The Fire Prevention Unit (formerly a division of the Campus Fire Department) at the UC Davis is responsible for providing the UC Davis central campus, the UC Davis Health System (UCDHS) in Sacramento, and other University of California operations (such as the Bodega Bay Marine Laboratory) with specialized prevention services related to fire, life, occupational, property, and environmental safety. In addition, Prevention Unit Captains serve as the Designated Campus Fire Marshals (DCFM) for both UC Davis and the UCDHS on behalf of the California State Fire Marshal.
The Fire Prevention Unit at the UC Davis Fire Department consists of staff in Title 19 (existing buildings) and Title 24 (construction and plan review) divisions.
Title 19 staff (1 Captain, 1 Inspector, and 1 Fire Extinguisher Coordinator) are responsible for monthly and yearly inspections of buildings and fire extinguishers in order to meet State of California Building and Health and Life Safety Code requirements.
The staff also conduct inspections of vendors on campus for special events, including Picnic Day, Whole Earth Festival and Culture Weeks. They provide inspections of events and activities that involve open flame and explosives, as well as maintain occupancy requirements on campus.
The Title 24 staff (2 Captains and 1 Inspector) are responsible for meeting all State of California building requirements in the plan review and inspection of new construction and remodels. All construction on campus must be approved by the Fire Department staff.
