There are twenty-nine high-rise buildings located in the city of Orange.Each of these buildings is inspected annually, as required by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.High-rise buildings are required to meet specialized requirements based on limited exiting facilities, and the possibility of fire and smoke spread through the building.
Recognizing these issues, the City of Orange Fire Department requires all high-rise office buildings to establish and maintain evacuation plans for their occupants in accordance with Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations.High-rise buildings are also required to meet California Building Code requirements as they relate to fire and panic safety.
Please contact Fire Safety Specialist Janna Doty at (714) 288-2541 any questions you might have regarding annual inspection requirements in high-rise buildings.Please contact Deputy Fire Marshal Ed Engler with questions regarding emergency evacuation planning.
