Fire
City of Santa Fe Fire Marshal’s Office
Fire Plan Review, Fire Inspection, Fire Investigation, and Community Risk Reduction (CRR)
Fire safety, prevention, and compliance for our community through the 5 E’s — Education, Engineering, Enforcement, Economic Incentives, and Emergency Response.
Check current fire conditions, apply for permits, request inspections, inquire about community risk reduction, and access required forms and applications — all in one place!
The City of Santa Fe Fire Marshal's Office is responsible for fire inspections, fire investigations, plan reviews, and Community Risk Reduction (CRR). The Fire Marshal acts as the Fire Code Official for the City of Santa Fe and oversees the full-time Fire Inspector and Fire Investigation staff.
The City of Santa Fe Fire Marshal’s Office is dedicated to protecting our historic community. As the City’s Fire Code Official, the Fire Marshal collaborates with a dedicated team of administrative staff, deputy fire marshals, inspectors and investigators focused on Community Risk Reduction (CRR). Whether we are reviewing plans for new architecture, inspecting our cherished historic buildings, or educating the public, our mission is to ensure that the heritage of Santa Fe.
Residents &
Property Owners
- Check daily and weekly burn status.
- Learn when burning is prohibited or restricted.
- Apply for burn permits when allowed.
Businesses, Contractors
& Event Organizers
- Commercial fire code requirements.
- Ongoing compliance and inspections.
- Correction notices and follow-up.
- Temporary events, tents, and outdoor gatherings.
- Food booth fire safety requirements.
- Required permits and inspections.
- Fire review for new construction and remodels.
- Deferred submittals.
- Coordination with Development Services.
Forms & Applications
All Fire Marshal permits, inspection requests, certificates, and applications are available digitally.
Forms are organized in a table and linked individually for easy access.
Go to Forms Hub
FAQs
Used fire extinguishers can be brought to the Buckman Road Recycling and Transfer Station on Fridays and Saturdays. Address: 2600 Buckman Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507
You can find local businesses that service fire extinguishers by searching for “Fire Extinguisher Servicing.” You can also look on the attached link for the “Certificate of Fitness List”
Link to Certificate of Fitness ListThe City of Santa Fe requires a Burn Permit for open burn fires. Learn more about open burning and fire restrictions below.
Burning & Fire RestrictionsOnly certain kinds of fireworks can be used within the City limits. For a full list of allowed fireworks view the Ordinance below.
Link to Firework OrdinanceAlways follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for smoke alarm selection and installation.
Any changes to a building’s use or occupancy must be permitted by the Land Use Department and comply with the International Fire Code (IFC) 2021. Plans must be prepared by a registered design professional via IFC and will be reviewed by the Fire Marshal’s Office for compliance.
All fire hydrants within the City of Santa Fe are inspected annually, usually during the summer.
Inspections include:
- Flushing
- Static pressure testing
- Draining
- Operational checks
- Access review