Fire Prevention

Red Flag Warning Guidelines

Purpose:

This guideline aims to ensure the safety of our campus community by prohibiting the use of any outdoor open flame devices during Red Flag Warnings issued by the National Weather Service.

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...

Schedule a fire and life safety inspection?

Fire and Life Safety Inspection

For New Construction and Renovation Projects

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...

Schedule a fire drill?

The Fire Prevention Division will contact the Building Coordinator to schedule required fire drills.

If your building does not require an annual fire drill, and you would like to conduct one, please contact fireprevention@berkeley.edu.

If you have any questions, please contact fireprevention@berkeley.edu.

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Fire Alarms and Sprinklers

Fire Alarm Systems

When a fire alarm system activates, everyone is required by law to leave the building immediately.

Do NOT carry your bike or any other large object down the stairs, as this will impede the timely egress of others. Close your door as you leave. This will protect your room/office from smoke and fire as well as provide protection from theft. Tampering with a fire alarm system or rendering it ineffective is a crime. Do not cover or remove a smoke or heat detector.

Virtually all buildings on the UC Berkeley Campus have a fire alarm...