Division Chief of Inspections

Division Chief Darrel Cross

The primary mission of the Noblesville Fire Department Inspection Division, led by Fire Marshal Darrel Cross, is to provide the citizens of Noblesville with the highest level of life safety, environmental preservation and property protection from the hazards of fire in all Class I structures. Utilizing the efforts of the Fire Marshal, Fire Inspectors, and Part-time Fire Inspectors, this mission shall be attained through 1) the education of our citizens about fire and life safety and 2) the enforcement of all current building and fire protection codes, which are adopted by the State of Indiana and the City of Noblesville, through fire and life safety inspections and the plan review process.

 

Working together for a safer community, this Inspection Division serves our fire protection district by:

• Reviewing site and construction plans for all new commercial occupancies, apartment complexes and subdivisions
• Examining all fire protection plans (fire alarm, sprinkler, and alternate suppression systems)
• Performing necessary new construction inspections
• Conducting existing site inspections and necessary compliance inspections
  • Issuing burn permits for approved open burning