FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION

Jacksonville Ordinance Code tit. III, ch. 31, pt. 5

in effect

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 31.501 Created; function.

Sec. 31.501. - Created; function. There is created the Fire Prevention Division. The Division shall be responsible for arson investigation, fire code enforcement and fire inspection. The Division shall also be responsible for issuing special permits as mandated by the Ordinance Code and State Statutes. (Ord. 85-463-280, § 6; Ord. 91-1024-418, § 5)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 31.502 Division Chief.

Sec. 31.502. - Division Chief. The Chief, Fire Prevention, shall be the Division Chief of the Fire Prevention Division. The Chief shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. The Chief shall have at least five years' experience in the administration, training or management of fire fighting, emergency medical or rescue personnel, fire code enforcement, equipment and apparatus. (Ord. 85-463-280, § 6; Ord. 91-1024-418, § 5; Ord. 2005-1518-E, § 1)

Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIIEXBR_CH31FIREDE_PT5FIPRDIFetched: 10/27/2026