Osceola County Fire Marshal
Mission Statement
The Fire Marshal’s Office is dedicated to protecting the lives and property of all citizens and visitors to Osceola County. Accomplishing this requires a dedicated and professional group of individuals who provide the permitting, plans examination, and building inspections for all new and existing structures. We are dedicated to minimizing the effects of fire, medical, and other natural and man-made emergencies through a comprehensive Community Risk Reduction Program and continuing public education.
The daily function of this office strives to honor and support the ultimate goals and mission of Osceola County Emergency Services.
The Fire Marshal's Office is dedicated to providing professional, quality, and caring service.
Inspection Services
Firesafety inspections are conducted on all new and existing commercial properties. The objective of firesafety inspections is to enforce adopted fire codes for all commercial properties and identify and remedy unsafe, hazardous, and/or non-compliant conditions.
Annual firesafety inspections are also required to be conducted for the re-licensing process of state-run/approved childcare and adult care facilities outlined within the Florida Administrative Code, 69A. Our Firesafety Inspectors also respond to complaints of possible unsafe conditions for all commercial and residential properties.
It is our mission to limit the probability and severity of life safety emergencies for both residents and visitors of Osceola County.
Storage Tank and Petroleum Management Inspections
Osceola County has over 600 active storage tanks at more than 260 facilities. Storage tanks can be found throughout the County from retail gas stations to remote agriculture facilities.
The Orange County Environmental Protection Division is contracted with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to conduct the Storage Tank System Compliance Verification Program for facilities located in Orange, Lake, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia Counties. Program staff inspects all regulated facilities to ensure storage tanks are properly registered, installed, operated, maintained, and closed in accordance with Florida Administrative Codes 62-761 and 62-762. Types of inspections include routine compliance, tank closures and installations, discharges, and complaints. When necessary, the Program initiates enforcement actions against facilities found to be out of compliance.
The Storage Tanks Compliance Program office must be notified in writing (email) 30-45 days and 48-72 hours prior to installation and closure activities. Send an email to the Orange County Environmental Protection Division at EPD@ocfl.net. The Orange County Building Safety Division should be contacted for permit requirements for New Commercial Structure or a Commercial Alteration.
Permitting Services
Click here for information regarding fire permits, including Fire System Permits, Special Event Permits (Conventions, Tradeshows, Exhibitions), Firework Permits, and Knox Box Info.