Inspections
The Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for inspecting new and existing buildings. The purpose of the Fire and Life Safety Inspection Program is to ensure safe businesses and to provide risk reduction to building owners, employees, customers, tenants, visitors, and firefighters in case of a fire or other emergency in the building. Fire and life safety inspections and pre-fire planning are part of our Fire Prevention Program which places a high priority on the welfare and safety of the public while minimizing potential fire and life safety hazards. These inspections are necessary for the safety of the individuals and patrons of this building to ensure that any preventable future incident may be averted.
Inspection Checklists
- 10 Common Violations in Commercial Inspections
- Commercial Exhaust
- Food Trucks
- Vacation Rentals
- Special Events
- NFPA Fire Safety Survey
Property Emergency Contact Information Request
Monroe County Fire Department requests emergency contact information and other pertinent property information that may affect emergency responses to your property.
This form is conditional on verification from Monroe County Fire Department and does not guarantee immediate action. Preference is to have at least two points of contact along with contact numbers.
Request an Annual Fire and Life Safety Inspection
To request a daycare or vacation rental inspection, fill out the form below.
General permitting inspections are done through the Monroe County Building Department, not through Monroe County Fire Rescue. To request a general building department inspection, call the IVR system at 305-295-5160 or visit the building department website.
Annual Fire and Life Safety Inspection Fees
Resolution 104-2020 adopted the Fire Prevention Inspection Fee Schedule that will become effective October 1, 2021.
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Zully Hemeyer
Executive AssistantPhone: 305-289-6020
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Fire Marshal's Office
Physical Address
490 63rd St. Ocean
Marathon, FL 33050
Phone: 305-289-6020
Major Occupancy Classifications
Group | Occupancy Classification | Occupancy Load | Fee |
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B / M | Business / Mercantile |
Under 1,000 SF 1,000 - 9,999 SF 10,000 - 19,999 SF 20,000 SF + |
$100 $200 $300 $400 |
R-1 | Vacation Rentals | 1 bedroom 2 - 3 bedrooms 4+ bedrooms |
$100 $200 $300 |
R-1 | Transient: Hotel / Motel | Under 1,000 SF
1,000 - 9,999 SF
10,000 - 19,999 SF
20,000 SF + |
$100 $200 $300 $400 |
A-1, A-2, A-3 | Assembly | Up to 49 50 - 99 100 - 300 301 - 1,000 1,000 + |
$100 $150 $200 $250 $300 |
E | Daycare; Occupancies with 5 or more infants less than 2 1/2 yrs and children to 5 yrs |
5 - 10 11 - 20 21 - 50 51 + |
$100 $150 $200 $250 |
F-1 | Industrial / Manufacturing: Primarily used for industrial, manufacturing, fabrication, repairs; Body Shops, Boat Yards, Welding/Fabrication, Powder Coating, etc. |
0 - 1,000 1,001 - 5,000 5,001 - 10,000 10,001 + |
$100 $150 $200 $300 |
High Hazard
Occupancy Classification | Occupancy Load | Fee | |
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Refer to NFPA 30: Flammable / Combustible Liquids (Gasoline, Diesel) |
0 - 30,000 gal. Aggregate 30,001 - 60,000 gal. Aggregate 60,001 gal. + |
$100 $200 $300 |
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Refer to NFPA 58: LPG Code (Propane) | 0 - 30,000 gal.
Aggregate 30,001 - 60,000 gal.
Aggregate 60,001 gal. + |
$100
$200
$300 |
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Refer: Piers, Wharfs, Docking Facilities | 5 - 20 slips 21 - 40 slips > 40 slips |
$100 $150 $200 |
Health Care
Group | Occupancy Classification | Occupancy Load | Fee |
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I | Hospitals: based on number of beds |
1 - 100 beds Each additional bed Maximum Fee |
$200 $20 $400 |
Special Events - Fireworks
Group | Classification | Fee |
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FW | Fireworks, Pyrotechnic Displays, Flame | $200 |
Operators Certification; Annual Renewal | $150 | |
Open Burning - FINE - not permitted by Florida Forest Service |
$400 |
Special Events - Public Assembly; Outside
Group | Classification | Occupancy Load | Fee |
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PA | Public Assembly | 0 - 250 251 - 350 351 - 999 < 999 |
$150 $200 $300 $400 |
Special Events - Support
Group | Occupancy Classification | Occupancy Load | Fee |
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PA | Temporary; Tents, Awnings, Tarps, etc. | 0 - 15 temporary structures 16 - 25 1,250 SF aggregate structures |
$75 $100 $175 |
Special Events - Public Assembly; Inside
Group | Occupancy Classification | Occupancy Load | Fee |
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PA | Trade Shows, Festivals, Exhibits, Haunted Houses, etc. |
0 - 100 persons
101 - 300 persons
301 - 1,000 persons
> 1,000 persons |
$100 $150 $200 $300 |
Storage Facilities
Group | Occupancy Classification | Number of Units or Sq. Ft. | Fee | |
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S | Storage; Marinas, Boat Storage | Boat dry storage; base fee | $100 | |
Open rack storage; Including fire suppression test |
0 - 25 bunks 26-100 bunks > 100 bunks |
$100 $200 $300 |
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Covered bunk storage; Including fire suppression test |
0 - 25 bunks
26-100 bunks
> 100 bunks |
$150 $250 $350 |
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Storage; Self-Storage Units | 0 - 1,000 SF 1,001 - 5,000 SF 5,001 - 10,000 SF 10,001 - 20,000 SF > 20,000 SF |
$100 $200 $300 $400 $500 |
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Storage; Aircraft Hangars | < 12,000 SF 12,000 - 40,000 SF > 40,000 SF |
$100 $250 $400 |
Mobile Home / RV Parks
Group | Occupancy Classification | Number of units | Fee |
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Mobile Home Park | 0 - 25 sites 26 - 75 sites > 75 sites |
$100 $150 $200 |
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RV Park | 5 - 25 sites 26 - 75 sites > 75 sites |
$100 $150 $200 |
Fire Suppression Systems
Group | Occupancy Classification | Number of units | Fee |
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A / B | Temporary Mobile Food Truck / Concession trailer |
Per Hood / Plenum | $100 |
Refer: NFPA 13 NFPA 14 NFPA 20 NFPA 25 |
Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Test and Recertification Standpipes Test and Recertification Fire Pumps Test and Recertification |
0 - 20 heads 21 - 49 heads > 49 heads Complete system Complete system |
$200 $300 $400 $300 $300 |