Fire & Life SafetyOrange County Fire Authority High-Rise Inspection
Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA)
CA H&S Code 13217 / OC Fire Code
Required: Annual high-rise inspection by OCFA including fire command center, ERCES, smoke control, and emergency systems
Deadline
Annual inspection by OCFA
Penalty
Violations; fines; potential closure order
⚠ Why: IMPORTANT: Orange County uses 55-foot high-rise threshold (not 75ft). Buildings 55+ feet require annual OCFA inspection per CA H&S Code 13217.
Evidence Required:
- OCFA inspection report
- Fire pump test certificate
- ERCES certification
- Smoke control test records
Fire & Life SafetyOCFA Fire Alarm System Inspection
Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA)
CFC 901.6.1 / NFPA 72
Required: Annual fire alarm system inspection, testing, and maintenance by licensed contractor; maintain documentation for OCFA review
Deadline
Annually from date of last inspection
Penalty
Violations; fines; system red-tag
⚠ Why: California Fire Code and NFPA 72 require annual fire alarm system inspection and testing. OCFA verifies compliance during building inspections.
Evidence Required:
- Fire alarm inspection report (NFPA 72 compliant)
- Contractor license verification (C-10)
- Deficiency correction records
Fire & Life SafetyOCFA Fire Sprinkler System Inspection
Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA)
NFPA 25 / Orange County Fire Code
Required: Annual sprinkler inspection; 5-year internal pipe inspection; quarterly valve checks
Deadline
Annual inspection; 5-year internal
Penalty
Violations; insurance issues; liability
⚠ Why: NFPA 25 and California Fire Code require regular inspection and testing. OCFA verifies during annual inspections.
Evidence Required:
- Annual sprinkler inspection report
- 5-year internal inspection
- ITM records
- Valve position logs
All requirements verified against official sources: OCFA, Cal/OSHA, SCAQMD, IRWD. Last updated January 2026.
