Fire & Life Safety Training * Public Education & Information

Fire Marshal Patty is a certified International Fire Code (IFC) Inspector Level 2, an Oregon A-Level Plans Examiner with a Fire-Life Safety endorsement, and an A-Level Mechanical Inspector.

Fire Prevention Officer Bigelow has a Plans Examiner Certification as well as a Fire and Life Safety Plans Examiner certification and is a certified IFC Inspector level 2.

Fire Prevention Officer Lasher is also a certified IFC Inspector level 2.

PLANS REVIEW

The Prevention Division reviews plans submitted on residential, multi-family, and commercial properties, for non-structural compliance with the current building and fire codes as adopted by the State of Oregon.

The Prevention Division provided quick turn around in plan reviews and the scheduling of construction inspections. The Chief Fire Marshal serves as a role model for many throughout the county and state. His dedication to finding the most efficient and effective way to meet the intention of the Code is nearly legendary. It is because of the trust he instills in our business and residential community that his advice and encouragement regarding safety devices has resulted in their voluntary inclusion. These devices provide a noteworthy level of additional protection that increases our community’s safety.

The process to obtaining Fire Marshal review and approval of your plans is as follows: Obtain copy from Bigelow and Patty

INSPECTIONS

The Prevention division currently functions under the authority of the International Fire Code as adopted by the State of Oregon. This code includes the Oregon amendments. Leading by example, the Fire Marshal’s positive, can-do attitude, has forged an extremely collaborative relationship with all agencies and organizations that serve as the fire districts’ partners in code enforcement (Clackamas County Building Department, Clackamas County Planning and Zoning Departments, Boring Water District, local businesses, contractors, etc).

The Prevention Division performs Final Inspections of:

• New construction
• Sprinkler systems
• Cooking hood and vent systems
• Fire alarm systems
• Driveways (click on this link to obtain additional information or to download a copy of our manual)
• Customer received "complaint/concern" inspections.
• Customer requested consultations
• Yearly permit inspections (Firework stands, Agricultural Fireworks Permits, Special Burning Permits).
• All schools, camps, Assisted Living Facilities and Adult Foster Care Providers.

INSPECTIONS BY OCCUPANCY

Performed by Fire Marshal Patty and FPO Bigelow:
*Through a cooperative agreement with the Clackamas County Social Services Division, the Prevention Division provides fire safety ‘consultations’ for Adult Foster Homes (AFHs). Through this agreement, the Prevention Division serves as an agent for the county and ‘inspects’ AFHs (R3s).

HB 2340 authorizes the Board of rural fire protection districts to create fees for services. Currently no fees are assessed on any permit or inspection performed by the Prevention Division.

Alice Lasher, FPO /  EMT B
Public Education and Information Officer
Sandy Fire District and Boring Fire District

Phone/Direct:
503-668-2728
Boring Main
503-663-4638
Sandy Main:
503-668-8093
Cell:
971-563-3051
Pager:
503-237-4152