About the Bureau of Fire Prevention  

The Monmouth Beach Fire Prevention Bureau is responsible for enforcing the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code and the New Jersey Uniform Fire Safety Act. Primary responsibilities include:

  • Annual Business Registrations
  • Issuing Occupancy Certificates for Residential and Commercial occupancies
  • Issuing Fire Safety Permits
  • Resale and rental inspections
  • Investigation of fire safety complaints
  • Conducts fire prevention and awareness programs
  • Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement inspections
  • Investigation of the cause and origin of fires
  • Inspection of all businesses and commercial uses within the Township

The New Jersey Uniform Fire Act requires that all commercial uses classified as “Life Hazard” use, be inspected at least once a year and more frequently if the use has an increased risk to life. Those uses classified as “Life Hazards” must be registered with the State of New Jersey. The Act also requires commercial buildings classified as “Non- Life Hazard” use, be inspected on a regular basis not to exceed five years.

Fire Inspections are vital to prevent fires and potentially dangerous situations. Fire inspections are conducted regularly and are not necessarily scheduled in advance and for the most part they are conducted “at all reasonable times”. The Act also provides penalties and fines for refusing to permit a required inspection.

The Bureau also offers free Fire Safety Education presentations upon request to a variety of different groups, organizations, and businesses. These presentations include basic knowledge of fire safety and in some instances can be customized to teach specific subjects. If you would like the Bureau to make a presentation, please feel free to contact the office. Please provide enough advance notice so that there is sufficient time to schedule and prepare the presentation.

About Fire Safety Permits  

The purpose of Fire Safety Permits is to ensure that activities deemed dangerous or a threat to life safety are inspected and carried out in accordance with the Regulations.

The Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.7(a)) makes it unlawful to engage in any of the following activities without first obtaining a permit from the Fire Official:

  • Engage in any business activity involving the handling, storage or use of hazardous substances, materials or devices, or to maintain, store or handle materials
  • Conduct processes which produce conditions hazardous to life or property
  • Install equipment used in connection with such activities
  • Establish a place of assembly

Some of the most common permits include:

  • Food Trucks
  • Bonfires
  • Restaurants with permanent commercial cooking operations
  • Tents (900 square foot or more, or 30 feet or more in any dimension)
  • Torch Roofing / Tar Kettle Roofing
  • Fireworks
  • Pesticide fogging
  • Use of specific non-residential occupancies for overnight stays
  • Use of flames or flame producing devices with public gathering
  • Use of flames or flame producing devices for training non-fire service personnel
  • Welding or cutting operations
  • Possession or use of explosives or blasting agents
  • Use of any multipurpose room (occupancy of more than 100) for amusement, entertainment or mercantile type purposes

Online Applications

Application for Occupancy Certificate & Smoke Certification

Application for Fire Safety Permit

Register New Business or Update Existing Business 

Fire Official: Dave Olsen

Email: dolsen@monmoutbeach.org

Phone Number: 732-229-2204, Ext. 1009