INSPECTIONS

The Inspection Division conducts inspections on all mercantile, manufacturing, and public buildings.They also inspect facilities that are licensed by the State of Texas. These include:

• foster homes
• personal care facilities
• group and registered homes
• long-term care facilities
• nursing homes
• hospitals adult day care facilities
• MHMR facilities

The objective of the fire inspectors includes enforcement of fire and safety regulations by discovering any deficiencies that pose a threat to life and property from fire and requiring that they be corrected.

Enforcement is implemented when other methods fail. A Fire Marshal Notice (FMN) may be issued ordering the owner/occupant of the premises to correct any hazardous situations. If violations are not corrected the violator is subject to a fine of $200.-$2000. Each day until the violation is corrected.

The Pasadena Fire Marshal's Office enforces the 2006 International Fire Code which may be purchased from the International Code Council here.

Business Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except holidays.