Fire Marshal’s Office

The Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for preventing and reducing the loss of property and life from the devastation of fire. We recognize the need to inspect, enforce the code and to educate the public in order to meet our objective.

The Town of East Hartford has approximately four thousand (4000) properties that are classified under the provisions of Connecticut General Statue 29-305. Additional duties imposed by the Connecticut General Statutes include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Fire cause and origin investigation.
• Issuing permits and inspection for compliance of State Explosive Regulations.
• Inspection of flammable and combustible liquid storage tank installation.
• Site inspections for firework and special effects displays.
• Inspection and enforcement regarding the sale of sparklers.
• Inspection of tents and portable structures.
• Conduct plan reviews for proposed new construction and renovations.
• Attendance of classes and seminars to keep abreast of codes, regulations and new technology.
• Provide safety education to the general public.
• Investigate complaints regarding smoke detection and other safety concerns