Fire Alarm Installation in Long Beach, CA
Enforced by Long Beach Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau
Long Beach enforces NFPA 10 with local amendments that go beyond the CA state code. These jurisdiction-specific changes to LBMC §18.48.090 and §18.48.100 amend CFC Section 105.1.2 to add additional local permit types; LBMC §18.48.170 adds required construction and inspection permit categories beyond the base CFC directly affect fire alarm installation requirements for building owners and property managers in Long Beach.
Compliance Requirements
As needed Fire Alarm Installation
Installing without permit: stop work order + retroactive fee (2-4x normal permit fee). Without C-10 license: misdemeanor, up to $5,000 fine and/or 6 months jail. Must use CSFM-listed equipment. Per CFC §105.6.6, BPC §7028.
CFC §105.6.6; CFC §907; NFPA 72 (2022); CCR Title 19 Ch 4; BPC §7028; Long Beach Municipal Code — Fire Prevention (adopts CFC with local Charter City amendments); City of Long Beach Finance Department — Alarm Permits and False Alarms program; City of Long Beach Fees and Charges Schedule
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Triggered by: new install
Code Adoptions
Local Amendments: LBMC §18.48.090 and §18.48.100 amend CFC Section 105.1.2 to add additional local permit types; LBMC §18.48.170 adds required construction and inspection permit categories beyond the base CFC
Local Amendments: Long Beach requires all ITM test reports to be submitted electronically via The Compliance Engine; LBFD Fire Prevention Requirement 12.001 establishes the Fire Protection and Life Safety Certification Program with specific testing intervals and contractor notification procedures beyond the base Title 19 requirements
Local Amendments: Long Beach requires all fire alarm system test results to be submitted via The Compliance Engine; annual testing is required for all fire alarm and life safety systems per LBFD Fire Prevention Requirement 12.001
Local Amendments: Long Beach requires semi-annual testing of wet/dry chemical and specialty pre-engineered fire extinguishing systems including kitchen hood suppression per LBFD Fire Prevention Requirement 12.001; test reports must be submitted electronically via The Compliance Engine
Local Amendments: LBMC §18.48.290 amends CFC Chapter 4 Section 403.12 with additional special requirements for public safety at large events; LBMC §18.48.190 amends CFC Section 107.6 regarding overcrowding enforcement. Long Beach has adopted local amendments requiring automatic sprinklers in existing multi-family buildings of 50 or more units and all existing high-rise buildings over 75 feet.
Authority Having Jurisdiction
Long Beach Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau
cityPhone(562) 570-2563
EmailLBFDRequests@longbeach.gov
PortalTCE
Licensed Providers
No listed providers found for this service in Long Beach.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is fire alarm installation required in Long Beach?
Long Beach requires fire alarm installation on an as-needed basis per CFC §105.6.6; CFC §907; NFPA 72 (2022); CCR Title 19 Ch 4; BPC §7028; Long Beach Municipal Code — Fire Prevention (adopts CFC with local Charter City amendments); City of Long Beach Finance Department — Alarm Permits and False Alarms program; City of Long Beach Fees and Charges Schedule. The deadline type is trigger based.
Who is the AHJ for fire alarm installation in Long Beach?
The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for fire alarm installation in Long Beach is the Long Beach Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau. The AHJ reviews inspection reports, issues violations, and has final authority over code interpretation. Contact the fire marshal, Robbie Grego, for questions.
What happens if I miss a fire alarm installation deadline in Long Beach?
Missing a fire alarm installation deadline in Long Beach can result in Installing without permit: stop work order + retroactive fee (2-4x normal permit fee). Without C-10 license: misdemeanor, up to $5,000 fine and/or 6 months jail. Must use CSFM-listed equipment. Per CFC §105.6.6, BPC §7028. The penalty severity is classified as high.
Does Long Beach use a third-party reporting system?
Yes, Long Beach uses TCE for filing inspection reports. Filing fees range from $18–$37 per report per system type. Submit reports at https://www1.thecomplianceengine.com.
What edition of NFPA 10 does Long Beach enforce?
Long Beach enforces the 2022 (under 2025 CFC effective January 1, 2026; previously 2021 edition under 2022 CFC) edition of NFPA 10. The current published edition is 2022. Adopted through 2022 California Fire Code (Title 24 CCR Part 9), based on IFC 2021, references NFPA 10-2021 per CBC Chapter 35; the 2025 CFC based on IFC 2024 became effective January 1, 2026.
Data current as of April 2026