District Regulations

Central Fire District has adopted by local ordinance the 2019 edition of the International Fire Code with California amendments.  In addition, the District has adopted local ordinances relating to fire prevention and community risk reduction.  These regulations are used to enforce fire and life safety codes during occupancy inspections and building construction. 

If you have any question about how to interpret and implement any portion of the fire code or a local ordinance, please contact our Community Risk Reduction Division at (831) 685-6698.

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Fire Prevention Officer Santa Cruz County Standards

  1. FPB-51 Burn Regulations (PDF)
  2. FPO-000 Guide for Adopting Standards (PDF)
  3. FPO-001 Licensed Contractors (PDF)
  4. FPO-002 Locking Hydrant or FDC Cap (PDF)
  5. FPO-003 Cannabis Guidelines (PDF)
  6. FPO-005 Guides for Sprinkler Requirements for One and Two Family Dwellings (PDF)
  7. FPO-006 Private Water Systems (PDF)
  8. FPO-007 Guide to Water Storage - revised 1-22-2026 (PDF)
  9. FPO-008 Bridge Specifications (PDF)
  10. FPO-009 Residential CNG Fueling Appliances (PDF)
  11. FPO-010 Large Family Day Care
  12. FPO-011 Festivals_Carnivals_Fairs (PDF)
  13. FPO-012 Maximum Grade and Vertical Clearances Updated 2025 (PDF)
  14. FPO-013 Turnouts Updated 2025 (PDF)
  15. FPO-014 Roadbed Construction Updated 2025 (PDF)
  16. FPO-015 Turnarounds Updated 2025 (PDF)
  17. FPO-016 Addressing Standard Updated 2025 (PDF)
  18. FPO-017 Fire Hydrant Markings Updated 2025 (PDF)
  19. FPO-018 Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System (ERCES)-revised 1-22-2026 (PDF)
  20. FPO-018 BDA-DAS Santa Cruz County Radio Shop REGISTRATION FORM-fillable PDF
  21. FPO-019 Approved Building Materials (PDF)

 Local Fire Protection Ordinances

  1. 2025 Fire Code Amendments - Santa Cruz County (PDF)
  2. 2025 Fire Code Amendments - City of Capitola (PDF)
  3. Ord 2023-02 Weed Abatement Program (PDF)