Fire Prevention Bureau
The Fire Prevention Bureau is responsible for fire prevention duties, including but not limited to code enforcement, fire inspections, public education, keeping of records, and other activities whose ultimate purpose is the prevention of fire and the reduction of life and property loss from fire and explosion within the boundaries of the Utica Community Fire Protection District.
The District has adopted updated fire prevention standards effective June 22, 2026. These include the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) and 2024 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (subject to compatible Illinois OSFM amendments), along with District-specific amendments. All plan reviews are conducted by qualified third-party reviewers, with fees covering actual third-party costs plus a 15% administrative/oversight fee. One- and two-family dwellings are generally exempt from plan review/permitting (except for solar PV systems).
Key Adopted Documents & Resources (June 22, 2026):
- Fire Prevention Code Ordinance (full adoption + amendments)
- Schedule of Plan Review & Inspection Fees Ordinance
- Fire & Life Safety Code – Plan Review Application
- EV Charging Station Reference Guide
- Related compliance, inspection reporting, and progressive enforcement ordinances
1. Adopted Fire Prevention Code & Amendments
FIRE PREVENTION CODE ORDINANCE 06-22-2026.pdf2. Fees & Plan Review Proces
UCFPD - Fire & Life Safety Code - Plan Review Application.pdfUCFPD 2026 Fee Schedule - Quick Reference Document 6-22-26.pdfSchedule of Plan Review And Inspection Fees Ordinance 6-22-26.pdf3. Permit Applications & Reference Guide
Illinois Smoke CO Detector Training Handout.pdfSolar PV Fire Safety Requirements – Frequently Asked Questions.pdfSite Plan Review Submittal Checklist.pdfUCFPD - EV Charging Station Reference Guide.pdf4. Compliance, Inspections & Enforcement
Inspection Reports Ord 2025-08-25.pdfFIRE CODE COMPLIANCE AND PROGRESSIVE FINE ENFORCEMENT Ord 2025-09-22.pdfFAQ Enforcement of Standards Ord 2025-09-22.pdf5. Additional Resources
Remote-Power-Box Brochure MKT-KBBROC-0658.pdfRemote PowerBox Spec Sheet MKT-KBSPEC-0169.pdf