Fire Safety Inspections-CAMPS

Fire safety inspections are a necessary part of the licensing process. It is a means of assuring that the buildings used by a licensed children's camp are in compliance with essential fire safety requirements for licensure. 

Procedures for Requesting Fire Safety Plan Reviews 

Architectural plan reviews will be provided by this bureau's fire safety section at no cost to the applicant or licensee. All required plan submittals must bear the seal of an architect or engineer registered with the State of Michigan and include the "Application for Child Care Plan Review" form. This form is available at the Bureau of Fire Services website, "Michigan.gov/bfs", then "forms". Please submit plans to the address at the top of the form. New construction, additions, and remodeling projects are inspected by State Inspectors working for the Bureau of Fire Services.     

Procedures for Requesting Fire Safety Inspections (bi-annual, conversions, consultations) 

Fire safety inspections are to be obtained by the applicant or licensee from the individuals listed below. 

Licensees are to arrange or contract with a qualified fire safety inspector, are responsible for the costs of obtaining the inspection and may only use those individuals who are listed below.

The Department of Human Services will not accept a fire safety inspection report from any other authority, individual or organization not on the current list.

If you have further questions regarding this program, please contact your licensing consultant or the fire safety section, building division, at (517) 241-2704. 

Approved Fire Inspectors 

Following is the list of independent qualified fire inspectors approved by the Bureau of Construction Codes and Fire Safety to conduct bi-annual fire safety inspections, conversions and consultations for licensed children's camps. 

INDEPENDENT QUALIFIED FIRE INSPECTOR LIST