Fire Marshal Kevin Shin

Fire prevention isn’t just a responsibility—it’s a partnership with our community.

Together, we build a safer Manhattan Beach.

Fire Prevention Bureau (FPB)

The Manhattan Beach Fire Prevention Bureau (FPB), led by the Fire Marshal, is staffed by dedicated civilian professionals committed to protecting the Manhattan Beach community through proactive safety measures, education, and enforcement. FPB's mission is to reduce fire risk, prevent property loss, and safeguard against environmental hazards by ensuring compliance with fire codes and promoting public awareness. Their work supports a safer, more resilient city.

The FPB conducts fire safety inspections across a wide range of occupancies, including high-rise buildings, hotels, businesses, apartment complexes, schools, public assembly venues, healthcare facilities, special events, film productions, fire alarm systems, and medical gas installations. The FPB also oversees the issuance of fire permits, inspects new construction and tenant improvements, and evaluates automatic fire protection systems to ensure operational readiness and code compliance. In addition, the FPB delivers public education, and safety awareness programs to residents, schools, and businesses, and conducts origin-and-cause investigations to identify contributing factors, support enforcement efforts, and assist with post-incident analysis.

The FPB provides a comprehensive suite of services encompassing community education and preparedness, emergency planning, fire prevention, fire investigation, vegetation management, and plan review for new and modified construction projects.

The FPB is committed to preventing loss of life, property damage, and environmental harm, and takes pride in delivering the highest level of service and expertise in partnership with the Manhattan Beach Community.

Contact the Fire Prevention Bureau

Main Phone Number/Inspection Billing Questions: (310) 802-5200

Email: fireprevention@manhattanbeach.gov

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