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. Revision Date: 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. Revision Date: 06/25/2008
Inspection Request Form Request Fire Inspection. Includes request for After Hours Inspection. Revision Date: 07/01/2008
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. Revision Date: 09/20/2007
Sandbag Location Map Download the Sandbag Location Map to view the locations of City and Water District sponsored sites. Revision Date: 01/03/2008
Panda These files will familiarize you with the Palo Alto Neighborhood Disaster Activities (PANDA) organization and activities.
Panda / Classes - 2008 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. Revision Date: 09/18/2007
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. Revision Date: 05/01/2007
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. Revision Date: 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. Revision Date: 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. Revision Date: 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. Revision Date: 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. Revision Date: 12/15/2006
