How to Request a Fire Safety Officer

A fire safety officer ensures the safeguarding of life and property and is required for specific events held in Santa Monica. A Fire Safety Officer (FSO) is required for:

  • Public Assemblies in High-Rise Buildings
  • Change of Use Public Assemblies in Buildings Not Classified by the Santa Monica Building Code for Public Assemblies
  • All Fireworks Displays and/or Special Effects
  • Fenced outdoor special events
  • City owned facilities
  • Events with generators greater than 6.500K watts
  • Filming with more than 49 people
  • Tents with greater than 500 people
  • Barker Hangar events with more than 299 people
  • Any event when determined by Fire Marshal
Continue the Process:
  1. Review the FAQ's

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    Before getting started take a moment to familiarize yourself with our frequently asked questions.

  2. Complete the Fire Safety Officer Request

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    Fire Safety Officer Request Form and submit to sm.fireprevention@santamonica.gov, Attn: Fire Safety Officer Request.

  3. Complete the Event Application

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    Permit Application and submit to sm.fireprevention@santamonica.gov, Attn: Event Permit Application. 

  1. Review the FAQ's

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    Before getting started take a moment to familiarize yourself with our frequently asked questions.

  2. Complete both the

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    Fire Safety Officer Request and Fire Event Permit Application Form and Drop off: Monday-Thursday & City Hall Open Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    Fire Prevention Offices
    Santa Monica Fire
    333 W. Olympic Dr., 2nd Floor
    Santa Monica, CA 90401


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