How do I request a fire inspection?
Request 24-48 hours in advance by calling (229)794-2830

Is there any cost associated with a fire inspection?
No cost for inspections

Does the Fire Department do residential construction inspections?
No

How do I submit commercial construction plans and how does the plan review process work?
3 Sets of plans are submitted to Valdosta License and Inspections Department, License and Inspections Department then forward a copy to the Fire Department for review and approval. Once plans are approved then a construction permit is issued. An 80% and 100% inspection is required. After the 100% inspection, a certificate of occupancy is issued for a fee of $50.00.

What is the fee for a certificate of occupancy and how long is it good for?
The fee is $50.00 and is good for the life of the building, if the occupancy does not change.

What system testing does the Fire Department witness?
Sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire pump, and underground piping.

How many sprinkler plans and alarm plans do I need to submit?
Submit 3 sets of sprinkler plansto the Fire Department. After review and approval, one set will stay with the Fire Department, one set will go to the License and Inspections Department and one set will go to the job site. Submit 1 set of alarm plans to the Fire Department.

Can I burn in city limits?
The City of Hahira has a Burn Ordinance that must be adhered to.  You may access the ordinance by clicking HERE.

How to obtain an incident report?

• There is a $7.00 administration fee payable at Hahira City Hall.
• Call (229)794-2830
• Fire Station - 102 North Owens Street
•  Hahira Ga.31632

Cheif David Thompson
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(229) 794-2830

• Provides courses for 240 hours of education and training of all fire department personnel.
• Online training
• Recruit training
• Medical recertification training
• Conducts specialized classes for business and industry that relate to firefighting (such as fire extinguisher use). 

Fire Inspector/educator:Lieutenant Mike Kufrovich – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Fire Investigator: Lt. Craig Wells – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
                         
Telephone:(229)794-2830
The Fire Prevention Division is responsible for providing inspection services to the City of Hahira. The services include:

• Pre-construction site plan review
• Construction final inspections
• Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention Program
• Fire Code Enforcement
• Issue violations notices where appropriate
• Conduct re-inspection
• Handle citizen complaints regarding fire safety hazards
• Fire Investigations
• Fire Safety Education
• Conducts free home smoke detector giveaway program.

Code Enforcement
The Fire Prevention division enforces applicable provisions of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Life Safety Code, International Building Code, and the City of Hahira Code of Ordinances for the public.
The Bureau conducts annual fire inspections on commercial buildings to assure the building meet all requirements, of national, state, and local codes.

Plan Review
The Fire Prevention Division also reviews all new and existing building plans for construction services. All plans are examined to assure that they meet all requirements of national, state, and local codes. Once the plans are reviewed and the construction site is inspected, fire system tested and approved, a certificate of occupancy is issued.

Fire Investigation
The Fire Investigator handles all investigations of suspicious and arson fires within the City of Hahira. The Fire Investigator responds to incidents involving:

• Fires believed to be intentionally set
• Fires involving juveniles
• Fires involving fatality
• Fires involving high dollar loss
• Acts of terrorism (i.e. fire bombing, structural sabotage)
• Hazardous Condition of an occupancy representing an immediate threat to life safety (i.e. assembly overcrowding, blocked exits, building collapse, compromised fire protection and detection systems, etc)