Fire Prevention Bureau FAQ's

  • What are the Burbank Fire Department plan check hours?

    Plan Check Hours:
    Tuesday: 07:30 am - 9:00 am

    You may also drop off plans at the counter during the following business hours:
    Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Friday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

    For more information, please visit our Plan Check page.
  • How do I schedule a Burbank Fire Department inspection?

    If you would like to request a defensible space inspection, please go to the Schedule a Defensible Space Inspection page to complete that online form. For all other inspection requests, follow the instructions below.

    To request an after hours inspection, please fill out the Request for After Hours Inspection formTo request an inspection during business hours, please call (818) 238-FIRE (3473) or submit the online form.

  • How do I request a fire investigation report?

    Please call (818) 238-FIRE (3473). The report fee is $25.00.
  • How do I review Hazardous Materials records?

    To review HazMat records, please email your request to the Burbank Fire Prevention Bureau at BurbankFPB@burbankca.gov. You may access GeoTracker, a public database of underground storage tanks.
  • What is the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS)?

    CERS is a statewide web-based system to support Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPAs) and Participating Agencies (PAs) in electronically collecting and reporting various hazardous materials-related data as mandated by the California Health and Safety Code and 2008 legislation (AB 2286). For more information, please visit our California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) page.
  • How do I purchase a Knox Box (also known as a key lockbox) or a key operated switch?

    Products are ordered directly through the Knox Company. Please visit knoxbox.com to submit an online order.