Fire Prevention
The primary goals of the Fire Prevention Bureau are to educate the public about fire prevention and life safety; ensure required firefighter and EMS access is established and maintained; and ensure fire hydrants, standpipes, and other required fire protection systems are installed properly, and maintained.
The Bureau has been integrated into the Permit Center for over 10 years, where Prevention staff works collaboratively with Planning, Building, Code Enforcement, Public Works, and the rest of the Permit Center Staff. The Prevention Staff is responsible for plan checking, permitting construction projects, and inspecting those projects during the construction and final phases of the project.
The City’s Fire Code requires Fire Operational Permits to be issued for operations and processes that are a fire and life safety hazard. These permitted operations require an on-site inspection, which is handled by the Bureau.
The Fire Prevention Bureau is also required to regularly inspect institutional, educational, and apartments, hotels/motels, and assembly occupancies as required by the CFC and State law. In addition, business and mercantile occupancies are inspected on an as needed basis to help reduce the occurrence of fires.
In an effort to reduce the demand for limited and critical public safety resources, the Salinas City Council recently took action to update the fees charged by the Salinas Fire Department for responses to false fire alarm activations per Salinas Municipal Code Sec. 13-7.1. (Ord. 2558(NCS), § 1, 4-28-2015).
Current response statistics reflect the vast majority of responses to fire alarm activations are unwarranted due to deferred and/or improper maintenance, defective or malfunctioning sensors, and obsolete or aged systems. A false fire alarm is defined as; “An emergency response of Fire Department resources for any alarm where upon arrival, or if by cancelation en-route, no emergency existed”.
Effective July 1, 2022, the fees for false fire alarm responses per calendar year will increase as follows:
1st Response 2nd Response 3rd Response 4th Response >5 responses
$394.25 $394.25 $901.25-* $1,239.25 $1,239.25-*
*- An inspection of the alarm system is required and associated additional fees will be applied.
For additional information, please call the Salinas Fire Department Division of Fire Prevention at (831) 758-7466 Thank you for assisting us in our efforts to improve vital emergency services to our community.
2023 Fireworks Stand Lottery
Subject: 2023 FIREWORKS STAND LOTTERY
Applications will be accepted beginning February 6, 2022, for the 2023 Fireworks Stand Lottery. Applications are available online at www.cityofsalinas.org and will also be available at the City’s Permit Center, located at 65 West Alisal Street, Salinas, CA 93901. Completed applications must be received by 4:00 PM on Friday February 24, 2023.
Please see attachment for more information or call 831-758-7466.
Fire Prevention News
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2023 Fireworks Stand Lottery
The City of Salinas Fire Department is thrilled to announce that applications for the 2023 Fireworks Stand Lottery will be accepted beginning February 6, 2022. Applications are available online at www.cityofsalinas.org under the Fire Prevention page and will also be available at the City’s Permit Center, located at 65 West Alisal Street, Salinas, CA 93901. Completed applications must be received by 4:00 PM on Friday February 24, 2023.
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Fire Prevention Week - Not Every Hero Wears a Cape
Fire Prevention Week is a time to spread awareness to children, adults and teachers on fire prevention and safety, as well as how to stay safe during a fire. This years’ theme was “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escapee,” and works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. Mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe...
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Halloween Safety
Halloween is a fun and exciting time of year, but it is also an important time to practice fire and personal safety. The occurrence of fire increases around Halloween due to the use of candles as decorations. According to the National Fire Protection Association, Halloween decorations are the cause of over 1,000 homes fires each year. The Salinas Fire Department would like to remind parents and trick or treaters to practice a few simple safety...
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Fire Prevention Downloadable Documents
FAQ On Carbon Monoxide
FAQ On Carbon Monoxide (29.9 KB)
Application For Open Flame
Application For Open Flame (327.72 KB)
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Development Site Plan Review Information
Fire Lane Handout
Fire Lane Handout (132.74 KB)
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Fire Plan Check Information
Fire Department Final
Fire Department Final (103.03 KB)
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Fire Protection and Fire Alarm Systems
Fire Hydrants Locations
Fire Hydrants Locations (51.34 KB)
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School Fire Safety Information
Security Vs. Exiting
Security Vs. Exiting (432.26 KB)