Office of the Fire Marshall, Baltimore City Fire Department

The Office of the Fire Marshall is the fire inspection, code enforcement, and investigation unit within the Baltimore City Fire Department in Baltimore, Maryland. It handles enforcement of municipal fire codes and conducts origin-and-cause investigations for fires within the city.

As an administrative and regulatory office it is not a tourist destination; most visitors are there for permits, inspections, records requests, or official consultations. Services are typically provided by appointment and through municipal channels.

The office is a component of the Baltimore City Fire Department and is staffed by certified fire marshals and inspectors who enforce local and state fire safety regulations. It works alongside emergency responders and city building and planning departments to review plans and ensure compliance.

Located in Baltimore City, Maryland, the office serves the city government and all Baltimore neighborhoods; it operates from municipal facilities and coordinates with other city agencies.

• Public access: Primarily an administrative office; contact ahead for inspections, permits, or records requests.
• Core functions: Responsible for fire code enforcement, plan review, and origin-and-cause investigations within Baltimore City.