Information for Businesses

Fire Inspections

The purpose of fire inspections is to evaluate and minimize the risk of fires. Generally, routine inspections are conducted on all commercial structures in The City of Hanahan on an annual basis to ensure that the appropriate fire safety requirements are being met. During the fire inspection process, the inspector will ensure that the proper maintenance is being met on the fire alarm system, sprinkler system, and fire extinguishers. The Inspector will also make note of any life safety hazards present, these include but are not limited to obstruction of exit pathways, ensuring exit and emergency lights function properly, and extension cords are not being used in substitution for permanent wiring.

Businesses may feel free to contact the Fire Department at any time to request help with compliance, with questions regarding codes, or to request an inspection outside of schedule.

Pre-Plans

Fire Pre-Plans are similar to fire inspections with a few important differences. While Fire Inspections are a requirement of the Office of State Fire Marshal, pre-plans are not. Fire Pre-Plans are strictly used internally by the City of Hanahan Fire Department. Fire pre-planning can provide valuable information which will improve the ability of firefighters to respond effectively to a fire or other emergency. Pre-planning can make the difference between minor and major incident. 

The information included is unique based on each occupancy and the hazards present at that location. They include, but are not limited to the following information:

• Company name and address
• Occupancy Classifications 
• Access Code for gates/doors, Knox Box location
• Photos of the site
• Number of stories, building length and width, site plan, floor plans
• Building construction and materials
• Hazardous materials present and their location on site
• Water supply information, location and distance of closest fire hydrants
• Location of both fire alarm systems and fire protection systems (sprinklers, etc.)
• Contact information for an after hours key-holder, or emergency contact information in the event of an incident
• Estimated number of employees during given time periods

The Hanahan Fire Department will make their best effort to schedule a fire pre-plan in advance, as to not interrupt normal operation of businesses. 

How to get a Knox Box:

• Go to www.knoxbox.com and click “buy” in the upper right corner
• Type “Hanahan” in the search box to find your agency, then click “Show More”
• Select “Hanahan Fire Department”
• Select the KnoxBox 3200 Standard Capacity box
• Under Options, choose the Mount Type most appropriate for your application (most choose the Surface Mount)
• Choose the color most appropriate for your application
• No tamper switch is required
• Make your purchase

Once you have received and installed your Knox Box, call Hanahan Fire Department at 843-554-4221. We will come out and open the box with our Knox key so that you can load in your key, fob, or key card. We’ll place Red and Blue reflective tape on your box, which will designate it as a Fire/EMS access box.