The Office of the Fire Marshal is responsible for Fire Prevention inspections within the unincorporated areas of Pender County. Inspections are conducted in Schools, Public Buildings, Businesses, Offices and Churches based upon the requirements of the North Carolina Building Code. Inspection services are also available for Foster Care Homes and Day Care Homes. The Fire Marshal is also responsible for the determination of the cause and origin of fires as requested by the County fire departments, investigation of burning code complaints, and investigations of illegal burning.