Fire Safety Requirements

Find UC San Diego fire safety requirements.

• Barbecue Use and Storage – See prohibitions and restrictions for use and storage of barbecues in facilities.
• Biological Safety Cabinets – Read about policy prohibiting open flames and flammable gases in BSCs.
• Candles and Open Flames – Read about restrictions on decorative candles and open flames in facilities.
• Chemical Storage and Inventory Guidelines – Manage chemical inventories within allowable California Fire Code (CFC) limits.
• Corridor Safety Requirements – Learn what is permitted and prohibited in campus corridors to ensure building occupants have a clear exit path in an emergency.
• Fire Doors – Read about how fire-rated doors protect room and stairwell openings from the spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases.
• Fire Sprinklers – Find answers to frequently asked questions about fire sprinklers. Example: What is the required clearance between fire sprinklers and storage on shelving? 18 inches.
• Flammable and Combustible Liquids – See storage and use requirements
• Hot Plate Usage and Heating Reactions – See how heat reactions and hot plates carry potential risks, such as burns, fires, and electric shock, which can cause injuries. 
• Holiday Decorating – Follow these guidelines for safe holiday decorating.
• Laboratory Fire Safety – Learn what inspectors look for and how to prepare your lab.
• Special Events – Use the Special Events Safety Checklist (PDF) to organize fire and life safety requirements for on-campus events.