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PREVENTION

INSPECTIONS

The Fire Prevention division conducts Fire Code inspections and reviews plans for the new construction of commercial structures, fire protection systems, water supplies and fire department access sites. The division also conducts inspections of existing commercial buildings and all state owned, leased and licensed facilities. Home inspections are conducted by request.

- FIREWORKS PERMIT APPLICATION

- Food Truck Guide 

The City of Johnson City, under City Ordinance Number 4758-20, has adopted the  Adoption of the 2018 ICC Codes.

INVESTIGATIONS

The Fire Prevention division investigates all fires set by juveniles, set unintentionally or started from an undetermined cause. The division’s Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program educates juveniles on the dangers of setting fires in an attempt to assist families and the court system with a growing problem with fires set by juveniles.


OPEN BURN PERMITS PROHIBITED

Until further notice, the Johnson City Fire Department will not be issuing open burn permits within the city limits. Burning of brush and building materials is prohibited. Violations of this restriction on open burning are cause for fines and/or possible legal action. For further information, contact the Johnson City Fire Department at 423-975-2840.