About the Bureau
Our Office
The Bureau office is located at 216 Joseph Street, East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816. Normal office hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and may be contacted by telephone at 732-210-4582 or by facsimile at 732-651-1944.
The Fire Prevention Bureau
What is Fire Prevention?
The primary goal of the Fire Marshal's Office is to prevent fires by assuring that all publicly occupied structures are maintained in accordance with nationally recognized fire safety standards. The Fire Prevention Bureau was established in 1999, to promote fire safety for the residents of Fire District 2, Township of East Brunswick. Due to the high increase in loss of life during the 1970’s, and 1980’s, the State of New Jersey adopted The Uniform Fire Codes of New Jersey. These codes help business and homeowners create safer working and living conditions.
Currently the Fire Prevention Bureau consists of one full-time and four part-time personnel. The Fire Marshal oversees all inspections of commercial establishments, businesses, and multiple dwelling residences within District 2. The Fire Marshal also assists local businesses in the town set up and operates within the guidelines of the New Jersey State Uniform Fire Code. All personnel are fully certified in accordance with New Jersey State requirements and are current or former fire fighters. An important function of the Fire Marshal’s Office is to respond to and investigate all reported fires or explosions occurring within Fire District 2. As trained fire investigators, the Fire Marshal’s Office determines the origin and cause of the fire. On a daily basis the Bureau works closely with the Township’s Code Enforcement and Construction Department Personnel as well as interfacing with firefighting personnel of the East Brunswick Independent Fire Company, who provide fire protection services to the District.
All Bureau personnel are available to assist with any fire safety questions or information. Read below to learn more!
Regular Safety Inspections
Commercial and Business Inspections
Every commercial building and business in the township must be inspected yearly to ensure that all buildings abide by the Uniform Fire Codes of New Jersey. There are many violations that can be cited, please check with the Bureau if you have any questions. Some of the more common violations are listed here.
Sale of Residence
Private Home Inspections
This type of inspection is done before the homeowner sells the house. This type of inspection is mandated by the State of New Jersey. A house cannot be sold or rented without the completion of this inspection. This inspection is to ensure the house has a smoke detector on each level of the house, and a Carbon monoxide detector with in 10 feet of a bedroom on each level. In accordance to the East Brunswick Township ordinance, all residential houses must be numbered. House numbers should be placed on the front of the house, or on the mail box. A certification shall not be issued until all requirements are met. The fee depends on the time of closing/change of occupany. The application is available at the Bureau offices, or downloaded from our site.
Placard Safety
Truss Construction Signs
You may see around the town triangular shaped emblems mounted by the front doors of businesses, or on top of street signs. There will be either “R”, an “F”, or an “R/F”, in the center of this triangular sign. This helps the Fire Department identify which structures use this type of construction, ensuring better informed fire suppression operations.
Public Messaging
Education and Outreach
The Fire Pevention Bureau of East Brunswick Fire District 2 participates in numerous education and outreach events every year. Click below to learn more.
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US Fire Administration Free Resources
You can discover more about fire prevention and access countless free resources courtesy of the US Fire Administration. Click below to learn more.
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