1. A fire permit is required for events with the following conditions:
50 or more people attending Use of space on campus in capacity other than its normal use Use of tents or canopies Tents: Cumulative area greater than 400 sq. feet Canopies: Cumulative area greater than 400 sq. feet Location includes a roadway, pathway or plaza used for access by emergency vehicles Use of any kind of open flame (candles, torches, cooking devices, pyrotechnics, sternos) Use of compressed gas cylinders in vendor booths, cooking devices or any other function
Regardless of cost or scope, all construction projects at UC Berkeley require consultation with the Campus Fire Marshal.
The Campus Fire Marshal’s office requires submittal of 100% construction documents for review and final approval with signature. A project manager may elect to submit any or all of the following drawings in earlier design phases for review and comment:
Visit the Facilities Services Inspections Page and complete the inspection request form. Make sure you select "Fire Marshal" from "Inspection Authority" on the third page.
Purchased or Leased Spaces
Prior to purchase or entering into a lease agreement of space for use by UC employees,...
Red Flag Warnings are directed by the National Weather Service when weather conditions are favorable to the rapid spread of wildfires. This warning indicates that critical fire weather conditions are occurring or expected to occur shortly. This condition could be due to low relative humidity, strong winds, dry fuels, or any combination thereof.
The following open flame heat sources are prohibited during Red Flag Warnings:
Open flame cooking devices, charcoal, or other flame...
The California Fire Code establishes requirements for Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQ) of hazardous materials, which ensures amounts used and stored within buildings do not pose fire and life risks. Following the management of hazardous chemicals guidelines issued by the University of California Office of President in 2023, EH&S is implementing the directives outlined in...
The Office of Environment, Health & Safety is pleased to provide live fire extinguisher training to UC Berkeley students, staff, and faculty at no cost.
Register for our scheduled trainings
Our regularly scheduled trainings are held at 10:00 am on the first Thursday of each month at the...
Class A Fires consist of ordinary combustibles, such as wood, paper, and cloth. The recommended extinguishers for these are pressurized water, a fire hose, or multi-purpose ABC extinguisher.
Class B Fires consist of flammable liquids, such as gasoline, alcohol, paint, and oil. The recommended...
During an emergency, the primary objective is the safe and efficient evacuation of all occupants. Campus corridors, hallways, and exit paths, including pathways leading from large rooms and laboratories, are designed to provide the most direct route out of a building. To maintain these life-safety standards and ensure compliance with the California Fire Code, the Campus Fire Marshal has established the following requirements for corridor usage and equipment placement.
General Restrictions
In accordance with CFC Section 1020.4 (Obstruction) and Section 1032.2 (...
