Park Forest Fire Department
156 Indianwood Boulevard, Park Forest, IL 60466
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In Park Forest, fire prevention is recognized as an essential component in the overall fire suppression effort. The Fire Prevention Division focuses on identifying fire and life safety hazards through routine fire inspections at both the Company and Staff level. Captain Wheeler, who reports directly to the Fire Chief heads the Fire Prevention Bureau. While voluntary compliance of Code violations is the goal, the Village has in place a Hearing Officer for adjudication of matters not voluntarily resolved.
The construction and design provisions of the Code shall apply to:
* Structures, facilities and conditions arising after the adoption of the Code.
* Existing structures, facilities and conditions not legally in existence at the time of the
adoption of the Code.
* Existing structures, facilities and conditions when identified in specific sections of the
Code.
* Existing structures, facilities and conditions which, in the opinion of the code official,
constitute a distinct hazard to life or property.
The provisions of the International Existing Building Code shall apply to all buildings undergoing repairs, alterations, additions, or an occupancy change.
The construction and design provisions of the Code shall apply to:
* Structures, facilities and conditions arising after the adoption of the Code.
* Existing structures, facilities and conditions not legally in existence at the time of the
adoption of the Code.
* Existing structures, facilities and conditions when identified in specific sections of the
Code.
* Existing structures, facilities and conditions which, in the opinion of the code official,
constitute a distinct hazard to life or property.
The provisions of the International Existing Building Code shall apply to all buildings undergoing repairs, alterations, additions, or an occupancy change.
Fire Prevention Bureau
