Annual Fire Prevention Inspections
The Fire Prevention Division is responsible for conducting annual inspections and for following up with complaints on existing buildings to ensure the life and safety of all occupants. The City of Benicia has adopted California Fire Codes, NFPA Standards and local ordinances. Even though not all buildings are required to be inspected on an annual basis, all buildings are required to abide by the requirements, standards and ordinances.
- Large Family Day Care Fire & Life Safety Information
- Vegetation Management Standards
- Evacuation Route Sample
Permit Fee Payment
Benicia Fire Department uses a contractor, Fire Recovery USA, LLC, to help automate the payment process.
You may pay by visiting the secured site and paying by credit card or e-check: https://payment.firerecoveryusa.com/. You may also pay by check (do not mail cash). Make your check payable to: "Benicia Fire Department." Note your invoice number on your check, detach the payment advice, and mail to the PO Box listed below.
P.O. BOX 548
Should you have any questions or concerns, contact Fire Recovery USA, LLC by e-mail at inspections@firerecoveryusa.com or by phone at 888-659-2249 option 2.
Helpful Links
The Benicia Municipal Code Amendments to the California Fire Code can be found here: Chapter 8.28 - Fire Prevention and Life Safety Code
The California Building and Fire Codes can be found here: Codes (ca.gov)
The NFPA codes can be viewed online for free here: Free access NFPA codes and standards