Fire Inspectors

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Due to emissions from shingles, carpeting, insulation, ECT. Federal and State regulations do not allow anyone to burn old or abandoned houses anywhere in the state of Mississippi.

Yes. Some volunteer departments are allowed to do controlled burns of houses with roofing, floor covering, ECT. removed and disposed of properly.

No. Because of the risk of collapse and other dangers from burning structures, the Batesville Fire Department will only conduct training in a controlled environment.

     Fire extinguishers are required for the type hazard that is in your business, and must be rated to cover that hazard. The fire extinguisher must be permanently mounted from a bracket, be free of obstructions and clearly visible. For most applications extinguishers should be mounted in the path of egress (the way out) near the exit with no more than 75 feet of travel distance between them. The standard to use for portable fire extinguishers is NFPA 10.

     No. Due to liability and costs the Batesville Fire Department does not offer that service to the public.

Yes. They are permitted to be used to run power tools, drop lights, ECT. As long as it is rated for the appliance that it is running and is only temporary for the task at hand. Extension cords cannot be a substitute for permanent wiring.

    The City of Batesville is under the 2003 International Fire Code.

When starting a new business you should submit building plans to the Batesville City Code Office at 104 College St. Your plans should be prepared by a qualified individual who is familure with the 2003 International Fire Code and its requirements. Your building and or sprinkler plans will be reviewed. After review you will be notified of changes, corrections, and permits you or your contractor may need to obtain from the fire inspector.

The 2003 International Fire Code requires you obtain construction permits for the following.

1.      Automatic fire-extinguishing systems:

2.      Compressed gasses:

3.      Fire alarm and detection systems:

4.      Fire pumps and related equipment:

5.      Flammable and combustible liquids:

6.      Hazardous material:

7.      Industrial ovens:

8.      LP-gas:

9.      Private fire hydrants:

10.  Spraying or dipping:

11.  Standpipe systems:

12.  Temporary membrane structures, tents, and canopies:

Occupancy is how all buildings are classed by to define the buildings use and how it is occupied. Some examples of building occupancy are listed below.

1. Assembly:
2. Business:
3. Educational:
4. Factory:
5. Hazardous:
6. Institutional:
7. Mercantile:
8. Residential:
9. Storage:
10. Ag/Unclassified

    Im moving and the building has been there for years under another business, why am I required to make code changes to the building before I can get an occupancy permit?

     

     

    Whenever a change of occupancy occurs the new occupant must meet specific standards in the 2003 International Fire Code.  Just because a building has been in operation for years does not exempt the next occupant from bringing the building up to code standards for their occupancy that may include sprinklers, fire alarm, fire-protection systems, fire walls or fire rated construction, ECT.

    Please be aware of these changes that may occur and the initial and annual costs of such changes before you make any business decisions.

    Whats that number?

     

          Fire Inspector cell (662) 609-4705

          Fire Inspector office (662) 563-6691

          Batesville Code Office (662) 563-6621

          Batesville City Hall (662) 563-4576

    (Please note the fire inspectors office has been moved from the Batesville Code Office to 320 Nosef Dr.)

    For more questions about the use of code or other inspection questions in the City of Batesville please contact Inspector Joe Warren of the Batesville Fire Department at  (662) 609-4705.