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Alternate Means of Protection


If practical difficulties prohibit the use of materials and methods prescribed in the Hayward Fire Code, the Fire Marshal may approve the use of alternate means of protection in the design, use or operation of a structure or equipment.

Approval is granted only if the Fire Marshal finds that the proposed alternate means of protection shall provide, at least, an equivalent quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety as those intended in the Hayward Fire Code.

Steps include:
  1. completion of a Fire Department Permit Application;

  2. a written request for approval that describes clearly the practical difficulties encountered or anticipated and explains how the proposed alternate means of protection secure public safety and meet the spirit and intent of the Hayward Fire Code;

  3. submittal of the written request, the completed Permit Application, and a check for the appropriate fees for the review of your proposal to:
    Fire Marshal
    Fire Prevention
    777 B Street
    Hayward, CA 94541-5007
For more information, please call Fire Prevention at 510-583-4920

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