April 24, 2024

FIRE CODE

Based on the authority given to Orange County Emergency Services District #1, by the State of Texas, Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 9, Safety, Subtitle B. Emergencies, Chapter 775, Emergency Services Districts, a Fire Code has been approved by the Commissioner of Orange County Emergency Services District #1 and put into place.
 
The fire code being utilized by Orange County Emergency Services District #1 is the 2015 International Fire Code with various amendments.

FIRE CODE with amendments
REQUESTING A FIRE CODE APPEAL
FIRE CODE APPEAL FORM 

 
FALSE ALARM ORDER
 
 
PLAN REVIEW 
 
To submit plans for the review and inspection process, please note the following:

·       Subdivision, site, and building plans (including remodels) should be submitted along with all associated fees to Orange County Emergency Services District #1 (located at 2351 Hwy 12, in Vidor). Alarm and sprinkler plans should also be submitted for review if applicable.

·       If you are submitting plans for review within the city limits of Vidor, you must submit your plans to the City of Vidor,

·       Orange County Emergency Services District #1 does not accept CASH for any services rendered.

·         Please make CHECKS or MONEY ORDERS payable to Orange County Emergency Services District #1.

 
 
FIRE INSPECTION

Orange County Emergency Services District #1 will conduct inspections throughout the construction phase. Most inspection fees are covered in the review process; however, there are some associated fees that will need to be paid prior to inspection. A complete breakdown of our fee schedule is illustrated in the Application for Plan Review and Request for Inspection documents.