SUMMER SAFETY SERIES
GRILLING SAFETY
Simple Tips. Safer Summers. As summer begins, your Fire and Life Safety Department has a few grilling safety tips to keep everyone safe. We encourage everyone to practice good grilling habits year-round, but the summer months pose an increased hazard due to higher temperatures and quickly drying vegetation. To ensure a fun and safe time, follow these tips when cooking outdoors.
QUICK SAFETY TIPS
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CLEAN YOUR GRILL REGULARLY TO PREVENT GREASE FIRES
KEEP GRILLS AWAY FROM HOMES AND STRUCTURES
KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AT LEAST 3 FEET AWAY
OPEN THE LID BEFORE LIGHTING GAS GRILLS
NEVER LEAVE GRILLS UNATTENDED
SAFETY INSPECTIONS Community Risk Reduction Division:
The Fire & Life Safety Department has successfully implemented our fire inspection program designed to reduce risks by preventing fires through education and enforcement of the locally adopted California Fire Code. Businesses, commercial buildings, and multi-family residences are inspected annually, and all new developments are inspected during construction. The State Fire Marshal requires annual inspections for residential occupancies with three or more units. In Placentia, these inspections are largely performed by fire suppression personnel. Low-hazard businesses are inspected by our firefighters through the Engine Company Inspection Program, while fire prevention specialists (fire inspectors) conduct all other inspections, including commercial occupancies and large residential facilities such as multi-story apartments and hotels. During inspections, our staff check that fire protection systems are properly maintained, exits and pathways are clear, fire extinguishers are accessible, hazardous processes are performed safely, fire lanes are unobstructed, and addresses are visible from the street.
The State Fire Marshal also allows local fire departments to charge cost-recovery fees for inspections, which reflect staff time and are reviewed and approved annually by the City Council.
Have questions about our annual fire inspection program? Contact the Community Risk Reduction Division at (714) 993-8135 or firecrr@placentia.org.
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CITY OF PLACENTIA | SUMMER 2026
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