The Fire Marshal’s office will investigate the origin and & cause of all fires that occur in Hatfield Township. The Fire Marshal is responsible for the inspection of fire protection equipment and compliance with fire preventions regulations in commercial and industrial buildings, places of assembly, schools, institutions and multiple family dwellings. The Fire Marshal is also responsible for administering the Fire Codes adopted by the township.

Fire Marshal’s office is responsible for the following:

• Review and approve fire protection plans
• Review and approve site plans
• Inspect public occupancies
• Inspect industrial and commercial occupancies
• Regulate fire zones
• Take all calls regarding fire and safety matters
• Track false alarms/Issue citations
• Regulate and approve smoke detector installations
• Investigate fires within the township
• Control HAZMAT storage and handling
• Initiate industrial training where possible
• Inspect sprinkler and fire alarm installations
• Regulate fire drills in schools
• Enforce all Township adopted fire codes

A Permit is Required for the Following:

• The installation of any new fire suppressions and detection systems or modification to any existing fire suppression system. (Wet & Dry Sprinkler Systems, Clean Agent and Dry Chemical Systems, Commercial Range Hood Suppression Systems, etc.)