The Fire Marshal's Office enforces various state and local fire codes, fireworks laws and fire prevention statutes. Fire marshal staff reviews and approves plans submitted for new buildings construction and conducts on site inspections and approvals throughout the building process. They inspect the county's existing businesses based upon the potential for loss of life and then loss of property in the event of a fire. The Fire Marshal also investigates the origin and cause of fires occurring in the county and is the lead agency in arson investigation. The building department inspects wood stoves and fireplaces.
Place trees away from exits or aisle ways.
Make sure that the tree stand or other support systems is sufficient to keep the tree from falling over. Secure wreaths and garlands sufficiently so that they won't fall off or become dislodged during an emergency. Use only fresh trees. Locate trees away from aisles and exits and away from furnace air outlets or other heating devices. Immediately place the tree in the stand and supply water.