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When the City of Walla Walla adopted the Uniform Fire Code as mandated by the State Building Code Act of 1975, it accepted the responsibility to establish a Fire Prevention Office to administer and enforce the Fire code. The Prevention Office is charged with the responsibility of conducting inspections at all commercial occupancies and all multiple family dwellings at least once each year.
Special hazard occupancies may be inspected more frequently. These include:
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Schools
- Group living occupancies
- Government facilities storing or using hazardous materials
The Prevention Office inspects and maintains records on approximately 1,800 occupancies within the City. Other functions of the Prevention Office include:
- Plan reviews
- Inspections
- Approvals of fire alarm systems
- Smoke and heat detection
- Commercial kitchen hood systems
- Sprinkler systems
Flow tests of fire hydrants to determine the adequacy of water supplies in given areas are conducted by the Prevention Office as well. The Prevention Office works with the Development Services Department to assure that new construction and developments meet the requirements of the Fire Code.
Frequently Requested Information
- Fire Alarm Plans and Specifications
- Fire Extinguishing Systems Plans and Specifications
- Fire Sprinkler Plans and Specifications
- Mobile Food Vendor information
Commercial Inspection Program
The Prevention Office is responsible for conducting fire and life safety inspections in approx. 1,850 commercial businesses and residential occupancies within the City of Walla Walla. The objectives of this program are to reduce the number of fires and property damage within our beautiful and historic community and potentially reduce insurance rates by improving the overall code compliance of the structure.
More information about the program can be found on this page.
New Construction and Developer Information
The Prevention Office provides inspection and plan review services for approval of new building construction, tenant improvements in existing commercial buildings, and development of residential subdivisions.
More information about the requirements for construction and development can be found on this page.