Sanford Fire Codes
The Fire Marshal works to prevent fire in our community through public fire safety education, code enforcement, fire inspections and fire investigations.
Mission Statement:
The Sanford Fire Marshal’s Office operates with one goal in mind: to reduce loss of life and property due to fire and related hazards.
How Do We Serve You?
The Fire Marshal’s Office is dedicated to the protection of life, property and the environment from the devastation of fire. Our focus and efforts foster a fire safe environment through engineering, education and enforcement.
Within this site you will find many resources. Please look around and take a moment to ensure you and your family are fire safe. If you have any questions, or would like to report an unsafe condition, you may send an email or call the Office at 207-324-9160.
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Are you going to be constructing or renovating? Or do you need information on your Site Plan Review Committee meeting? Please see the Construction area below for helpful information and permit applications.
OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL
The State Fire Marshal is Richard McCarthy.
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