Fire Prevention Services
The Prevention Services Division consist of the Fire Safety Services and Environmental Services groups. This Division functions as the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) for state and federal environmental regulation as well as services of the Fire Prevention Services Division.
Location
Fire Prevention is located at Fire Station #1, 2101 H Street.
Planning Technicians
The
duties of the planning technicians are to keep track
of new streets and building construction, for the purpose
of developing and modifying response maps which are used
by fire station crews when responding to emergencies
in our community. These maps not only show street locations
but, also include fire hydrants and significant complexes
such as schools, fire stations, large shopping centers
and industrial sites. The fire hydrant information is
also available to the public for determining fire flow
needs and installation of fire sprinkler systems where
required. Special Services also develops maps relating
to data compiled on fire incidents, false alarms and
major fire events. This information is used as a planning
tool by staff for the future growth of the Fire Service.
Fire Prevention Links
- On-Line California Environmental Reporting System (CERS)
- Arson
- Search Bakersfield Fire Code
- Emergency Communications
- Environmental Services
- Inspections
- Maintenance
- Safety Services
- Site Plan Reviews
- Risk Managment Plan
Code Enforcement and Compliance
All new construction site plans blueprint and fire protectin system plans as well as underground and aboveground hazardous material storage plans, hazardous material, business plans, chemical inventories, on sight, hazardous plans and risk management plans are routed through this office for code enforcement and ordinance compliance.
Fire Prevention's Forms
Fire prevention offers many forms online via the internet for download and printing. Forms regarding construction, permits, tank storage, etc may be located on the Fire Department's Forms webpage.
Smoke Free Environment
Assembly Bill 13 (AB13) California's Law for a Smoke-free Workplace Law (Labor Code Section 6404.5) prohibits smoking in "enclosed" workplaces. Specifically, the law states, "No employer shall knowingly or intentionally permit, and no person shall engage in, the smoking of tobacco products in an enclosed space at a place of employment.
