IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: DIAL 911 for police assistance 24 hrs. a day / 7 days a week
Non-Emergency: 609-386-3300
Non-Emergency After Hours: 609-386-3300

Division of Fire Prevention

Under the guidance of the Fire Official, the Division of Fire Prevention is responsible for inspecting all commercial occupancies to ensure compliance with the regulations of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code within the City. In addition, the Division of Fire Prevention performs all appropriate functions associated with:

  • Issuance of Fire Permits
  • Advising Administration and Council concerning Fire Prevention
  • Operation of smoke detector program for low income and senior housing
  • Examination of new construction projects for Construction Division
  • Inspection of all City businesses, rooming and boarding houses
  • Investigation of all fires and explosions within City

Contact Information

City Hall Municipal Offices
525 High Street,
Burlington, NJ, 08016
Hours: Monday to Friday (9:00am - 5:00pm)

Ross Kownatsky, Fire Official
Tel: 609-386-0200, ext. 171
Email: Rkownatsky@burlingtonnj.us
Email: firemarshal@burlingtonnj.us

Useful Links

Schedule an Inspection
New Property Registration
Fire Safety Permit Application - Mobile Food Vendor
Fire Safety Permit Application - Non-mobile Vendor
Facility Fire Watch Program

Fire Official’s Affiliate Organizations:

NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
ICC
International Code Council
IAAI
International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc.
NJ IAAI
New Jersey Chapter International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc.
Department of Fire Safety of New Jersey
NJ Division of Fire Safety of the NJ State Dept. of Community Affairs
Fire Chiefs Association of Burlington County
Burlington County Fire Chiefs Association
Fire Marshals Association of Burlington County
Burlington County Fire Marshals Association
FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency
NFPA

National Fire Prevention Association

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ICC

International Code Council

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IAAI

International Assoc. of Arson Investigators

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NJ IAAI

International Association of Arson Investigation

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Department of Fire Safety of New Jersey

NJ Division of Fire Safety

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Fire Chiefs Association of Burlington County

Burlington County Fire Chief’s Assoc.

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Fire Marshals Association of Burlington County

Burlington County Fire Marshals' Assoc.

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FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency

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