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The Fire Prevention
Division is responsible for enforcement of all local, state,
and national safety codes that pertain to life safety. All
commercial and public buildings are subject to fire inspections
as well as multi-family occupancies such as apartments and
care facilities. There are several types of inspection programs
that are over seen by the Fire Prevention Division.
New construction -The Fire
Prevention Division is responsible for conducting inspections
on all new businesses and all construction projects. The
Fire Department has developed a "New Construction Checklist"
to assist developers and contractors with requirements from
the Fire Code.
New
Construction Checklist (PDF)
To schedule an
inspection for a fire alarm or sprinkler system, use the
following form.
Sprinkler/Fire
Alarm Inspection request Form (PDF)
Fire Lanes - Fire access roads need to be a minimum of 20' in width. To prevent parking in the fire access road, sinage on the curb or signs posted along the road are required. If a access road is 26' or more, parking is allowed on one side and if the access road is 32' or more, parking is allowed on both sides. Any access road less then 26' will not allow parking on either side.
Sample Fire Lane Sign (PDF)
Lock Box Program
- All new buildings must provide access to the Fire Department
in emergency situations. Lake Oswego Fire Department has
selected the Knox company for our lock box program.
Instructions how
to obtain a lock box:
- Obtain a Knox form from the fire department or Click on the links below.
- Please select the best-suited lock box item from the
enclosed form and fill out the form or on the website
go to the "Online Purchase" tab and follow instructions.
- Send the form in per instructions of the company providing
the lock box. The lock box company will send you
the lock box to the address given.
- When the lock box arrives, install it within 15 feet
of the front door, no higher than 7'.
- Make a set of master keys for all outside doors, and
if needed, inside doors.
- After installation, call the Fire Prevention Division
at 503-635-0275, so they can make arrangements to lock
the box with a set of master keys.
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The most common lock box is the 3200 series.
Order a 3200 series lock box
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A larger box is also available for more keys and entrance cards.
Order a 4400 series vault |
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Any new sprinkler system installed needs to be provided with locking FDC caps after a flush has been witnessed by one of our Prevention personnel.
Order FDC locking caps |
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If you plan to have an electronic gate installed for your residence, there are two options to provide access to the fire department in case of an emergency. One is a Knox padlock that locks a special switch installed by the installer. The prefered method is the Knox Keyswitch that the installer places next to the keypad for the gate.
Order Keyswitch |
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For fences or gates that require security, a pad lock is available.
Order a Padlock |
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If your building requires plans, instructions or multiple keys that need to be locked up but still accessible to the firefighters, the Knox cabinet is a possible option.
Order a Cabinet |
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