Policies
Document Updates in Progress
We are in the process of transitioning older documents labeled as policies into updated standards or guidelines. As this work continues, some documents may still be listed as policies until they are revised and reclassified.
Find documents from the Community Risk Reduction Division of San Diego Fire-Rescue, including policies, standards, and guidelines, all designed to support fire prevention and community safety efforts.
Policies
Storage is normally not allowed in exit corridors. This policy explains circumstances where it might be allowed.
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The purpose of this policy is intended to provide the minimum requirements for training of crowd managers where required by the CFC and to provide timeframe for implementation.
This standard explains the requirements to provide notification of a fire when an automatic fire protection and/or detection system is not in service. It also includes procedures to implement in the event of an excessive number of accidental fire protection and/or detection system activations. Previously titled FPB Policy D-15-4
The purpose of this standard is to establish requirements set forth by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) and the Department of Information Technology / Wireless Services Division (SD DoIT/WSD) to ensure acceptable communication coverage for emergency responders and protect the City of San Diego public safety radio network.
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The purpose of this policy is to clarify control area requirements within existing buildings.
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A fire lane is often required when buildings are located a distance from the public road. Usually this is designated when the building or complex is built. Fire lanes may also be found on streets when the road width limits access for emergency vehicles.
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In buildings where fire extinguishers are required by the California Fire Code, the Code sets out specific regulations about the type, mounting and labeling of the extinguisher.
The purpose of this standard is to prescribe minimum safeguards during construction and demolition operations in order to provide a reasonable degree of safety to life and property from fire.
The process for administering the Fire/Harmful Gas Alarm System permits, and how and when penalty mitigation would be appropriate.
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The purpose of this policy is to provide requirements for reasonable protection for viewing audiences and performers of flame effects.