Question 1

Do you provide home fire safety inspections?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do home fire safety inspections for residential childcare certifications, adoptions, foster care and overall home fire safety inspections. Call 614-583-5100.

Question 2

Could a Fire Division representative speak to my scouts/club/group about fire safety?

Accepted Answer

Call 614-583-5100 or send your request to schedule a speaker for your event using the Contact form below.

Question 3

How do I get copies of fire reports?

Accepted Answer

Call 614-583-5100, send a request using the Contact form below or submit an online form Records Request - City Administration from the City Council - City Clerk web page.

Question 4

I have rusty water. Are you flushing hydrants?

Accepted Answer

Fire hydrants are flushed in the middle of April to the middle of May. Contact the Fire Prevention Office at 614-583-5100 to see if a hydrant in your area is being flushed. If your water is rusty and it is not during the flushing season, call Columbus Water Division at 614-645-7788 to see if there is a water main break or if there is construction in your neighborhood.

Question 5

Are residents allowed to burn brush, leaves, etc?

Accepted Answer

Open burning of any yard waste such as brush or leaves is prohibited in the City of Upper Arlington. Yard waste disposal questions should be directed to the Public Service Department, at 614-583-5350 or visit our Solid Waste Services section. For any outdoor burning concerns, call 614-583-5100.

Question 6

Where can I buy fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors?

Accepted Answer

You can find these items at most hardware, home improvement centers, discount/department stores or online. Make sure the item you purchase is approved by the Underwriters Laboratory and has the UL label.

Question 7

What fire permits are required in the City of Upper Arlington?

Webmaster · Accepted Answer

Permits are required for:

Commercial fire suppression systems
Commercial fire protection systems
Hydrant usage
Fireworks exhibits
Open burn
Service stations
Tents (any tent or membrane structure over 400 square feet, unless the tent is open on all sides, in which case up to 700 square feet is allowed without a permit)
Underground Storage Tank Removal
Private fire main permit (contractors building new complexes that require installing a fire hydrant)

Call the Fire Prevention Office, at 614-583-5100, with any questions.

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Are residents allowed to burn brush, leaves, etc?