Buildings are inspected on a regular basis by Fire Department personnel to help make sure the buildings are safe. The types of buildings inspected are businesses, factories, restaurants, churches, schools, senior citizen housing, and other buildings that could pose significant risks to its occupants or the public.
Fire Department personnel assist business owners in obtaining compliance with fire code requirements to reduce the risk of an emergency occurring. Occupancies with higher life safety/fire hazard are inspected by Fire Prevention Officers as well as all businesses new to the community. Examples of the types of occupancies inspected by Fire Prevention Officers include assemblies, hazardous materials, high-piled storage, care facilities and special extinguishing systems.
Occupancies with a reduced hazard level are visited by Engine Company personnel.
Permits are issued and fees assessed in accordance with the California Fire Code and the Fire Departments Fee Schedule ordinance.
The Fire Department utilizes the 2016 California Fire Code, Fire Department Standards and all applicable statutes, codes and ordinances.
