Arizona Office of the State Fire Marshal
About the Office of the State Fire Marshal:
Cassie Peters, Fire Marshal
The Office of the State Fire Marshal, under the Department of Forestry and Fire Management, is responsible for inspecting 15,000 state and county-owned buildings. Each year, Deputy Fire Marshal's inspect nearly 3,200 buildings, including schools.
The duties of the Office of the State Fire Marshal serve to reduce hazards to life and property through enforcement of the Arizona Fire Codes. The office shall perform its duties by conducting inspections and fire investigations, by providing public education, and by adopting fire prevention codes.
As part of the fiscal year 2017 budget, the Office of the State Fire Marshal has been consolidated into the Department of Forestry and Fire Management. The consolidation aids in government efficiency, preserves critical functions, and has the potential for cost savings. All of the Fire Marshal's previous powers have been preserved and became part of the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management's mission.
***Effective January 31, 2017*** we will no longer be accepting Permit Applications for the Installation, Modification or Decommissioning of Underground Storage Tanks on behalf of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). All permits issued before this date will receive the necessary inspections by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
If you have need of these services after January 31, 2017 or have questions regarding the installation or decommissioning of underground storage tanks please contact ADEQ at (602)771-4196 or see the ADEQ Website.
Oral Hearing and Public Comment Information
Notice of Oral Hearing and Public Comment regarding the adoption of the 2024 IFC Fire Code including all of Appendix D.
Name of Contact: Cassie Peters, Assistant Director
Address: Department of Forestry and Fire Management 1110 W. Washington St., Suite 500 Phoenix, AZ 85007
Telephone: (602) 364-1015
Fax: (602) 771-1421
Email: [email protected]
The Department will accept public comments during business hours at the address listed.
Comments will also be accepted via email at the email address provided. Mailed written comments shall be postmarked within 30 days of the notice being posted in the Arizona Administrative Register (May 16, 2025).
An oral proceeding with public comment regarding the proposed rules will be held as follows:
Date: June 20, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Department of Forestry and Fire Management 1110 W. Washington St., Suite 500, Grand Canyon Room Phoenix, AZ 85007
Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention
At this time there are no public notices on committee meetings.
Important Documents and Links
Permit Application, Inspection and Payment Portal
ATTENTION: We are currently experiencing unexpected technical difficulties with our new portals. Every effort is being made to correct these issues as soon as possible. Apologies for any inconvenience; we appreciate your patience and understanding.
Please Note: Upon registration of a new account through the Permit Application and Payment portal, you will receive an email with instructions to set up your password and complete the registration process. If you do not go to your email and complete the last steps, your account will not be created. If you are unable to find the registration email in your normal inbox, please check your spam and/or junk mail folders for the email.
The average plan review process is currently running approximately 60 days. Please click on the Permit Application Que Report to view your current application status:
Fire Safety Inspection Request Portal
The Fire Safety Inspection Request is for non-permitted inspections only. All inspections for permitted work must be submitted through the Permit Application, Inspection and Payment Portal.
Fireworks
New fireworks regulations under ARS 36-1601 through 36-1609, regulate where fireworks can be bought, sold, and used in Arizona. Fireworks sales are also restricted to certain times of the year and types of fireworks that are able to be purchased. Fireworks are never allowed on state for federal lands.
Arizona Fire School
The 2024 Arizona Fire School expo will occur Wednesday, September 4 through Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Please use the following link for more information: https://azfiretraining.org/fire-school/
This year will be the 51st Annual Arizona Fire School, which will provide educational sessions from Basic Skills Training, Fire Prevention, Investigation, to Fire Leadership. It is one of the best training experiences available at any venue in Arizona.
Registration for 2024 Fire School will be available in Summer 2024.
