Fire Prevention
In November of 2019, the Board of Commissioners established a Fire Prevention Program for the District. Modern fire and emergency prevention programs are organized around three major areas of focus: Education, Engineering, and Enforcement.
Permit Portal
Use the permit portal to submit and track fire prevention-related permits and applications.
Open BCESD9 Permit PortalEngineering
Code resources for building design, occupancy planning, and fire protection requirements.
Enforcement
Operational requirements, fees, and guidance to help property owners stay compliant and inspection-ready.
- Operational Permits and FeesPermit types, annual requirements, and fee schedules for operations.
- Construction Permits and FeesSubmittal and permit requirements for construction projects.
- Outdoor Burning GuidelinesPermit workflow and restrictions for outdoor burning.
- Mobile Food Prep Vehicle RequirementsInspection and safety requirements for mobile food preparation units.
- Annual Maintenance Inspections - Common ProblemsHelpful checklist of frequent inspection deficiencies to avoid.
Contact the Fire Marshal: fmo@bcesd9.org or call (830) 693-7136.
Knox Box Information
Learn how Knox rapid-entry key boxes improve emergency response for secured buildings.
Education
Early childhood education regarding fire safety is an important aspect of the emergency prevention mission. Presentations are available for ages 5-12. October is fire prevention month - make your plans early.
- School Visits - Contact fmo@bcesd9.org or call (830) 693-7136.
- Nursing Homes and Day Cares - Both state licensing agencies and insurance companies often require inspections. See Operational Permits above for details.
- Community Outreach - We will gladly line up a speaker for your neighborhood group or community organization on the Fire Code, inspections, general fire safety, or evacuation drills. Contact fmo@bcesd9.org or call (830) 693-7136.