FY2010 Arlington Fire Department Annual Report FY 2010 | Page 32

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The City of Arlington adopted the 2003 International Fire Code‘s requirements into its City
Ordinances. Fire Prevention Inspectors are responsible for preventing fires and other emergencies
through periodic inspection of commercial and public buildings, licensed facilities/operations and
other buildings in the city of Arlington to ensure Fire Code compliance. Each year, over 10,000
inspections are conducted. Inspectors additionally play a key role in crowd management and path
of egress maintenance at large scale venues such as Cowboys Stadium, Six Flags Over Texas and
the Ballpark at Arlington. Most Fire Prevention Inspectors are cross-certified in other disciplines,
including peace officer, explosive detection canine handler and explosive ordnance disposal
technician.

FY 2010 Total Investigations By Cause

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