🔥 Annual Fire Escape Inspection – Los Angeles, Orange County & San Diego

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Stay Certified & Code-Compliant with Great Escape Service & Inspections

If your property in Los Angeles County, Orange County, or San Diego County hasn’t had its annual fire escape inspection, now is the time.
At Great Escape Service & Inspections, we provide California Fire Code–compliant inspections and maintenance that keep your building safe, certified, and fully operational year-round.

Our licensed inspectors ensure compliance with California Fire Code 1032.2.1.2 and all local municipal codes across Southern California. Whether you manage an apartment complex, condominium, or commercial building, we’ll help ensure your fire escape system is safe, functional, and ready in case of emergency.

Meet All Fire Escape & Building Safety Requirements

Under Chapter 10 of the California Fire Code, all fire escape routes, stairways, balconies, and exits must remain clear, accessible, and fully functional.

If your property includes security gates, fences, or enclosures, they must be approved by a fire marshal and never block public egress.

Our inspection team helps you meet these requirements while ensuring your system passes all local building and fire department certifications in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego.

What’s Included in Our Annual Fire Escape Inspection

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We don’t just inspect — we service and maintain your entire fire escape system to ensure reliability when it matters most:

✅ Lower, lubricate, and inspect drop ladders
✅ Wire-brush clean and test all moving parts
✅ Check and lubricate the retracting cable and locking mechanism
✅ Inspect egress paths, handrails, and landing platforms for obstructions
✅ Identify and report rust, wear, or corrosion
✅ Replace worn components such as barrels, cranks, or cables
✅ Apply a visible inspection sticker with month/year certification
✅ Issue a Certificate of Completion and digital inspection report

All inspections are fully documented for fire code compliance and insurance recordkeeping.

We Service All Fire Escape Ladder Types

A red brick apartment building with multiple green-framed windows and ornate black fire escapes climbing the facade.

Our certified technicians inspect and maintain all major fire escape systems, including:

  • Accordion ladders

  • Weight-shift ladders

  • Sectional ladders

  • Pole ladders

  • Straight ladders

No matter what type of fire escape your property uses, Great Escape Service & Inspections has the expertise to keep it safe and compliant.

Southern California’s Trusted Fire Escape Inspectors

Serving property owners, managers, and HOAs across Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Diego County, we provide reliable, fast, and fully certified fire escape inspection services. From Downtown LA to Irvine, Newport Beach, Carlsbad, and beyond, our local technicians are ready to help your property meet all state and local fire safety requirements.

Common areas we serve include:
Los Angeles • Long Beach • Pasadena • Glendale • Anaheim • Irvine • Newport Beach • Dana Point • Huntington Beach • Costa Mesa • San Diego • Oceanside • Chula Vista

    • We drop and lubricate the ladder

    • We check the path of egress

    • We visually inspect the entire system

    • We offer Barrel Replacement (custom made)

    • We offer cable replacement

  • Clear the path of egress. This includes the platforms and landing path from the drop ladder to the street. The path should be completely unobstructed. Fire escapes and drop zones should be always kept clear. This is the law in San Francisco.

  • We document any deficiency or areas of concern pertaining to rust, corrosion or malfunction on the fire escape drop ladder.

    We offer a referral list for repairs such as Iron Works and Painters.

  • Yes, we issue a certificate of inspection/Service and keep it on file so you have a record that the fire escapes have been serviced. The following agencies may look ask for the certificate.

    • The San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD)

    • The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection (SFDBI)

    • It is also possible that a Section-604 inspector may ask to see it to complete the 5-year structural affidavit

    • We also add stickers to the fire escape with month and year of service

  • Most jurisdictions require annual maintenance. Some may mandate more detailed load testing every 5 years or as specified by local regulations.

Schedule your Annual Fire Escape Inspection

Protect your property and residents with professional fire escape inspections and maintenance from Great Escape Service & Inspections — your trusted local experts serving Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Diego County.

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