Code Enforcement

Fire Marshal

Currently, the Fire Marshal for the City of Cornelius (and the contracting Rural Fire District) is Division Chief Dave Nemeyer He is available Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. For further information, email the Fire Marshal or call 503-357-3840 .

Addressing/Street Names

The Fire Marshal assigns new property addresses and generates names for new streets. 

Fire Codes

For further information, email the Fire Marshal or call 503-357-3840

Hydrants

Hydrant pressure, flow, and location data are available from the Fire Marshal by contacting 503-357-3840 or by email. The City of Cornelius Fire and Public Works Departments annually maintain and test city fire hydrants from July 1 to September 30.

ISO Rating

The ISO class for residents within the City of Cornelius boundaries is a 4. Property owners living within the Cornelius R.F.P.D. who are within five miles of the station and within 1000 feet of a hydrant or approved water source have a fire protection class code of 4. Those properties located beyond five miles have a protection class code of 8.

Inspections

The Fire Marshal conducts routine inspections of businesses and organizations in the City of Cornelius and the contracting Rural Fire District. The Fire Marshal also conducts inspections of new construction and remodels. To schedule an inspection, please email the Fire Marshal or call 503-357-3840.

Investigations

Fire/Arson investigations are conducted by the Fire Marshal.

Pre-Fire Plans

The Cornelius Fire Department generates plans on how to deal with a business should it become involved in fire or other types of emergencies. These plans are developed through inspections, tours, or information provided by the business. To schedule an inspection or tour, or to provide the fire department with valuable information about your business, please email the Fire Marshal or call 503-357-3840.

Residential Sprinkler Program

The Cornelius Fire Department is part of the Oregon Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition.

Home Fire Sprinklers Reduce Property Loss:

  • They can contain, and may even extinguish, a fire in less time than it would take the fire department to arrive on the scene.
  • They can operate whether you are able to take action, are at home, or are absent.
  • The fire department cannot come until someone calls.
  • Fire can burn unnoticed until it breaks out of the house.

To schedule a meeting or presentation on home sprinkler systems, please email the Fire Marshal at 503-357-3840.