departments & agencies
fire marshal
164 Erwin Hills Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 250-6650
The Buncombe County Fire Marshal's office is located in the Emergency Operations Center at 164 Erwin Hills Road in Asheville. The Fire Marshal's Office is responsible for the enforcement of the fire code and minimum housing code for Buncombe County.
In addition, the Fire Marshal's office makes regular inspections of businesses, investigates fires, and conducts fire prevention programs throughout the year on an as-requested basis. Information and services may be obtained by calling (828) 250-6620.
The following forms are available to download:
- Buncombe County Fire Prevention Ordinance
- New Commercial Building Requirements
- Rental Housing Ordinance
- Rental Housing Inspection
- Special Needs Registry Application
Contact Info
M. Jerry VeHaun
Director
jerry.vehaun@buncombecounty.org
Mack Salley
Deputy Fire Marshal
mack.salley@buncombecounty.org
Jerry Leatherwood
Assistant Fire Marshal
jerry.leatherwood@buncombecounty.org
Terry Gentry
Assistant Fire Marshal
terry.gentry@buncombecounty.org