Fire Prevention & Life Safety Services
Fire Prevention Services
- Inspections
- All businesses within the fire district are required to have an annual fire inspection. Inspections are provided free of charge. The fire prevention bureau also completes plan review for all new business construction and any remodeling. Plans for fire detection and suppression systems are reviewed by Fire Safety Consultants, Inc. (FSCI). There is a fee charged for the plan reviews and inspections completed by FSCI.
The following codes have been adopted by the fire district:
2003 International Building Code
2003 International Fire Code
2003 Life Safety Code 101 - National Fire Protection Association
Additional ordinances:
Alarm ordinance
To see a copy of the inspection form used during a business inspection, click the link at the top of this page.
- Child Car Seat Checks
- Residents of the Spring Grove Fire Protection District can have their child's car seat checked for correct installation by a certified technician. Car seat checks are done at the fire station by appointment only. Please call (815)675-2450 to schedule your appointment. Prior to coming to the fire station for the evaluation, you should install the seat yourself using the owner's manual and your vehicle manual. Our technician will check your installation and show you how to make any adjustments.
- For more information on car seat installations and child safety click the button at the top of this page
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms
Units: About 94,000
Manufacturer: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Hazard: An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms model PI2000. The alarms can be identified by two buttons, “HUSH” and “PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY,” which are located on the front/center of the alarm. The model number and date code are on the back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug.01 through 2009 May 04 are included in this recall.
Sold at: Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kidde toll-free at (877) 524-2086 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.kidde.com
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Smoke Detectors and Fire Sprinklers
