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Prevention

The Fire Department is responsible for enforcing local fire ordinances, state and federal laws, apprehending violators and assisting in their prosecution. The Prevention Division provides safety inspections of existing buildings open to the public performs plan review for safety compliance of all new commercial, industrial and multi-occupancy structures, investigates fires for origin and cause determination, and assists with the prosecution of arson caused fires.

Fire Safety Inspections for Businesses

Our commercial inspection program is comprised of visits to the businesses of our community by a Fire Inspector or an Engine Company. A survey of the business site for any building deficiencies or other hazards to life or property that may exist. The basis used for any corrective actins necessary is the California Fire Code (CFC). The primary purpose for our inspection program is to identify hazards to life and property. At the same time, by education the business community as to the causes of fire, future fires or other problems may be reduced or eliminated. The effectiveness of the program as whole is dependent on the inspectors to convince building owners, business owners and occupants of the need for corrections when necessary and the reasons for them.

Hazard Abatement

The City of Tulare Fire Department is responsible for the abatement of many types of hazards regarding health and safety issues. The citizens themselves can eliminate many of these issues by recycling. Tulare has various recycling centers that accept paper, plastics, glass, aluminum, etc., along with businesses that accept used motor oil. If assistance is needed in locating these services, or if there is a problem that needs to be addressed or abated, please call the Code Enforcement at 559-684-4303.

Vehicle Abatement

The City of Tulare has adopted an ordinance establishing procedures for the abatement, removal and disposal of any abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicle or parts thereof, form private or public property that constitutes a public nuisance to the community. Contact Code Enforcement at 559-684-4303 for information pertaining to the guidelines of the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program.