An Important Notice Effective July 1, 2009, the Palo Alto Fire Prevention & Hazardous Materials Bureau will not issue any fire protection or hazardous materials permits where drawings exceed 11x17 inches without an approved electronic version of the drawings set in .pdf format. Item Dated: 11/19/2009
Application for the Use of Alternate Material, Design or Method of Construction Pursuant to California Fire Code section 103.1.2, the fire chief can approve alternate means or methods to meet the intent of the code. The Building Official shall also approve whenever the alternate material or method involves matters regulated by the building official. Item Dated: 07/11/2007
Contractor's Inspection Checklists As of June 6, 2008 Contractors working in Palo Alto can download certain types of fire inspection checklists to help comply with Fire Department requirements and to provide insight about what to expect during an inspection.
Contractor's Inspection Request Forms As of June 6. 2008 Contractors working in Palo Alto can download an Inspection Request Form, Appointment Request Form, or an Information Request Form. When completed you can scan and Email the form to Fire@cityofpaloalto.org or fax the form to 650-327-6951. You will be contacted via email or phone with your scheduled inspection.
Appointment Request Form Request an appointment with a Fire or Hazmat Inspector. Item Dated: 06/25/2008
Inspection Request Form Request Fire Inspection. Includes request for After Hours Inspection. Item Dated: 08/25/2009
Unidocs HMBP Electronic Submission Effective March 15, 2006, all Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBPs) and Registration (‘Short’) Forms must be submitted electronically via the Unidocs website (www.unidocs.org) or by submitting via email or CD an Excel or tab-delimited format provided by the department.
City of Palo Alto Emergency Operations Plan The City of Palo Alto has prepared this Emergency Operations Plan in an effort to ensure the most effective and economical use of all resources (material and personnel) for the maximum benefit and protection of the City's population in time of emergency. Item Dated: 09/20/2007
Sandbag Location Map Download the Sandbag Location Map to view the locations of City and Water District sponsored sites. Item Dated: 09/24/2009
Panda These files will familiarize you with the Palo Alto Neighborhood Disaster Activities (PANDA) organization and activities.
Panda / Classes - 2010 Training Calendar The PANDA Course is free to Palo Alto Residents. If you would like to register, please call the Fire Department's Office of Emergency Services at 650-617-3197. You must attend all 6 modules of a Course to graduate. Item Dated: 11/10/2009
Pandemic Flu Planning Checklists The guides, below, include basic information about pandemic flu, individual and family preparedness, as well as where you can get more information.
Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist This checklist identifies important, specific activities large businesses can do now to prepare, many of which will also help you in other emergencies. Item Dated: 05/01/2007
Swine Flu - Frequently Asked Questions We know people are concerned about the swine flu situation and we share that concern. View these frequently asked questions for more information. Item Dated: 04/28/2009
2001-2002 Fire Audit Report Fire Department annual audit section excerpted from the City Auditor's Annual Service Efforts and Accomplishments Report for 2001-2002. Item Dated: 01/01/2003
2002-2003 Fire Audit Report Fire Department annual audit section excerpted from the City Auditor's Annual Service Efforts and Accomplishments Report for 2002-2003. Item Dated: 01/01/2004
2003-2004 Fire Audit Report Fire Department annual audit section excerpted from the City Auditor's Annual Service Efforts and Accomplishments Report for 2003-2004. Item Dated: 01/01/2005
2004-2005 Fire Audit Report Fire Department annual audit section excerpted from the City Auditor's Annual Service Efforts and Accomplishments Report for 2004-2005. Item Dated: 02/01/2006
2005-2006 Fire Audit Report Fire Department annual audit section excerpted from the City Auditor's Annual Service Efforts and Accomplishments Report for 2005-2006. Item Dated: 12/15/2006
