Fire Prevention
Fire prevention activities are carried out by an 11-member staff, under the direction of a Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal who works closely with the cities and other utility providers to oversee all new construction, fire prevention inspections, water systems, fire investigations and weed abatement. Plans for new buildings are carefully reviewed by trained personnel to assure proper compliance with the fire and life safety requirements of the Fire and Building Codes.
The District has enacted a comprehensive fire prevention ordinance which includes sprinkler requirements for most commercial buildings and certain residential buildings. This progressive approach has led to better fire and life safety protection, and reduced insurance costs.
In addition to inspections, the Fire Prevention division works closely with the schools to provide fire safety programs. More than 4,000 students within the San Ramon Valley Unified School District annually receive a fire safety review. The fire safety review includes a visit to the schools by an engine and a display of the firefighter's clothing and equipment. Students are reminded of safe practices that should be followed in their homes, as well as the correct methods for reporting emergencies.
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