California’s fire safety regulators are finally out with a ‘single stair’ report

This story was originally published by . Two months past a statutory deadline, California’s top fire safety regulator published a report Monday on whether and how the state should legalize ...

State fire marshal misses deadline for apartment building safety report, angering housing advocates

State Fire Marshall blows deadline for apartment building safety report, angering housing advocates ...
Sacramento Bee

Cal Fire knew Esparto site had fireworks. Should it have checked local permits?

After an explosion in Esparto last month killed seven people and burned more than 70 acres, the Office of the State Fire Marshal quickly pointed out that safety inspections and local permits are not ...
The Daily Californian

Fire code enforcement brings layout change to Berkeley Farmers’ Markets

The Berkeley Farmers’ Markets will transition to new layouts at its three locations in North, South and Downtown Berkeley to comply with state fire code starting Aug. 2, according to a July 25 press ...