In February of 2026, the Borough of Birdsboro Council adopted Ordinance 522, Chapter 15, entitled Fire Prevention and Inspection Program. This prescribes regular fire safety inspections for commercial facilities. The ordinance requires regular fire inspections of all commercial structures in Birdsboro Borough. Examples include, but are not limited to, industrial facilities, commercial facilities, retail businesses, banks, lodging and treatment facilities, and other facilities used for retail, wholesale, educational, and day-care purposes, and places of worship. The ordinance does not apply to private homes.

The purpose of the ordinance is to ensure that built-in fire and emergency systems are properly functioning, providing timely notification and enabling early fire suppression to safeguard occupants and property. The inspection focuses on four primary areas of protection, including fire detection and suppression systems, means of egress, electrical safety, and other general fire safety criteria. 

The Birdsboro Fire Marshal's Office, in conjunction with the Birdsboro-Union Fire Department, conducts the fire inspections. Facilities subject to inspection will initially receive an inspection packet that includes supporting materials to enable a facility owner/operator or property manager to prepare for an inspection. Scheduling instructions are provided in the letter and further outlined below.

Please be aware that an inspection fee is assessed based on your building's total square footage. The fee includes the initial inspection and one re-inspection (if necessary to verify corrections were made). If more than one re-inspection is necessary, a separate fee is assessed for each subsequent re-inspection. Fees are NOT due at the time of the inspection. An invoice will be sent at a later date.

Below is an outline of the inspection steps, with copies of important documents at the bottom of this page for your reference.

Step 1: After receiving the inspection letter and packet, review the materials to understand the process and expectations. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email them to fireinspections@bufd7.org. 

Step 2: Complete the Facility Profile & Inspection Questionnaire ONLINE or download the Facility Profile & Inspection Questionnaire PDF

Step 3: If using PDF, SAVE AS the Facility Profile & Inspection Questionnaire document to your desktop, then email it, along with copies of the facility floor plans, to fireinspections@bufd7.org

If you are unable to send the Facility Profile & Inspection Questionnaire and floor plans electronically, please mail the information to:

Step 4: Your information will be automatically sent to the Birdsboro Fire Marshal, and you will be contacted to coordinate an initial inspection date and time.

Step 5: In advance of the inspection, ensure that the supporting documents (noted on the Owner's Checklist - see PDF below) are available for the day of the inspection. 

Inspection FAQs

Inspection Owner Checklist

Inspection Fee Schedule

Preparing for an Inspection