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Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Phone: 650-329-2184
Fax: 650-327-6951
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Mon-Thu 7:30-5:30pm
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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
Fire Sprinkler Installation Guidelines
Guidelines for installation or modification of fire sprinkler systems.
Item Dated: 10/22/2008
New Construction and Tenant Improvement Application Form
Fire Department application and permit form for new construction and tenant improvements
Item Dated: 07/11/2007
Pre-Incident Plan Guide
This brochure provides instructions and symbols to create your own pre-incident plan.
Item Dated: 06/27/2007
Public Information Request Form
Requests to review Fire Department files.
Item Dated: 09/17/2008
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.
Alarm Inspection Check List
Item Dated: 06/23/2008
Fire Final Inspection Check List
Item Dated: 06/23/2008
Hood & Duct Inspection Check List
Item Dated: 06/23/2008
Hydro Inspection Check List
Item Dated: 06/23/2008
Residential Sprinkler Inspection Check List
Item Dated: 06/23/2008
Sprinkler Inspection Check List
Item Dated: 06/23/2008
Underground Pipe Inspection Check List
Item Dated: 06/23/2008
Weld Inspection Check List
Item Dated: 06/23/2008
Weld Inspection Log
Item Dated: 06/04/2008
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
Inspection Services Welcome Letter
Item Dated: 06/30/2008
Request for Information Form
Item Dated: 06/25/2008
Environmental
Dry-cleaning Facility Compliance Guide
Hazardous materials inspection guide for dry-cleaning facilities.
Item Dated: 07/11/2007
Fire and Hazardous Materials Fee Schedule
Fees for fire and hazardous materials related activities
Item Dated: 08/18/2009
Groundwater and Soil Contamination Guidelines
Guidelines for potential soil or groundwater contamination at proposed project sites.
Item Dated: 07/11/2007
Hazardous Materials Disclosure Statement
Hazardous Materials Disclosure checklist - required for all projects.
Item Dated: 07/11/2007
Hazardous Materials Related Projects Plan Submittal Guidelines
Plan submittal guidelines for hazardous materials related projects.
Item Dated: 07/11/2007
Hazardous Materials Storage Secondary Containment Standards
Hazardous Materials Storage Secondary Containment Standards
Item Dated: 07/11/2007
Medical and Dental Fixed Oxidizing Gas Systems
Medical and Dental Fixed Oxidizing Gas Systems
Item Dated: 07/11/2007
Toxic Gas Matrix
Common toxic gases as defined by the toxic gas ordinance and CFC.
Item Dated: 07/11/2007
Underground Storage Tank Sites
Item Dated: 07/05/2006
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.
HMBP - Hazardous Materials Inventory Field Definitions
Unidocs field definitions for Hazardous Materials Inventory
Item Dated: 06/27/2007
HMBP - Hazardous Materials Owner/Operator Field Definitions
Unidocs owner/operator field definitions for Hazardous Materials Inventory.
Item Dated: 06/26/2007
HMBP - Hazardous Materials Owner/Operator Template Excel Format
Hazardous Materials Owner/Operator template in Excel format.
Item Dated: 06/27/2007
HMBP - Hazardous Materials Template Excel Format
Hazardous Materials template in Excel format.
Item Dated: 06/27/2007
Community Information Downloads
Publications to help you improve safety in your home
2009 Poster Contest Rules
2009 Annual Fire Prevention Week Kids Poster Contest
Item Dated: 10/08/2009
LPG Compliance Guide
Liquefied Petroleum Gas tank hazardous materials compliance guide for the home.
Item Dated: 05/01/2007
Wildland Fire Information
Wildland Fire Safety Information from the California Department of Forestry (CDF)
Item Dated: 05/01/2007
Winter 2007 Heads Up Newsletter
Winter 2007 Heads Up News Letter
Item Dated: 12/07/2007
Winter Preparedness Tips
Winter storm preparedness tips.
Item Dated: 07/03/2006
Earthquake Preparedness
Comprehensive guide to preparing for a major earthquake.
Earthquake Preparedness
Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country, Your Handbook for the San Francisco Bay Region Publication
Item Dated: 06/26/2007
Special Events
Special Event Checklist Draft
Item Dated: 07/03/2006
Special Event Permit Application
Item Dated: 07/03/2006
Special Event With Open Flame Requirements
Item Dated: 06/10/2008
Emergency Preparedness
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
Wildland Fire Prevention Tips
Wildland Fire Prevention Tips for Foothills Residents.
Item Dated: 05/01/2008
Earthquake
The degree to which the next quake will affect you is directly related to how well you have prepared for it.
Earthquake Preparedness
Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country, Your Handbook for the San Francisco Bay Region Publication
Item Dated: 06/20/2007
Flood Information
Cleaning Up After A Flood
Item Dated: 07/05/2006
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
Panda Brochure
Panda Brochure
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
Pandemic Flu Information at http://www.pandemicflu.gov/
One-stop access to U.S. Government swine, avian and pandemic flu information.
Item Dated: 04/27/2009
Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist for Individuals and Families
Prepare for an influenza pandemic now. This checklist will help you gather the information and resources you may need in case of a flu pandemic.
Item Dated: 05/01/2007
Santa Clara County Health Department Presentation to City Council
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
Your Guide To Preparing for Pandemic Flu
Item Dated: 05/01/2007
Terrorism Response Plan
Our city joins a nationwide effort working to develop their capacity to respond to incidents of Terrorism.
Terrorism Response Plan 2001
Item Dated: 07/05/2006
Employment
Firefighter EMT and Firefighter Paramedic Application Information
Firefighter EMT and Firefighter Paramedic Application Information
Item Dated: 10/13/2009
Firefighter EMT and Firefighter Paramedic Brochure
Firefighter EMT and Firefighter Paramedic Brochure
Item Dated: 10/13/2009
Statistics and Reports
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
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