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Type: Permit
Fire alarm systems are designed to, notify occupants, of a building or house, of a possible fire., A fire alarm system includes: initiating devices audible and visual notification devices an annunciator panel wiring, and battery backup A Fire Department plan checker reviews and approves fire alarm system plans on behalf of the Fire Marshal., For more information, call 510.583.4900. Email, haywardfirepermits@hayward-ca.gov
Type: Permit
A fire Department permit is required for all new building: Construction Alterations Repairs DemoliFiretion Improvements, For more information please call 510.583.4900. Email, haywardfirepermits@hayward-ca.gov
Type: Permit
Fire Department permits are required for: construction alterations repairs demolition improvements. Plans are reviewed for: fire engine access water supply occupancy classification built-in fire protection life safety systems annual permit requirements., For more information, please call at 510.583.4900., Email, haywardfirepermits@hayward-ca.gov
Type: Permit
Annual Inspections There are a number of occupancies within the City of Hayward that receive regular fire and life-safety inspections. General occupancies, such as industrial buildings, business offices, and retail spaces receive an annual inspection of common fire and life-safety hazards. The purpose of the annual Fire Department permit is to assure that a fire inspection is made on a regular…, For more information, please see the, Fire Safety Inspections, page. You can also contact us at 510.583.4900. , Email, haywardfirepermits@hayward-ca.gov
Type: Permit
To protect public health and safety, the City of Hayward requires any person or organization sponsoring, promoting, or engaging in an event where food will be distributed free or for a nominal charge to the public in City Parks to have a food sharing permit., DO I NEED A FOOD SHARING PERMIT?, You will need a food sharing permit if your event meets the following criteria:, It takes place in a City park, -- please note that events taking place in parks run by Hayward Area Parks and Recreation District (HARD) do not require a City food sharing permit., Food will be distributed to the public for free, or for a nominal charge., The event is not a farmer's market or commercial event, where other regulations apply., HOW DO I GET A FOOD SHARING PERMIT?, To get a food sharing permit, you must complete the following steps: Submit a permit application form Submit the permit fee Provide proof of compliance with Alameda County public health regulations Provide proof of general liability insurance meeting City criteria and waive any City liability Submit a refundable maintenance and cleaning deposit For more information, please contact the Permit…
Type: Permit
Updated, : June 15, 2026, A Food Vendor Permit is required for any mobile unit designed and used for the vending of food or food products from a fixed location. FVPs require Planning Director approval, compliance with all the regulations in, HMC Section 10-1.2735 (m), . Food Vendor are only permitted in the General Industrial (IG), Industrial Park (IP), Light Industrial (IL), Mission Boulevard - Corridor Neighborhood (MB-CN), Mission Boulevard - Neighborhood Node (MB-NN) and Mission Boulevard - Corridor Center (MB-CC), zoning districts, ., Submitting an Application, :, Contact a City of Hayward Planner, : Contact a planner by emailing, planning.division@hayward-ca.gov, or calling (510) 583-4216 to determine if the location allows Food Vendors and application submittal materials. Please include the project address and a detailed description of your project., Register for an e-Permit Portal account, : You must be a registered user of the, Hayward e-Permit Portal, before you can submit your application. Learn more about how to register on our, e-Permit Portal help page, ., Apply for your Plan Type, : Using the e-Permit Portal, apply for your Plan by completing the online application and attaching the required submittal materials. Learn more about how to apply for a Plan on our, e-Permit Portal help page, ., Required Submittal Materials, : The submittal items below are required for this project type. Please note additional submittal items may be required depending on the project scope. , Business and Operation Plan, : A written description and explanation of the business and operations of the proposed use. It should include hours of operation, number of employees, processes to occur within facility, etc., Food Truck or Equipment Detail:, A scaled drawing or manufacturer sheet specifying the dimensions of the food truck and/or vending equipment., Site Plan:, A site plan showing the location of the mobile unit, location for the vendor's personal vehicle, customer parking spaces, and location for overnight storage of the mobile unit, including distances to landscaping, parking stalls, buildings, driveways, fences, utility poles, hydrants, within 50 feet of the proposed mobile unit., Owner Authorization Form:, Only required if the applicant is not the property owner. (See Owner Authorization Form in Handouts), Project Review, : Applicants will be notified by email or can login to the e-Permit Portal for updates on their application. FVPs typically take one to two months to process. Estimated processing times do not include the time needed by the applicant to revise and resubmit their application., Paying Fees, : After submitting your application through the e-Permits Portal, the applicant will be promoted to pay the associated fees. The initial application fee for a FVP is $700.
Type: Permit
The inspection will, verify, that the, original requirements, are, maintained, and that the, storage commodity, and/or, arrangement, or, method, has, not changed., Storage commodities and methods include, : combustible material, in closely packed piles, more than 12 feet in height; combustible material, on pallets, , or, in racks, more than 12 feet in height; certain, special hazard commodities, such as rubber tires, plastics, some flammable liquids, idle pallets, etc., the critical height may be as low as 5 feet. The, purpose, of the annual Fire Department permit is to assure that a, fire inspection, is made on a, regular annual basis., For more information, call, 510.583.4900.
Type: Permit
Fire Department annual permit is required for any welding, cutting, grinding, or use of other similar open flame or spark producing appliances and equipment. Before welding or cutting is permitted, a designated area must be approved by the Fire Prevention Office of the Hayward Fire Department. The purpose of the annual Fire Department permit is to assure that a fire inspection is made on a…, For more information, call (510) 583-4900.
Type: Permit
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