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Fire Code Permit
The Redmond Fire Department inspection program is designed to
encompass a variety of fire code issues and other concerns that property
and business owners face in the City of Redmond and King County Fire
District 34. If you would like to request one of these inspections
or if you have other fire code related concerns, please submit an inspection
request.
The City of Redmond requires a Business License for all businesses operating within the city limits, with the exception of insurers or their agents (RMC 5.04.130, 6). The Redmond Fire Department
reviews and signs all applications before a license is issued. The review may include an immediate inspection for Uniform Fire Code compliance, or scheduling of a maintenance inspection at a future date. The Business License Inspection allows the RFD to be informed about building use or occupancy changes that could increase hazards to the building and occupants. The Redmond Fire Prevention Division
administrates and determines the appropriate steps required to process the Business License Application. For
more information on applying for a business license, see the Business
License page.
The Redmond Fire Department requires a contractor performing confidence inspections to forward test results/reports to the
Redmond Fire Prevention Division. Fire protection systems and equipment are required to be maintained in good working condition at all times. Confidence tests on these systems ensure that they are functioning properly. Inspections will be generated to ensure that deficiencies noted on the confidence test reports are repaired.
The Redmond Fire Department (RFD) has established specific standards and requirements to allow independent inspections of large multi-building complexes or campuses
(Complexes). This program is designed to be a cooperative effort to ensure fire and life safety code compliance. The RFPD will establish and oversee the program while the complex staff will schedule and complete inspections under the parameters of this program. The goal is to provide these complexes with a greater frequency and more convenient means of inspections.
Please contact us if you would like to
speak to your District Inspector about the possibilities of implementing
this program at your complex.
The Redmond
Fire Department carries out three types of inspections for Citizens in
King County Fire District 34:
- Land Clear Burn Permits:
RFD/King County Fire District 34 allows land clearing burning in designated areas of the fire district during the months of March, April, May, October, November, and December. Prior to a permit being issued, the burn site shall be inspected by a RFPD Fire Inspector.
Residential Burn Permits do not
require inspections.
- District Receipts: The King County receipt program enables the RFD/King County Fire District 34 to have input on site plan review requirements for new construction of commercial and residential projects.
To apply for a district receipt, please email us or contact
425-556-2246.
- Permitted Compliance: The King County Fire Marshal's office (KCFMO) contracts with the Redmond Fire Department (RFD) for
International Fire Code (IFC) permit compliance inspections. The Redmond Fire Prevention Division
administers and completes inspections for the KCFMO.
The Redmond Fire Prevention Division administers the Fire and Life Safety Maintenance Inspection program for the Redmond Fire Department. Fire and Life Safety Maintenance Inspections are performed at all occupancies within the Redmond City limits except
single family residences. Fire Inspectors are responsible to enforce
International Fire Code
(UFC) compliance and to maintain records of all activities within their inspection district. The
IFC permit program, the business license inspection program, and the degree of hazards existing in the building shall prioritize the scheduling of inspections.
The Fire Prevention Division provides permitting,
plan review and inspection services to ensure that buildings are safe
for the citizens of Redmond. New Construction and Tenant
Improvement Inspections cover permitted construction work including:
If you have questions regarding the plan
review section of New Construction and Tenant Improvement permits,
please contact 425-556-2246. You may request a New Construction or
Tenant Improvement Inspection here.
The Redmond Fire Prevention Division administers the Operations Division inspection program for the Redmond Fire Department. Inspections are performed at all occupancies
not requiring International Fire Code (IFC)
Permits within the Redmond city limits except single family
residences. Operations inspections are typically completed by fire
suppression crews. If you have had an operations inspection done
at your business and have questions regarding it, please contact Fire Department
headquarters at 425-556-2200.
Special Inspections are intended to identify code violations or reveal unsafe situations which may present themselves during special events, peak occupancy times, or in response to a citizen complaint.
Please contact us if you would like to request
an Inspection of this type.
The City of Redmond Fire Department (RFD) has adopted the International Fire Code (IFC) as specified in the
Community Development Guide, (CDG) Chapter 20E.100.10 Fire Code. The RFD permit program will be based on Section 105 of the
IFC. An IFC permit constitutes permission to maintain, store, use or handle materials, or conduct processes which produce conditions hazardous to life or property. A permit also constitutes permission to install equipment used in connection with such activities. This permission shall not be construed as authority to violate, cancel, or set aside any of the provisions of this code. A permit shall not take the place of any license required by law or other governmental agency.
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