City of Columbus

Institution, Education and Requested Inspections

Institution, Education, Short Term Rentals and Requested Inspections: This office accommodates request for the fire inspections of intuitions, education Facilities, daycare centers, group homes, short term rentals (Airbnb), and homes for foster care, homes for adoptions, in-home child care and businesses requiring a fire inspection for state accreditation. Any questions can be answered by calling 614.645.7641 ext. 75607.

The requested inspection process has changed. CFD Info-Requested Inspection Flowchart below has the new procedures.

*Adobe Reader required* Click the link 

 https://get.adobe.com/reader/

Permit Application

*For new Daycare, Foster Care and Group Homes only,

• CFD Permit-Requested Inspections Application
  

Daycare, Group Home, Adoptions, Foster Care

• CFD Info-Requested Inspection Flowchart  
• CFD Info-Daycare Inspection Checklist
  
• CFD Info-Type B Home Inspection Checklist
• CFD Info-Barrier Use Guidelines for Daycares

COVID-19 Operational Procedures

• K-12 Schools Guidance
• School Drills and Fire Safety During Covid-19 Pandemic
  

Educational

• CFD School Inspection Checklist 
• CFD School Inspection Power Point
• Fire Drill Log
  

Evacuation Floor Plan Example

• School Evacuation Floor Plan
• School Class Evacuation Floor Plan 
  

Site Plan Example

• Site Plan Example
  

Emergency Management Plans template

https://ohioschoolsafetycenter.ohio.gov/pre-k-12-schools/school-safety-plans/pk-12-school-emergency-management-plans

Send Floor Plans, Site Plans and EOP packets for approval to 

• [email protected]
  

Short Term Rentals (Airbnb)

• CFD Info-Short Term Rental
• CFD Info-Tenants Fire Safety Information
  

FAQS/LINKS

• Fire Prevention Bureau FAQ's