Prevention
Fire Protection and Life Safety System Reports
The Fresno Fire Department has instituted a new process for service providers who inspect and test fire protection and life safety systems. Effective April 15, 2026, all fire protection and life safety system test reports must be sent to FFD electronically via The Compliance Engine’s online system, which can be found at www.thecomplianceengine.com .
In 2022, FFD first adopted a Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) requirement which required all fire protection and life safety system test reports be submitted to FFD in an electronic format in anticipation of this change (2022 CFC/FMC §901.6.3.1 Records reporting). FFD adopted a similar code requirement in the latest code adoption in 2025 (2025 CFC/FMC §901.6.3.1 Records reporting).
| Report Type | 6-Month | Annual | 5-Year | Form and/or Code/Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler Systems | ✔ | ✔ | CSM AES Form | |
| Commercial Cooking Hood & Vent Cleaning | ✔ | ✔ | CFC §606.3.3 | |
| Commercial Cooking Hood & Vent Extinguishing Systems | ✔ | ✔ | CSM AES Form | |
| Dedicated Function Fire Alarm System – Fire Sprinkler Monitoring System | ✔ | NFPA 72 | ||
| Dry Chemical Extinguishing System | ✔ | ✔ | CSM AES Form | |
| Emergency Escape Release Mechanism (Burglar Bars) | ✔ | CCR T:19 | ||
| Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System | ✔ | CFC §510.6, FFD Policy 403.009a | ||
| Emergency & Standby Power Systems | ✔ | NFPA 110 | ||
| Exit Sign Maintenance | ✔ | CFC §1032.4 | ||
| Fire Alarm System | ✔ | NFPA 72 | ||
| Fire Damper | ✔ | NFPA80. 92.105 | ||
| Automatic Closing Fire Assy. | ✔ | NFPA80 | ||
| Fire Department Emergency Access Gate Control Systems | ✔ | FFD Policy 403.002b | ||
| Fire Escape | ✔ | CFC §1032.2.2.2 | ||
| Fire Pump | ✔ | ✔ | CSFM AES Form | |
| Fire Water Storage Tank | ✔ | ✔ | CSFM AES Form | |
| Means of Egress Illumination System Maintenance | ✔ | CFC §1032.10 | ||
| Private Fire Hydrant System | ✔ | CCRT:19, NFPA25 Cal Ed., Ch. 7 | ||
| Smoke Control Systems | ✔ | CFC §909.22, NFPA 92 | ||
| Smoke and Heat Vent Systems | ✔ | CFC §901.6.1, NFPA204 | ||
| Special Suppression Systems | ✔ | ✔ | CSFM AES Form | |
| Spray Paint Booth Vent & Extinguishing System | ✔ | CSFM AES Form | ||
| Standpipes | ✔ | ✔ | CSFM AES Form |
General Inspection Program
The “General Inspection Program” (GIP) completes the inspection of existing sites, buildings and facilities for compliance with applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and standards. Inspection frequencies for this program are based on requirements of state law or are determined using a risk-based approach established by a nationally recognized standard. The GIP program has a statutory requirement to complete inspections in a number of different occupancies, including schools, hotels, and motels, and report this information on an annual basis to City Administration and the City Council.
New Construction Program
The “New Construction Inspection” program completes field inspections and acceptance testing of various fire protection and life safety systems. These systems are designed in accordance with adopted referenced standards, and these inspections ensure that the systems are installed with the approved construction documents, that the installations adhere to minimum workmanship standards, and that the fire protection and life safety systems will operate as designed when needed.
Fire Related Plans Review Program
The “Fire Related Plan Review” program completes the review of construction documents for new buildings, existing buildings undergoing improvements, and various fire protection and life safety systems. These reviews are critical to safe building design, and ensure that the buildings and associated systems are designed in accordance the various adopted, referenced standards and occupant safety features meet code requirements.