Fire Marshal
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The Township of Lawrence, Office of the Fire Marshal was established in 1987.All fires occurring within the Township of Lawrence resulting in damage to property, death, serious injury or is considered suspicious in nature, is investigated by the Lawrence Township Fire Marshal's Office, interacting with the local Police Department and the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office and other investigating agencies to ensure a thorough investigation. |
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Edward Tencza, Fire Official
Telephone: (609) 844-7021
Scope Of This Office Include These Major Activities:
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Annual Inspections of Life Hazard Uses |
Knox Box Compliance | |
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Fire Safety Permit Insurance and Inspections |
Annual Fire Registrations for Commercial Buildings |
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| Annual Inspections of Non-Life Hazard Uses (except owner-occupied one/two-family dwellings) |
Oversees the Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide Detector/fire ExtinguisherCompliance for the resale of the residential properties performed the township housing inspector. | |
| Fire Lane Enforcement | Fire Safety Complaints | |
| Alarm System Registrations | Fire Investigations to determine origin and cause. |
Responsibilities:
All fires occurring within the Township of Lawrence resulting in damage to property, death, serious injury or is considered suspicious in nature, is investigated by the Lawrence Township Fire Marshal's Office, interacting with the local Police Department and the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office and other investigating agencies to ensure a thorough investigation.
Fire Marshal Safety Tips
Apartment Fire Safety
Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
CO Safety
Electrical Fire Safety
Electric Vehicle Safety
Home Fire Protection Plan
Open Flame Safety
Smoke Alarms
Fire Marshal Applications/Forms
Annual Fire Registration
Application for Fire Safety Permit
Alarm System Highlights Guidelines
Alarm System Registration
(These forms can be filled out in your browser, then printed)
NJ State and Guidelines
NJ State Fire Services Guidelines
NJ Department of Community Affairs Division of Fire Safety
The State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Division of Fire Safety website provides additional information. Here you can view the New Jersey Uniform Fire code and International Fire Code, New Jersey edition which are enforced by the Lawrence Township Fire Marshal's Office. Under the Publications tab there are many printable brochures available regarding fire prevention in the home.