Request Fire Department Observation of a Fire/Evacuation Drill

The San Francisco Fire Code does not require Fire Department participation in, or observation of, Fire/Evacuation Drills in multi-unit or multi-use buildings. Further, we are not always available to do so. However, as a courtesy, and if available, we will accommodate requests to observe Fire Drills. 

Guidelines:

• If you are planning to sound a Building Fire Alarm, you must first have the ability and knowledge to re-set and return the Fire Alarm Panel to Normal Operation at the conclusion of the Drill.
• Before sounding a Fire Alarm, please call (415) 558-3268 approximately 10 minutes prior to the Drill to advise the emergency dispatch center.
• If the Fire Department representative is not present at the time of the scheduled drill, continue with the drill as planned.
• You will receive confirmation of Fire Department participation approximately 2 weeks prior to the planned Fire Drill. 

Please note that all dates are subject to availability. 

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