Woodland Fire Department 

Information for Businesses Page

Welcome to the Woodland Fire Department's Information for Businesses page, your ultimate resource hub for fire and life safety guidelines tailored specifically for business owners. Whether you're launching a new enterprise or overseeing an established one, prioritizing the safety of your property and employees is our top priority.

Here, with the support of our Community Risk Reduction Division, you'll uncover comprehensive information created to guide you through fire safety regulations and protocols. Our CRR team has provided below a wealth of resources to empower you in strengthening your business against potential risks and emergencies.

BUSINESS CONTACT INFORMATION

Maintaining up-to-date business contact information with the Community Risk Reduction Division is invaluable for ensuring seamless coordination of fire and life safety inspections and optimizing the understanding of fire systems and operations within commercial establishments. 

By promptly providing accurate contact details, businesses enable efficient communication channels, facilitating the scheduling of inspections and dissemination of vital safety information. This proactive approach not only streamlines the inspection process but also allows for tailored guidance and support based on the specific needs and configurations of each business. Moreover, updated contact information enables the Community Risk Reduction Division to promptly address any emerging safety concerns or changes in regulations, fostering a proactive and collaborative approach to fire prevention and mitigation. 

Ultimately, this partnership between businesses and the division enhances overall safety standards, protects assets, and safeguards the well-being of employees and customers alike.

Who should complete the Business Contact Information form?

• Businesses wishing to update their contact information (recommended annually)
• New Businesses
• Existing businesses with new ownership

To complete the Business Contact Information form, click on the form button below:

DO I NEED A CITY OF WOODLAND BUSINESS LICENSE?

Yes, a City of Woodland Business License is required. Illegal Businesses are prohibited. City of Woodland Municipal Code 5.04.040 states "No person shall transact and carry on a business in the City without first procuring a license therefor, except that no license shall be required of any person for any mere delivery in the City of any property purchased or acquired in good faith from such person at his or her regular place of business outside the City, where no intent by such person is shown to exist to evade the provisions of this chapter. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, no person shall transact, perform, engage in and carry on in the City of Woodland any business, trade, profession, calling, use or occupation that cannot be, or is not, conducted or carried out without being in violation of State or Federal law, or this code, and no license will be issued for any such business, trade, profession, calling, use, or occupation."

For more information or to obtain a Business License application, click on the license button below:

FIRE PERMIT & LIFE SAFETY INSPECTIONS

What do fire inspectors look for during an annual fire inspection?

Annual fire inspections help mitigate known hazards and ensure that our community is maintained safely and acceptably per state fire, building, and property maintenance codes. Our Community Risk Reduction Specialists or Suppression Crews review proper maintenance of items such as fire protection systems, egress systems, and fire protective construction and confirm sufficient site access for Fire Department personnel. Check on the brochure below to learn more about common violations in businesses.

To see inspection checklists and fire operational permit information, click the fire extinguisher button below:

NEW BUSINESS

If you are opening a new business, please complete the fire safety inspection form below:

SCHEDULE A NEW BUSINESS FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION 

Questions?

If you have questions about a recent inspection, please contact the Community Risk Reduction Division at (530) 661-5857.