individual dwelling, housekeeping, living units, or commercial tenant spaces also shall be clearly marked. Numbers and/or letters of such units shall be at least four inches high.

 

How much clearance is needed for my fire hydrant?

Fire hydrants must be visible to first responders in an emergency. Find specific requirements here

Are extension cords allowed?

Extension cords and multi-plug adapters are not permitted, except for temporary use. Provide an outlet for each device that needs to be plugged in or provide an UL approved "power strip" (a multi-plug device with a built-in circuit breaker). Extension cords are only allowed for 90-days in commercial buildings.

Can my business use deadbolts on doors?

Deadbolts are not allowed on required exit doors. If the door is not a required exit, deadbolt restrictions may not apply. In general, a required exit door must be operable with one single motion; turning a doorknob, pushing down on a lever actuator, or pushing on panic bar hardware.

What are the requirements for outlets and switches?

All outlets and switches must have approved covers.  All openings on electrical panel boxes must be plugged or covered and must be accessible. Circuit breakers and fuses must be appropriately labeled, indicating devices and locations being powered. In general, wiring in the electrical system should not be visible; it should be covered and protected from damage.

What are the guidelines for exit paths?

In general, your facility should be neat and clean with clear exit paths from all parts of your business. Remove potential hazards to customers or employees who may need to exit your business during an emergency. 

 

Fire Marshal's Office

Email: mfinspectors@mfdrfa.org