The Fire Prevention Division provides inspection services to help prevent fires and assure fire and life safety for people who live, work, and visit in the Cities of Burlingame, Millbrae, and the Town of Hillsborough.

Scheduling Inspection Appointments

To schedule an inspection, please call 650-558-7615 at least 48-72 hours in advance. We are not able to accommodate same-day inspections. Please be sure to specify the type of inspection you would like (i.e. sprinkler rough/hydro, fire and life safety, fire alarm test, knox/gate, tent/exhibit booth inspection, etc.).

Inspections are first-come, first-served. If you require multiple re-inspections, you will be charged additional inspection fees. Effective January 1, 2017, after-hours inspections are inspections that occur before 7 am or after 5 pm Monday through Thursday.  Associated costs for after-hours inspections will apply.

Business License Inspections – Appointments & Requirements 

When opening a business in Burlingame or Millbrae, part of the City’s business licensing application process requires the Fire Department to conduct a fire and life safety inspection of all new businesses within the first 30 days of officially moving in all items for business operations.  All new commercial businesses, existing businesses that relocate within City limits and/or change in ownership are required to apply for a business license through City Hall.

Business License Inspection Appointment

Need to book an appointment for a Business License inspection? Click here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business License Inspection Requirements

To avoid delays in the approval or renewal of your business license, we have provided the following compliance/checklist:

Business License Inspection CHecklist

Construction Fire Permits / Sprinkler Requirements

Fire Code permits are required for all installations, modifications, or repairs, but not limited to the following:
Fire Sprinkler system, Fire Alarm system, Fixed-Extinguishing system, and Spray booths. Every submittal shall include an application and any other applicable documentation. See below for more information.

For Permit Requirements and Applications for Construction Projects, see Fire Prevention

Engine Company Inspection Program

Central County Fire Department is dedicated to ensuring our community is safe at all times. In addition to our city program to inspect all commercial businesses on a frequent basis, we are mandated by the State of California to inspect the following types of occupancies every year: Multi-family dwellings, assemblies (not including businesses), schools, hospitals, and jails. Fees are assessed after the 2nd re-inspection and any subsequent inspections.

High-Piled Combustible Storage

Storage of combustible materials in closely packed piles or combustible materials on pallets, in racks or on shelves where the top of storage is greater than 12 feet requires a high-piled storage permit.

Storage of combustible materials in closely packed piles or combustible materials on pallets, in racks or on shelves where the top of storage is greater than 12 feet requires a high-piled storage permit.

Storage of combustible materials in closely packed piles or combustible materials on pallets, in racks or on shelves where the top of storage is greater than 12 feet requires a high-piled storage permit.

High-Piled Combustible Storage – Requirements.pdf

Multifamily Dwelling Inspections

Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 13146.2 and Assembly Bill 1205, the Office of the State Fire Marshal requires all apartment and condominium buildings to be inspected annually by the local fire authority. Central County Fire Department conducts these inspections in all common areas and fire access areas and is committed to ensuring fire and life safety requirements exist in your building. Individual units are not inspected.

In preparation for future inspections, you may use the following checklist to help you identify potential safety concerns and correct them in a timely manner. This checklist is only for your records and is not required to be sent to the fire department.

We appreciate your efforts in maintaining a safe community!

We appreciate your efforts in maintaining a safe community!