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Inspections


The Fire Marshal's Office is responsible for all inspections including but not limited to fire sprinkler, fire alarm, kitchen hood suppression, fire finals, tenant finish out, above and underground storage tanks, state-mandated inspections, and annual inspections of existing businesses.


Fire Inspection Request

Guidelines:

  • Upon request submission, you will be contacted within 24 hours to schedule your inspection. Request made after 12pm on Friday will be contacted the following Monday.
  • An inspection is not scheduled until you are contacted by the Fire Marshal's Office.
  • Inspections will be conducted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every effort will be made to grant you the time and date requested.
  • Hydrostatic test will not begin after 2 p.m.
  • After-hours inspections require the approval of the Fire Marshal.
  • Every effort will be made to grant you the time and date requested.
  • A representative from the requesting company must be present at the time of inspection.
  • Systems are required to be pre-tested. A failed test will result in a re-inspect fee.
  • All permits and fees shall be paid for through eTRAKiT prior to scheduling an inspection.


System Impairment/Annual Inspection Reporting


If you are conducting annual fire protection systems tests, a fire inspector does not need to be present. Be sure the system is on "test mode" to avoid false alarm calls to our 911 dispatch.

Fire protection companies are required to submit ALL inspection and service reports to the Compliance Engine.



Recreational Burn Guidelines

Gary Halter Nature Center

Under certain circumstances outdoor burning is permitted. Recreational fires are permitted without a permit. Recreational fires are defined as fires where the fuel source is 3ftx2ft or smaller. Please see the outdoor burning guidelines.

The Fire Marshal's Office may issue a burn permit that allows citizens to conduct open burning within the city limits.

Information regarding Active burn bans, Forecasted Fire Danger and Drought Index can be found below. Click each diagram for an updated map from the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Burn Permit

Under certain circumstances and specific conditions, the Fire Marshal's Office may issue a burn permit that allows citizens to conduct open burning within the city limits.

All burn permit requests must be submitted electronically through the eTRAKiT system.

    Outdoor Burn Bans / Drought Index
    Keetch-Byram Drought Index Outdoor Burn Bans
    Forecast Fire Danger
    How to Apply for a Burn Permit in eTRAKiT
    1. Review the special conditions listed below.
    2. Log into eTRAKiT.
    3. Select Apply/New Permit.
    4. Permit Type: Fire Inspection Permit; Subtype: Burn
    5. You must contact the College Station Fire Marshal's Office at 979.764.3705 to schedule an on-site inspection at least 24 hours prior to burning.

    Register With eTRAKiT

    To receive access to eTRAKiT, send an email to [email protected] with the following information:

    • Type BURN PERMIT REQUEST in subject line.
    • Company Name
    • Contact Name
    • Phone Number
    • Physical and Mailing Address
    • Email Address

    Once staff enters you into the system, you'll receive an email with login information. You'll have to change your password the first time you log in. 

    If you need assistance using eTRAKiT, please contact Planning and Development Services at 979.764.3570.

    Special Conditions

    These conditions reflect guidelines set forth by TCEQ and CSFD Fire Marshal's Office

    1. Burning shall be commenced only when the wind will carry smoke and other pollutants away from any city, town, residential, recreational, commercial, or industrial area, navigable water, public road, or landing strip which may be affected by the smoke.
    2. Burning shall not be conducted when a shift in wind direction is predicted which could produce adverse effects to persons, animals, or property during the burning period.
    3. If at any time the burning causes or may tend to cause smoke to blow into or across a roadway or highway, it is the responsibility of the person initiating the burning to post flag-person on affected roads in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Public Safety.
    4. The burning must be at least 300 feet (90 meters) from any adjacent properties which have residential, recreational, commercial or industrial use.
    5. The initiation of burning shall commence no earlier than one hour after sunrise and the fire shall be completely out one hour prior to sunset on the same day. No additional material will be added to the fire after 3 p.m.
    6. Burning shall not commence when the surface wind speed is predicted to be less than 6 M.P.H. (5 knots) or greater than 23 M.P.H. (20 knots) during the burn period.
    7. Heavy oils, asphaltic materials, items containing natural or synthetic rubber, or any material other than dry plant growth which may produce unreasonable amounts of smoke must not be burned.
    8. The burn site must be attended continuously and fire control equipment must be available for the duration of the burning.
    9. All reasonable safety precautions will be followed.
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