Help minimize the chance of fire and keep our community safe.
Office of the Fire Marshal

The UMB Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) is responsible for developing and managing programs that keep our UMB community safe from fire. OFM acts on behalf of the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, serving as the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and building code official for UMB. OFM is a part of UMB Police and Public Safety.
Submit a Safety Concern
Notify the UMB Office of the Fire Marshal of a fire code violation or fire safety concern (UMB-owned buildings only). Do not use this form for issues that require an immediate response.
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What We Do
OFM provides a wide array of life-safety services - from construction inspections to fire drills and beyond.
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Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
Need to know how to store your chafing fuel? We’ve got you! Find that and all our fire safety policies here.
Applicable Codes at UMB
State of Maryland Fire Prevention Code
NFPA 1 Fire Code (2018 Edition) (NFPA log-in required)
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (2018 Edition) (NFPA log-in required)
Contact
Office of the Fire Marshal
214 N Pine St
1st Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201