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City of Ames

Inspections Division
Room 205
City Hall
515 Clark Avenue
Ames, Iowa 50010

Office Hours
7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Phone: 515-239-5153
Fax: 515-239-5261

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Inspections Division

Fire Inspector

Fire Inspector:  Tom Henriksen

Certifications:
  • ICC Certified Fire Inspector
  • Certified Fire Investigator
  • Certified Fire Instructor
  • FF I
  • FF II
  • Fire Officer I
  • NFPA Member

Phone: 515-239-5156
Cell: 515-203-0409
Email:
thenriksen@city.ames.ia.us

"Don't let your dreams go up in smoke - practice fire safety" - Unknown

Current Fire Code
2006 International Fire Code (IFC)

New Residential Smoke Detector Installation Requirements

October 1, 2009 is the new effective date the State Fire Marshal is requiring new residential construction to be equipped with dual-sensor detectors.

Helpful Hint:

What do I do with my old fire extinguisher?

Answer: You can take the old fire extinguisher(s) to the following locations: Hokel Machine, Iowa Fire Extinguisher, or the City of Ames Resource Recovery. Please make sure that the fire extinguisher(s) have been discharged first.  
 

Email the Inspection Division: inspections@city.ames.ia.us

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