About Us

The San Francisco Fire Department's Division of Fire Prevention and Investigation is dedicated to providing the citizens of San Francisco with courteous professional service through continuous and efficient fire prevention practices, code enforcement, fire investigation, and public education. Our goal is to continuously improve training, teamwork, and consistency within our ranks so that we can better serve the public.

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Meet the Fire Marshal 
 

Division Highlights                                                               NFPA Safety Tip Sheets

NEW: SFFD Checklist: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Review for Existing Low-Rise Residential Occupancies	(Materials courtesy of NFPA; not produced by SFFD)    NFPA Safety Tip Sheets (link to nfpa.org)
NEW: Building Owners - Fire Safety Requirements for Apartments	Electrical Safety [English] (PDF)
NEW: Residents/Tenants - Fire Safety Information	Electrical Safety [Spanish] (PDF)
	Heating Safety [English] (PDF)
Prevent Utility Line Disruption: Call 8-1-1 Before You Dig	Heating Safety [Spanish] (PDF)
Notice to Building Owners & Managers Regarding Requirements for Roofing Contractors	Smoke Alarms [English] (PDF)
	Smoke Alarms [Spanish] (PDF)

SERVICES:	PROGRAMS:	INFORMATION / RESOURCES:
Permits	Lockbox Program	San Francisco Fire Code
Inspections	SRO Hotel Fire Safety	Administrative Bulletins
Plan Check	Youth Firesetter Prevention & Intervention	Informational Bulletins
Inspection/Violation/UST Records		Fee Information for Fire Prevention Services
Fire Incident Reports	CONTACT / LINKS:	Fire & Life Safety Information
Residential Care Facility/Day Care Facility/ Institutions/Hospitals/Schools	Fire Inspector Phone List & District Map (PDF)	Vital Building Information Form (MS Word)
Online Payment for Services & Fees	SF Department of Building Inspection	Terms of Notice of Fire Code Violations (English/Chinese/Spanish)
	CA Contractors State License Board Hire a Licensed Contractor
	UL Certificate Verification Services	Starting a Small Business in SF (Mayor's Office of Small Business)