Fire FAQ

Is a permit required for a backyard fire pit?
What hours are station tours available?
How far in advance do I need to schedule my station tour?
How often should I test my smoke alarms?

Is a permit required for a backyard fire pit?

What hours are station tours available?

How far in advance do I need to schedule my station tour?

How often should I test my smoke alarms?

Q: Is a permit required for a backyard fire pit? A: A permit is not required for a commercial backyard fire pit. Construction of an outdoor fireplace does require permitting by the Department of Building & Neighborhood Services. Please visit our page on Backyard Fire Pits for general safety information.
Q: What hours are station tours available? A: Monday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., at all six of Franklin's fire stations.
Q: How far in advance do I need to schedule my station tour? A: Please schedule your tour at least two weeks in advance
Q: How often should I test my smoke alarms? A: Monthly.

Q: Is a permit required for a backyard fire pit?

A permit is not required for a commercial backyard fire pit. Construction of an outdoor fireplace does require permitting by the Department of Building & Neighborhood Services.

Please visit our page on Backyard Fire Pits for general safety information.

Q: What hours are station tours available?

Monday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., at all six of Franklin's fire stations.

Q: How far in advance do I need to schedule my station tour?

Please schedule your tour at least two weeks in advance

Q: How often should I test my smoke alarms?

Monthly.