Automatic fire sprinkler systems are required to be installed in many buildings located in the areas served by the Modesto Fire Department (MFD).
New & Existing Structures
Each fire district has its own individual amendments to 2013 California Fire Code (CFC) 903.2. Contact the appropriate agency for information about the requirements for a specific fire district.
Who to Contact
- Fire code questions for all unincorporated areas of Stanislaus County and the cities of Hughson and Newman should be referred to the Stanislaus County Fire Warden's office at 209-552-3700.
- The cities of Ceres [209-538-5703], Oakdale [209-845-3660], Patterson [209-895-8130], and Turlock [209-668-5580] each operate their own fire department. Contact the Fire Prevention Division directly for assistance with all fire code questions within those cities.
- The Stanislaus Consolidated Fire District should be contacted at 209-869-7470 for assistance with all fire code questions within the City of Riverbank.