Portrait of George Washington Borough of Washington, Warren County, New Jersey
Matthew Lopez, Fire Marshal, Email
908-876-8637

Dear Property Owner/Business Owner,

The Borough of Washington has entered into a shared service agreement with Washington Township (Morris County) to provide Fire Prevention services effective April 1, 2019.

All inspection and certification services will still be provided, but will now be through the Washington Township Bureau of Fire Prevention. After April 1st 2019 all calls and inquiries should be directed to Washington Township (Morris County) at 908-876-8637.

Selling or renting your home? Certificate of smoke alarm carbon monoxide alarm portable fire extinguisher compliance inspection (CSACMAPFEC) requirements can be found at www.wtmorris.org on the fire prevention page under the department menu. Please call to schedule 2-3 weeks from the closing/change of occupancy.

For all fire alarm, sprinkler, hood suppression reports etc, please fax 908-876-5082 or email them to fireinspection@wtmorris.net

Fire Safety Permit applications can also be found on our website.

If you have any questions regarding fire prevention or fire safety in general please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Thank you for your cooperation,

Matthew Lopez Fire Marshal Washington Township

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General Duties: Responsible for enforcing the Uniform Fire Safety Act, Uniform Fire Code and issuing Certificate of Occupancy.

Fire Safety New Business / Update Registration Application

Fire Safety Permit Application

Certificate of Smoke Alarm, Carbon Monoxide Alarm and Portable Fire Extinguisher Compliance for Resale or Rental of Residential Dwellings

Smoke Detector Recalls (See Links Below)

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Kidde-Recalls-Combination-Smoke-CO-Alarms

Amended Ordinances