Fire Marshal
57 Main Street
Town Hall Annex
Tel: (860) 870-3126
Fax: (860) 870-3122
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 - 4:00
E-mail: firemarshal@ellington-ct.gov
Town Fire Marshal: Allan L. Lawrence
Deputy Town Fire Marshal: Robert DaBica
Deputy Town Fire Marshal: James York
Fire Inspector: Scott Cunningham
The Office of Town Fire Marshal has both an investigative and a code enforcement role within our community. Town-wide responsibility for the investigation of all fires, explosions and hazardous materials incidents and annual code compliance inspections of all buildings and occupancies except single and two-family homes are mandated by state statute. This requires enforcement of Connecticut's Fire Safety Code, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, Hazardous Chemicals Code, Explosives Code, Liquid Petroleum Gas and Liquid Natural Gas Codes, Gas Equipment Code, Fireworks and Special Effects Code, Oil Burner Equipment Code, and the Tent and Portable Shelter Code. Orders are prepared and issued for the abatement of violations of the referenced codes and arrest and search warrant applications are filed when appropriate. In the course of this inspection work liquor licenses are approved and day care centers, group day care homes, blasting operations and all trucks transporting flammable or combustible liquids or hazardous materials are permitted. Construction plans for buildings and occupancies regulated by the Connecticut Fire Safety Code are reviewed prior to the issuance of building permits, all open burning is permitted, all underground and above ground flammable and combustible liquids storage tank installations and removals are approved, the town's portion of the state-wide annual fire prevention poster contest is administered, and numerous additional services are provided as necessary.
We are currently offering some department forms and explanatory materials via this website for your convenience. We regret that, for the present, no forms may be returned electronically. Therefore, make copies and, when working with a form please be sure to follow the specific directions for each.
Informational Packets offered:
1- Open Burning Regulations (Town Ordinance)
2- Open Burning Pre-Application Information
3- Requirements for Removing or Abandoning an Underground Storage Tank
Forms offered:
1- Bonfire/Campfire Permit Application
2- Notice of Intent to Remove Underground Storage Tank
3- Placard for Placement Upon Removed UST Prior to Transport on Public Highway
The Ellington Open Burning Program is being suspended, effective immediately. The program will be reactivated on March 1, 2012, with all of the regulations attendant thereto in full force and effect, except that the permit fee shall be waived for all purposes through April 30, 2012. On May 1, 2012, the permit fee will again become applicable. Click here to read the Public Notice.