Inspections

The El Segundo Fire Department is committed to improving public safety through the enforcement of building standards relating to fire and panic safety as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission and any other regulations that have been formally adopted by the City of El Segundo for the prevention of fire or the protection of life and property against fire or panic.

The El Segundo Fire Department inspects the following types of buildings:

  • Apartments
  • Condominiums/Townhomes
  • Hotels

The frequency of inspections are based on type of building. Apartments, 3 units or more, condominiums/townhomes, and hotels are inspected annually for compliance with building standards and other regulations of the State Fire Marshal (Health and Safety Code ยง 13146.2).

New Software

The El Segundo Fire Department has upgraded its Fire Prevention software platform from Streamline/Fire Recovery to OpenGov.

This transition better aligns Fire Prevention operations with other City software systems and improves efficiency for inspections, invoicing, and customer service.

Please note the following: Outstanding balances from previous fire inspections may continue to be paid through Fire Recovery until those invoices are resolved. New inspections going forward will be managed through OpenGov. New invoices will be issued directly by the City of El Segundo and delivered via email.

Online payments for new invoices will be processed through Stripe, the City's secure online payment platform. Invoices will look different than in previous years and will be sent directly from the City of El Segundo. Please review all correspondence carefully to ensure invoices are received and processed in a timely manner. Property owners and managers will be able to access and view fire inspection reports online through the OpenGov portal by creating a secure account.

Access to your records will be limited to authorized users associated with your account. No action is required at this time. If you receive a new inspection invoice after the transition, please follow the payment instructions included in the email. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we implement this upgraded system.

Our goal is to provide a more streamlined and user-friendly experience for property owners and managers. If you have any questions regarding this transition, please contact the El Segundo Fire Prevention Division at 310-524-2395