Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do you have any examples of approved emergency lighting products?
A: Yes. Below are 2 approved emergency lighting products:
Purchase Here: Amarelle Emergency Lights
Purchase Here: briteOWL Failure Outlet
Shall comply with NFPA 1221 (2019 Edition) and the Florida Fire Prevention Code 8th Edition
Q: Who may inspect and clean my commercial hood system?
FAQs Hood System Maintenance.pdfShall comply with NFPA 70 (2020 Edition) and the Florida Fire Prevention Code 8th Edition
Shall comply with NFPA 72 (2019 Edition) and the Florida Fire Prevention Code 8th Edition
Q: What do I need to know about zone maps for fire alarm sytems?
EnFA-1 Zone Maps for Fire Alarm Systems.pdf
Q: What do I need to submit for an emercency replacement of a fire alarm?
Scope of Work Sheet for Emergency Repair.pdfQ: Why shouldn't I park in a fire lane?
FAQs Fire Lanes.pdfShall comply with NFPA 13 (2019 Edition), NFPA 13R (2019 Edition), NFPA 13D (2019 Edition), and the Florida Fire Prevention Code 8th Edition
Q: Do I need a permit to set off fireworks?
A: ALL FIREWAORKS REQUIRE A PERMIT
Shall comply with the Code for Fireworks Display, NFPA 1123 (1995 Edition), and the Florida Fire Prevention Code 8th Edition
Permit Application for the Use of Outdoor Fireworks Displays.pdfQ: Do you have general informaton on outdoor fire requiements?
A: Outdoor Fire Requiements Pamphlet
Q: Are permits required for cooking and recreational fires?
A: No. NFPA 1.10.10.1 states "Permits shall not be required for cooking and recreational fires."
Q: Can the fire department tell me I can't have a recreational fire on my property?
A: Yes. NFPA 1.10.10.2 states "The AHJ shall have authority to prohibit any or all open flames, candles, and open, recreational, and cooking fires, or other sources of ignition." *AHJ - Authority Having Jurisdiction
Q: What is required of a fire attendant?
A: NFPA 1.10.10.5.1 Open, recreational, and cooking fires shall be constantly attended by a competent person until such fire is extinguished.
NFPA 1.10.10.5.2 This person shall have a garden hose connected to the water supply or other fire-extinguishing equipment readily available for use.
WINTER
See OUTDOOR FIRES
See FIREWORKS
SPRING
SUMMER
Q: Where can I get swim lessons?
A: G.T. Bray Park, YMCA, Goldfish Swim School, etc.
Q: Can we send a fire truck to come and fill your swimming pool?
A: No. Please call Manatee County Utilities Department for more information.
See FIREWORKS
National Drowning Prevention week is the 3rd week of July (2022 - July 17th to 23rd)
FALL
See OUTDOOR FIRES
See swimming lesson options on the right or below!
Q: Wat should I do to prepare for a hurricane?
A: Manatee County Disaster Planning GuideQ: Where should I store my fire entinguisher?
A: Fire Extinguisher Fact SheetQ: How do I dispose of old fire extinguishers?
A: You can bring them out to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection free of charge at the Manatee County Landfill. For more information call 941-798-6761. Here's a list of just a few items: Aerosols - Ammunition - Antifreeze - Automotive Batteries - Camping Lighter Fuel - Flares - Fluorescent Lamps - Gasoline - Herbicides - Household Insecticides - Latex Oil Base Paint - Mercury Containing Devices - Oil Filters - Paint Thinners - Waste Oil.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center is located at:
3333 Lena Road
Bradenton, FL 34206
941-798-6761
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Every third Saturday 9-am-3pm
Q: How do I know if my portable fire extinguisher has been annually certified?
FAQ - Fire Extinguisher.docxPublic Protection Classification: 02/2X
ISO PPC Letter-2022.pdf