The office of the Fire Marshal is overseen by the Board of Fire Commissioners and receives its authority from the State of Connecticut. The Fire Marshal is responsible for the enforcement of many of the sections found in Chapter 541 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Responsibilities
The Fire Marshal:
Approves and issues permits for special activities (high school bonfires, and fireworks displays)
Approves designs and inspects renovations for commercial and educational buildings
Conducts annual inspections as required
Conducts fire investigations
Conducts hazardous material inspections
Inspects for certificates of occupancies
Inspects for health department license renewals
Inspects large gathering places (places of worship, country clubs, community centers)