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6.C. - Page 20 of 35 • Redwood City Fire Department, • North County Fire Authority,25 • South San Francisco Fire Department, and • Woodside Fire Protection District. One additional department, Coastside Fire Protection District, submitted an inspection policy, though it was specific to how engine company staff conducts business inspections and was not specifically for mandated annual inspections. The following fire departments do not have written policies and procedures regarding their inspection programs: • Colma Fire District, • San Bruno Fire Department, and • San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department. Of the policies submitted to the Grand Jury, the Grand Jury found the most comprehensive were from Menlo Park Fire Protection District (MPFPD) and North County Fire Authority (HCFA). The MPFPD's policy defines the buildings to be inspected, the procedures to be followed, and inspection fees. Additionally, the MPFPD has an Engine Company Manual that includes occupancy classifications, information on the maintenance of records, an inspection flow chart, a referral form to the Fire Prevention Division for follow up, and a master list change request form. MPFPD also has a detailed slide show presentation on building inspections for engine company staff. The NCFA policies include detailed information on staff responsibilities, assignments, and the inspection process. (b) Lists of buildings required to be inspected: All ten fire departments investigated by the Grand Jury appear to have comprehensive lists of buildings in their jurisdiction subject to mandatory inspections. These lists may also include businesses in a department's jurisdiction. (Single family residences are excluded since they are not routinely inspected.)26 (c) Inspection Process: Departments use different combinations of staff with different expertise to conduct inspections. Prevention staff receive training on fire safety codes and must understand the design and function of building systems, such as heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC), smoke 25North County Fire Authority's policy did not mention school inspections. 26 Grand Jury interviews. 2018-2019 San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury 6 109