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Fire Prevention

Find fire prevention guidelines, safety checklists, and resources for your home or business.
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General Prevention Information

South King Fire adopts the International Fire Code (and any referenced codes within the IFC). Some codes have been modified by South King Fire for clarification, information or additional requirements within the Fire District.

Review the following fire prevention guidelines:

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Christmas Trees Decorations in Public Buildings
Ceremonial Fireworks
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Workplace Fire Safety Checklist

Use the checklist to review fire safety in your workplace, including exterior access, electrical equipment, exits, heating, storage, and fire extinguishers.

Work Place Fire Safety Checklist
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Fire Safety & Evacuation Plans

Review the checklist for information on fire safety and evacuation plans, employee and resident training, and emergency evacuation drills.

Fire Safety Evacuation Plan Checklist
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BBQs at Multi-Family Dwellings

Please view the checklist for information on how to safely BBQ when allowed.

BBQs at Multi-Family Dwellings Checklist

Prevention Hot Topics

Are you buying an item for your home or business that was not required to be installed or purchased by South King Fire during an inspection?

There are many great items or tools for sale in retail stores and online that will make your home or business much safer. However, there are also products that do not meet minimum safety requirements and may not work or operate as designed or advertised.

South King Fire recommends that prior to purchasing an item that was not required by South King Fire or the local municipality to check the Consumer Product Safety Commissions (CPSC) website (here) prior to purchasing an item. This ensures you are not spending money on something that may not work or even worse, can hurt, maim, or kill you or someone else. If you don’t see it listed on the CPSC website, it is likely a safe product to purchase and use. However, South King Fire suggests checking the CPSC website often as new recalls can occur for older items.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the South King Fire Prevention Division.

Contact Information:

[email protected]
253-946-7348

Questions About Fire Prevention?

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the South King Fire Prevention Division.

Contact Information:

[email protected]
253-946-7348

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