Fire Prevention
- Boulder Creek Fire Protection District Fire Codes
- Boulder Creek Fire Protection District Fee Schedule
Fire Prevention Announcements
2025 Fire Code Adoption in progress:
First public reading of Resolution 25-08, local Fire Code Adoption Ordinance 2025-08 was conducted at our Special Board Meeting on September 23rd at 10:00am.
Second public reading of Resolution 25-08, local Fire Code Adoption Ordinance 2025-08. Possible action by Board.
Public hearings will be held at the Administrative Offices of the Boulder Creek Fire Protection District, 13230 Central Ave Boulder Creek, CA 95006.
Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for review at the District Office, located at 13230 Central Ave Boulder Creek, CA 95006.
Santa Cruz County Standards
- 5000: Index of FPO Standards
- FPO-000: Guide for Adopting Standards
- FPO-001 Fire Sprinkler Contractors List
- FPO-002 Underground Contractors List
- FPO-003 Cannabis Guidelines
- FPO-004 Weed Abatement Contractors List
- FPO-005 13-D Systems on Public Water Supply
- FPO-006 13-D Systems on Private Water Supply
- FPO-007_Guide_to_Water_Storage_Tanks
- FPO-008 Bridge Limit Sign
- FPO-009 Residential CNG Refueling Appliances
- FPO-010 Large Family Day Cares (9-14 kids)
- FPO-011 Festival Booths & Tents
- FPO-012 Maximum Grade & Vertical Clearance
- FPO-013 Turnouts (outside urban service line)
- FPO-014 Roadbed Construction
- FPO-015 Turnarounds (outside urban service line)
- FPO-016 Address Standards
- FPO-016A: Sign Requirements
- FPO-017 Fire Hydrant Markings
Coming Soon
- Permit Application
- Construction Plans
Knox Box
Approved Gate / Access Locking Options (pdf)
For over 40 Years, Knox has led the industry in providing secure and safe access for first responders. With Knox Rapid Access Solutions, there’s no more forced entries or waiting for property owners to unlock doors in the middle of the night.
Designed with simplicity in mind, Knox Rapid Access Solutions use one master key to unlock Knox products in your jurisdiction for immediate access to:
- Buildings
- Gates
- Fire Protection Systems
The Boulder Creek Fire Department has a page on the Knox Box website with information on available products and systems: Knox Products for Boulder Creek
Defensible Space/ Home Hardening
How safe is your home from Wildland fires? For information on how to protect your home see the Living with Fire in Santa Cruz County booklet.
Defensible space inspections look at several different aspects of a home owners property.
Inspections available by appointment if you have further questions regarding defensible space. Contact the District office for an appointment.
Fire Resistant Plant Lists
Visit the links below for information on fire resistive plants: