Fire Safety Inspections Services conducts fire safety inspections of public and private buildings and facilities throughout the state, including state buildings, daycare and elder-care centers, foster homes, hospitals, hotels and motels, university and college buildings, and other buildings upon request or complaint. Inspections of storage, handling, and use of flammable liquids are conducted at retail service stations throughout the state.
The Texas Department of Insurance, State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO), is required to periodically report on the progress of institutions of higher education in remedying the fire safety issues identified by the State Fire Marshal's Office. (House Bill 1, Article III, Section 39. Fire Safety Projects at Institutions of Higher Education)
Off-Campus Organization Inspection Verification Program
Recent fire-related tragedies involving off-campus fraternity and sorority facilities has prompted state and local leadership to intensify their focus on the safety of those individuals living in, or using, those facilities. The State Fire Marshal's Office, in cooperation with the universities, determined that an enhanced focus on annual fire safety inspections was an important component of a safe off-campus environment.
The State Fire Marshal's Office maintains a registry of fire safety inspections for university-affiliated, off-campus facilities. We encourage all fraternities, sororities, and other off-campus groups to have annual fire safety inspections of their facilities and to report the inspections to the State Fire Marshal on the attached form.
Many universities are requiring the inspections as a part of the organization recognition process and failure to have a current fire safety inspection may affect the good standing of the organization with the university. Please contact the your university's Dean of Student's Office (or other appropriate organization liaison) to determine what you university requires in this area.
Instructions for participation:
- Request a fire safety inspection from the local fire marshal having jurisdiction. (Most fire departments conduct inspections but need advance notice to schedule an appointment. If the local fire department does not conduct inspections you may request an inspection from the State Fire Marshal's Inspection Services Division at the address located on the verification form.)
- Upon completion of the inspection, record the requested information on the attached form. Submit the completed form to the State Fire Marshal's Office. (The form can be mailed, faxed or E-mailed.)
- Your organization's host university will receive notification that the inspection was conducted and acknowledgement of your organization's compliance will be posted on the State Fire Marshal's Internet site.
Off-Campus Organization Inspection Verification Form
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Off-Campus Organization Inspection Verification Form
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Off-campus organizations can now fill in the organization information and inspection information sections online before printing the form out and submitting it to the inspector for date and signature. The form can not be submitted online.
- in MS Word 97 format.
University Off-Campus Fire Safety Inspections
Universities are listed alphabetically. This table is updated periodically as information relating to university off-campus organization facilities is received. Organizations are listed under the related university's name with the date of their most recent inspection.
University of Texas -- Austin
Living With Fire is a program for campus and student fire safety developed to provide campus fire safety professionals with material that is targeted at students. The material at the Living With Fire Web site is a "toolbox" that fire safety educators can use in assembling their own programs. Some of it is new, created solely for this project. Other material was contributed by campus fire safety professionals in an effort to share what works for them with their peers across the country. This material is in the public domain and can be used freely. Available resources include lesson plans, Powerpoint presentations, photo library and promotional materials.
Foster Family Homes and Group Day-Care Homes Self Evaluation Checklists
These checklists are provided to assist the foster family home operator and group day care home operator in maintaining a fire safe environment. The checklists are based on the requirements of the State Fire Marshal rule for fire safety inspection as adopted from the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code 101; 2000 edition. Local building and fire codes may differ in the requirements.
Use of this checklist by the owner does not substitute for a professional fire safety inspection by the local authority where one is available.
Additional fire safety information is provided for your use. Please down load the appropriate self evaluation and additional information. Read all information and instructions and perform the evaluation.
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Foster Family Homes Self-Evaluation Checklist
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in Microsoft Word.
Group Day-Care Homes Self-Evaluation Checklist
in PDF format.
in Microsoft Word.
Get Out Now!
Preparing A Home Fire Escape Plan
in PDF format.
in Microsoft Word.
How Fire Safe Is Your Home?
in PDF format.
in Microsoft Word.
Is Your Smoke Detector Protecting You?
in PDF format.
in Microsoft Word.
Home Heater Safety
in PDF format.
in Microsoft Word.
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