Fire - First Time User Guide

NOTE: To search for a property/business and perform any actions from the View Property Details page, you will be required to sign in.

From the FIRE Safety homepage under Quick Actions, select Property Search

1. Search for a Property/Business using one or more of the following criteria:
   • Registration Number
   • Property Name
   • Building Name
   • Block Number
   • Lot Number
   • County
   • Street Number and Name
   • Municipality
2. Select the Property/Business from the list by clicking the registration number link
3. On the Property Interest View, after confirmation that the correct business is displayed, use the “I Want to” menu to the right to select the proper service type you wish to perform.

NOTE: To search for a property/business and perform any actions from the View Property Details page, you will be required to sign in.

From the FIRE Safety homepage under Quick Actions, select Property Search

1. Search for a Property/Business using one or more of the following criteria:
   • Registration Number
   • Property Name
   • Building Name
   • Block Number
   • Lot Number
   • County
   • Street Number and Name
   • Municipality
2. Select the Property/Business from the list by clicking the registration number hyperlink.
3. When viewing the Property Interest, Click the “I want to:” dropdown located at the top right part of the Property and select Associate yourself to this Property.
4. Enter what type of contact you are for the Property and Click Associate.
5. Return to the Fire Safety Homepage and click My Bills, My Business/Properties, or My Inspection Reports and Certificates to see a list of Bills, Businesses, Properties, or Inspection Reports you are associated to.

From the FIRE Safety homepage under General, select Complete Notice/Order to Register Register/ Order to Register

NOTE: You will be required to sign in to complete this action.

1. You will be required to sign in to complete this action.
2. Complete the requested registration information and click submit
3. Once the registration request status is In Review, you will receive a confirmation message with a registration request #

From the View Properties Details page, select Complete Notice/Order to Register from the ‘I Want To:’ dropdown and click Go

NOTE: You will be required to sign in to complete this action.

1. Enter the property registration number shown on the Notice or Order to Register document
2. Complete the requested registration information and click submit
3. Once the registration request status is In Review, you will receive a confirmation message with a registration request #

NOTE: You will first need to perform a property search to ensure the property is not already on file. To search for a property/business, you will be required to sign in

From the FIRE Safety homepage under Quick Actions, select Property Search

1. Search for property/Business using one or more of the following criteria:
   • Registration Number
   • Property Name
   • Building Name
   • Block Number
   • Lot Number
   • County
   • Street Number and Name
   • Municipality
2. Complete a property search 3 times using different search criteria
3. After confirming the property does not exist, click Register New Property, Complete the requested registration information and click submit
4. Once the registration request status is In Review, you will receive a confirmation message with a registration request #

From Quick pay on the DCA Service Portal or from the FIRE Safety homepage under Quick Actions

1. Enter property registration number or bill number.
2. Select payment method
3. Proceed with payment, complete requested payment information and submit
4. You will receive an email confirmation of payment. We recommend you also print the confirmation page with reference number for your records.

From View Property Details page

1. Select Bills in the JUMP TO section, then click Go
2. Click on bill number link
3. Select payment method
4. Proceed with payment, complete requested payment information and submit
5. You will receive an email confirmation of payment. We recommend you also print the confirmation page with reference number for your records.

NOTE: You will be required to sign in to complete this action.

If the request is not made within 15 days of service, (24 hours for imminent hazards) it will automatically be denied.

Have ready the Notice# or Bill# or Request# found on the document related to the Bill or Inspection or Notice/Order to Register you are requesting a hearing for.

If appealing inspection violations, a list of all violations specific to that inspection will appear for you to appeal one or all.

To contest Use Codes and/or jurisdiction, enter the request# found on the Notice or Order to Register. If you do not have a Notice or Order, select Dispute Jurisdiction in the Reason for Hearing, and provide an explanation in the Reason Clarification.

If applicable, in PDF format, prepare any document(s) and/or evidence to substantiate your request for hearing.

From FIRE Safety homepage under General, click Request Appeal.

1. Search for property using one or more of the following criteria:
   1. Registration Number
   2. Property Name
   3. Building Name
   4. Block Number
   5. Lot Number
   6. County
   7. Street Number and Name
   8. Municipality
2. Select property from the list by clicking the registration number link.
3. From View Properties Details page click the ‘I Want To:’ dropdown and select Request Appeal.

NOTE: Confirm owner listed is the legal owner of Property.

4. Complete the requested data.
5. Click Continue.

NOTE: If applicable, in PDF format, prepare any document(s) and/or evidence to substantiate your request for hearing and choose file upload at the bottom of the page.

6. Click checkbox to certify as either the owner or the owner’s legal agent that all information is accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge.
7. Click Submit at the bottom of the page.

NOTE: You will be required to sign in to complete this action.

If applicable, in PDF format, prepare any document(s) and/or evidence to substantiate your request for an extension.

From FIRE Safety homepage under General click Request Extension.

1. Search for property using one or more of the following criteria:
   1. Registration Number
   2. Property Name
   3. Building Name
   4. Block Number
   5. Lot Number
   6. County
   7. Street Number and Name
   8. Municipality
2. Select property from the list by clicking the registration number link.
3. From View Properties Details page click the ‘I Want To” dropdown and select Request Extension.
4. Complete the drop downs and fill out any information as required.
5. Click Continue at the bottom of the page.

NOTE: If you choose No to requesting all violations. Select the violation(s) you wish to extend. If applicable, click the Choose Files button to upload any supporting documentation.

6. Click checkbox to certify as either the owner or the owner’s legal agent that all information is accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge.
7. Click Submit at the bottom of the page.

From the FIRE Safety homepage under General, select Apply for an Application.

1. Click Apply for Smoke Certification
2. Complete the requested Smoke Cert data, click submit, then select a payment option
3. Proceed with payment, complete requested payment information and submit.
4. Once the Smoke Certification status reason is Approved-Pending Inspection, you will receive a confirmation message with a payment reference #
5. You will receive an email confirmation of payment. We recommend you also print the confirmation page with reference number for your records.

NOTE: You will be required to sign in to complete this action.

From the FIRE Safety homepage under General, select Apply for an Application.

1. Click Apply for a Temporary Permit
2. Complete the requested Permit Application information, click submit, then select a payment option
3. Proceed with payment, complete requested payment information and submit
4. Once the Permit Application status reason is In Review, you will receive a confirmation message with a payment reference #

NOTE: If you choose No to requesting all violations. Select the violation(s) you wish to extend. If applicable, click the Choose Files button to upload any supporting documentation.

5. Click checkbox to certify as either the owner or the owner’s legal agent that all information is accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge.
6. Click Submit at the bottom of the page.

You will receive an email confirmation of payment. We recommend you also print the confirmation page with reference number for your records.

From View Property Details, on the ‘I Want To:’ dropdown, Select Apply for a Temporary Permit Application

1. Complete the requested Permit Application information, click submit, then select a payment option
2. Proceed with payment, complete requested payment information and submit
3. Once the Permit Application status reason is In Review, you will receive a confirmation message with a payment reference #

You will receive an email confirmation of payment. We recommend you also print the confirmation page with reference number for your records.

NOTE: To search for a property/business and perform any actions from the View Property Details page, you will be required to sign in.

From the FIRE Safety homepage under Quick Actions, select Property Search

1. Search for a Property/Business using one or more of the following criteria:
   • Registration Number
   • Property Name
   • Building Name
   • Block Number
   • Lot Number
   • County
   • Street Number and Name
   • Municipality
2. If unable to locate the property or it is not currently registered in the system, after 3 failed search attempts, click Register New Property (proceed to step 5).
3. Once the correct Property/Business is displayed, select the Property/Business from the list by clicking the registration number link
4. On the Property Interest View, use the “I Want to” menu to the right to select the registration service type you wish to perform.
5. When completing the selected registration service type, enter in all required business and contact information.
6. Update an existing building or Add a new building.
7. On the edit page of the building, under the Use Codes & Annual Permits table, click Create.
8. Select Yes to the question prompt “Is this an annual permit?", enter all required information for the permit type, then click Submit.
9. On the Building page, click Save.
10. Certify the registration request and click submit.

NOTE: You will be required to sign in to complete this action.

From the FIRE Safety homepage under General, select Apply for an Application.

1. Click Apply for a Carnival Certification
2. Complete the Carnival Application information, click submit, then select a payment option
3. Proceed with payment, complete requested payment information and submit
4. Once the Carnival Application status reason is In Review, you will receive a confirmation message with a payment reference #

You will receive an email confirmation of payment. We recommend you also print the confirmation page with reference number for your records.

NOTE: You will be required to sign in to complete this action.

From the FIRE Safety homepage under General, select Apply for an Application

1. Click Amend a Carnival Application
2. Have ready the Carnival Application# or Registration # found on the Carnival Certificate.
3. Complete the Amend Carnival Application information, click submit, then select a payment option if the number of Carnival Locations has changed
4. Proceed with payment, complete requested payment information and submit
5. Once the Carnival Application status reason is In Review, you will receive a confirmation message with a payment reference #

You will receive an email confirmation of payment. We recommend you also print the confirmation page with reference number for your records.

NOTE: To upload a fire protection report for a property/business, you will be required to sign in to complete this action.

From the FIRE Safety homepage under General, select Upload Fire Protection Report

1. Search for a Property/Business using one or more of the following criteria:
   • Registration Number
   • Property Name
   • Building Name
   • Block Number
   • Lot Number
   • County
   • Street Number and Name
   • Municipality

If you are unable to locate the property that you are trying to upload your report to after 3 search attempts, click Upload Fire Protection Report; Otherwise, proceed to step #2.

2. Select the Property/Business from the list by clicking the registration number link.
3. On the Property Interest View, after confirmation that the correct business is displayed, use the “I Want to” menu to the right to select Upload Fire Protection Report.
4. In the buildings field, click the magnifying glass icon to select one of the buildings associated to this property.
5. On the Building Lookup message, click (checkmark) the building the report is being uploaded to.
6. Enter the following report information:
   • Fire Protection Contractor Name and Contact Information.
   • Enter the report details including if the report has any deficiencies or impairment.
   • Select the Report Type(s) from the Report Type dropdown. You may select multiple options from this drop down.
7. Attach 1 or multiple files by selecting the “Choose Files” button
   • If more than 1 file needs to be attached, hold the Ctrl key on your keyboard while selecting files.
8. Click the “Submit” button to submit the report.