Town of Garner, NC
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Fire Inspections for Businesses and Building Managers
The Town of Garner is required by State Law to inspect all businesses to determine compliance with the North Carolina State Fire and Building Codes following the schedule in the NC Fire Code. These maintenance fire inspections are completed by fire inspectors from our inspection's office. The items listed below are items that the fire inspectors will be looking for during their inspection. Item found not in compliance with the code are noted as violations and will be listed on the fire inspection report. A re-inspection date will be given and noted on the report as well. Feel free to give one of our fire inspectors a call with any questions related to an upcoming inspection or an inspection report.
Fire Inspection Fees
There is a fee associated with this service based on the square footage of the business. Currently an invoice is being emailed or hand delivered along with the fire inspection report.
| Square Feet | Fee |
| 0 - 2,499 | $50.00 |
| 2,500 - 14,999 | $100.00 |
| 15,000 - 49,999 | $150.00 |
| 50,000 - 149,999 | $200.00 |
| Over 150,000 | $250.00 |
| Life Safety Violation | Fine |
| 1st Offense | $100.00 |
| 2nd Offense | $250.00 |
| 3rd Offense | $500.00 |
Fire Inspection Resources
Pine Straw/Combustible Landscaping Materials
Reference: Garner Code of Ordinance Sec. 6.17 (21)
a. No pine straw or other combustible landscaping materials with a fire rate of spread more than twenty-four (24) inches per minute shall be placed, kept, or stored within ten (10) feet of any buildings with combustible exterior construction.
b. This provision shall not apply to one- and two-family dwellings as defined in Section R101.2 of the North Carolina Residential Code, as the same be amended; nor shall it apply to pine straw falling from trees located on the same parcel as the dwelling.
The owner or occupant of a property which is subject to this subsection may obtain a grace period of up to four 4) months upon the showing of good faith efforts to comply;
For additional assistance, please call the Town of Garner Fire Inspectors at (919) 773-4428.