Fire Inspections

The Cottage Grove Fire Marshal oversees the commercial building fire inspections program. The program assists building owners, managers, and occupants in identifying and resolving fire and life safety issues. Education and proper prevention methods are discussed during regularly scheduled visits.

Email Fire Inspector Steve Zaccard or call 651-458-2862 with any questions.

Commercial Inspections

Commercial property inspections are done on a regular basis through the City. The City has contracts with St. Paul Park and Newport to do commercial inspections, site plan review, sprinkler system testing, and other aspects to the inspection process.

Commercial Day Care Inspections

Prospective child care center operators must contact the child care licensing agency (county or state) for a site inspection prior to requesting a site visit by the Fire Inspector, which is required prior to licensure [MN Rules 9503.0155, sbp.2].

Residential Day Care & Foster Care Inspections

The Fire Inspector will conduct inspections at the site of in-home daycare/foster care facilities for the Washington County Child Care Licensing Office. The inspections ensure proper safety for everyone in the home and to educate the child care provider on proper fire safety rules and regulations.

View the In-Home Daycare (PDF) for complete information on fire prevention site visits at the in-home daycare facility.

Adult Group Home Inspections

The Fire Inspector conducts inspections at the site of in-home daycare facilities for the Washington County Child Care Licensing Office. The inspections ensure proper safety for everyone in the home and to educate the care provider on proper fire safety rules and regulations.

View the Adult Group Home (PDF) for complete information on fire prevention site visits at the facility.