Working Together to Prevent Fires
Fire Codes and Prevention
Fire District Information
For questions about codes, fire prevention and inspections, contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at (815) 467-5637 or by email: info@minookafire.com
To Submit Plans:
Submit plans directly to attached link:
Electronic Plan Review | Fire Safety Plan Review
Please send PDF copies to below email address:
Fire Prevention Documentation
Residential Sprinkler Facts
Maintaining Your Fire Suppression Systems
10 Essential Fire Safety Tips for Businesses
NFPA Fire Extinguisher Fact Sheet for Businesses
NFPA Construction Site Fire Safety Fact Sheet
NFPA Hot Work Safety Fact Sheet
Residential Home Fire Safety Inspection Check List
Home Fire Sprinkler Timeline Video
Codes and Standards Shape the World Around Us
From the buildings we live and work in, to the electrical systems that power them, and even the protocols first responders follow in emergencies, NFPA standards impact nearly every aspect of modern life.
For more information on why codes and standards matter, visit NFPA at https://www.nfpa.org/about-nfpa/why-nfpa-codes-and-standards-matter
PREPAREDNESS RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES
There are many resources available to help your business be prepared for a disaster and recover stronger. These listed below will help you get started.
General Preparedness
- https://www.ready.gov/business
Weather
- https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/ready_business_severe-wind-tornado-toolkit.pdf
- https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/ready_business_severe-wind-tornado-toolkit.pdf
- https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/ready_business_inland-flooding-toolkit.pdf
Fire Safety – National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) News Articles
- https://www.nfpa.org/news-blogs-and-articles/blogs/2020/10/30/guide-to-fire-extinguisher-itm
- https://www.nfpa.org/news-blogs-and-articles/blogs/2025/04/11/fire-doors-faqs
- https://www.nfpa.org/news-blogs-and-articles/blogs/2025/03/31/the-cost-of-not-protecting-buildings-with-fire-sprinklers
- https://www.nfpa.org/news-blogs-and-articles/blogs/2025/03/14/signs-and-symbols-in-nfpa-704-and-nfpa-170
- https://www.nfpa.org/news-blogs-and-articles/blogs/2024/08/26/nfpa-25-and-properly-maintaining-a-sprinkler-system
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