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Safeguarding Sunland Park through proactive fire prevention, safety inspections, and code enforcement.
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Fire Prevention
The Sunland Park Fire Department is currently using the International Fire Code (IFC) editon for fire code enforcement. Fire plan submittal must be submitted utilizing the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC). The Community Risk Reduction Division is responsible for providing inspection services to the Sunland Park
community. These services include:
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Plan Review
Construction Final Inspections
Existing Commercial Building Inspection
Fire Alarm Plan Review
Pre-Construction Site Plan Reviews
Existing commercial buildings and businesses have become accustomed to seeing fire personnel in the role of fire safety inspectors. Fire Prevention also conducts investigations into all fires which occur within the city. Determining the origin and cause of fire plays a very important role in preventing future incidents. Division personnel remain on call 24 hours a day to respond to fire incidents.
Inspections
Business inspections are an important component of fire prevention, they educate our citizens on fire safety. Inspections are designed for occupant and firefighter safety. In the fire service, we need to continually search for better and safer ways to perform our du:es. By performing business inspections, we are mitigating the hazards that threaten lives within and around a building. Our job is to protect lives and property, and some of the simplest violations can have the biggest impact for your business. Community Risk Reduction is responsible for enforcing the state and local fire safety codes and ordinances in the City of Sunland Park. This is accomplished through the annual business inspections of all:
Fees charged by the Fire Marshal's Office for inspections, permits and plan reviews. Each group shows its Fire Account Code so you can reference it on the Fee Request Form.
This fee is set per event. Call (575) 249-2394 to request a quote.
All new businesses with the City of Sunland Park must pass a fire department inspection prior to the issuance of a business license by the City of Sunland Park. Additional information on Business Registration Applications can be obtained at:
950 McNutt
Sunland Park, NM 88063
575-589-3631
Community Risk Reduction personnel investigate the cause and origin of fires and explosions in commercial and residential properties within the City of Sunland Park. To ensure that fires and explosions of a suspicious nature are thoroughly investigated, the Sunland Park Fire Department works closely with the New Mexico State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Sunland Park Police Department for suspected arson cases. To report information on arson, call Community Risk Reduction at 575-249-2394.
Community outreach is a year-round priority for the Sunland Park Fire Department. We deliver life-saving educational programs to the public. Our goal is to educate our community on various safety programs to reduce the identified community risks.
WHAT IS THE CURRENT ADOPTED FIRE CODE?
We are currently using the 2021 International Fire Code which was adopted in by the City of Sunland Park.
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE AN ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION?
Contact the Fire Marshal at 575-249-2394.
Contact Fire Administration at 575-268-6224 Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
HOW DO I ORDER A KNOX BOX FOR MY BUSINESS?
Please visit www.knoxbox.com. Click on the Buy button, and then select New Mexico and then type in Sunland Park Fire Department when prompted. You are then able to make your purchase and the Fire Marshal’s Office will be sent an authoriza:on request.
WHAT IS A CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS?
The Certificate of Fitness program is licensing that is required by the New Mexico State Fire Marshals Office, which allows fire protection companies to conduct business on fire alarms, fire sprinkler systems, hood suppression systems, etc. in the City of Sunland Park, NM and across the state. Prior to being able to do any work on a life safety system, the Fire Marshal’s Office will check the fire protection company’s Certificate of Fitness.
HOW OFTEN DO I HAVE TO HAVE MY FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICED OR REPLACED?
This is an annual requirement in accordance with NFPA 10- Portable Fire Extinguishers. Fire Inspector’s will verify that the fire extinguisher has been serviced during your Annual Fire Inspection.
