Fire Prevention
The Town of Paradise is located in a defined, “very high fire hazard severity zone” (California Government Code §51175 and the California Health and Safety Code §13108.5) therefore making Fire Prevention of critical importance.
Fire Prevention is built upon the philosophy of three main objectives: Education, Engineering and Enforcement. Fire Prevention is a vital function in the community and our continued economic development.
Our fire staff assists in education and tours, performing required facility inspections, and site inspections. In addition, our community is very fortunate to have the Butte County Fire Safe Council locally, to assist with fire prevention and planning. Resources are also available from the California Wildland Coordinating Group. These sites provide excellent information for fire prevention, safety, and preparedness. Community education and cooperation are essential to a robust fire prevention team.
We encourage everyone to maintain an active effort to be educated in ways to better protect themselves and their neighbors from the devastating effects of fire, before one occurs. This education and diligence means the difference in your life safety. We encourage citizens to inspect their property and be sure they comply with state and local codes.
Services that are performed by the Fire Prevention Bureau:
- California Fire Code permit inspections and issuance.
- State Mandated annual fire & life safety inspections.
- Fire prevention development review process and plan check.
- Fire prevention input to use permit process.
- Fire hydrant flow testing.
- Fire prevention inspection of required fire suppression system, and installation.
- Fire prevention inspection of fire alarm system planning, installation, and testing.
- Fire code interpretation.
- Issuance of citations for violations.
- Defensible space and hazardous fuel management inspections.
- Investigation of citizen complaints.
- Public outreach and education for fire prevention.
Citizens are welcome to report any fire hazards they might see in the community by calling (530) 872-6264. Please provide the address of location, what the concern is, and contact information. Our Fire Prevention Inspectors will follow up on each report.
We look forward to continuing efforts and working together, to keep our community a safe place to live, work and recreate.
