City of Columbus

Institution, Education and Requested Inspections Office

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.

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Permit Application

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

• CFD Permit-Requested Inspections Application 
  

Daycare, Group Home, Adoptions, Foster Care, After School

• 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
  

Emergency Planning (EOP packet, Floor plans, etc.) 

• For instructions on preparing your EOP and floor site plans please click on the following link
  
  Emergency Planning and Preparedness

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