Fire Prevention

The duties of the Somerville Fire Prevention Bureau include but are not limited to fire inspections in accordance with the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code and the Borough Code of Somerville, fire investigations to determine the origin and cause of fires, and fire safety education presentations for the public.

Christmas Tree Fire Safety Video

Open Burning Guidelines

Fire Safety Alert

• 9 Volt Battery Fire Mount Olive, NJ - 8/12/2019
  
• Fireworks Recall - 7/1/2019
  
• Kidde Dual Sensor Smoke Alarm Recall - 3/22/2018
  
• Kidde Combination Smoke/CO Alarm Recall - 1/17/2018
  
• Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall Placard - 11/6/2017
  
• New Jersey Consumer Fireworks Guide - 7/5/2017
•  Verizon Telephone Service Disconnect - 3/24/2017
  

Online Applications

The following forms can be completed, signed and e-mailed directly to the Somerville Fire Prevention Bureau.

• Application for 1 & 2 Family Home Fire Inspection
  
• Application for Permit
• Request for Time Extension
• Property Business Registration Application

Forms & Documents

• Application for 1 & 2 Family Home Fire Inspection 
  
• Affidavit_for_Interior Finish
• Exit_Sign_and_Emergency_Light_Log
• Permit_Application
• Request_for Time_Extension_Application
• Solar Systems Placards
• Guidance Document for Food Vendors/Tents & Canopies

Knox Box eApproval

• www.knoxbox.com
  
• Knox_eApproval Instructions

Adopt A Fire Hydrant

• To learn more about the Adopt a Fire Hydrant program or to adopt a borough fire hydrant click here. 

Fire Safety Tips & Information