Universal Fire Equipment Company
Report verdict
Licensed & active (expires 2027-07-31) · No board discipline flag found in covered sources · 102 permits on file
88/100 HomeProFax Score — public-record factors only, not a rating of workmanship. How the score works Full report
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What this report checks
Score breakdown
| Factor | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| License status | 35/35 | Active license on file with a state board |
| Discipline & legal flags | 20/20 | No disciplinary flag on board record |
| Permit history | 20/20 | 102 permits on file |
| Reviews (BBB + HomeProFax) | 13/25 | No BBB rating on file and no approved HomeProFax reviews yet (neutral). External ratings are linked below, not stored |
A simple, transparent sum of public-record factors. How the score works. Not a rating of workmanship.
Source data as of: Report rebuilt from source files on 2026-10-19 · CSLB bond/workers' comp as of 2026-10-14 · most recent permit on file: 2025-08-08.
What we checked
| License | Checked | CA Sole Owner #963648 · active |
| Bond | Checked | $25,000 with WESTERN SURETY COMPANY · as of 2026-10-14 |
| Workers' comp | Checked | Exempt · as of 2026-10-14 |
| Years licensed | Checked | Licensed since 2011 |
| Business registration | Not available in CA | State business registry not loaded yet |
| Permits | Checked | 102 permits on record |
| Discipline | Checked | none on record |
| OSHA | Not checked yet | OSHA records not checked yet |
| Reviews & outside links | Not checked yet | No review lookup run yet |
| Contractor-provided | Not checked yet | Nothing provided by the contractor yet |
Public records as of their source dates. Board status is shown as reported by the board. Not a guarantee. Ask the contractor for their verified HomeProFax report.
Licenses
Licensed since 2011 (earliest original issue date on these state license records; not a business start date)
| License # | Type | Status | Issued | Expires | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA 963648 | Sole Owner (C16) Workers' comp: Exempt; Contractor bond: $25000 (WESTERN SURETY COMPANY) | clear | 2011-07-26 | 2027-07-31 | State board |
Bond & workers' comp
| Contractor bond | $25,000 · WESTERN SURETY COMPANY · effective 2025-07-06 |
|---|---|
| Workers' comp | Exempt (no employees reported to CSLB) · effective 2025-07-21 |
Source: CSLB Public Data Portal (License Master), as of 2026-10-14. Verify current bond and insurance with CSLB and the insurer before you hire.
Building permits
| Date | Permit | Type | Address | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-08 | 202508072488 | otc alterations permit | 410 Dewey Bl | $9,000 |
| 2016-11-18 | 201611183126 | otc alterations permit | 1501 Folsom St | $4,500 |
| 2016-09-29 | 201609299156 | otc alterations permit | 4100 03rd St | $1,500 |
| 2014-12-05 | 201412053177 | otc alterations permit | 4100 03rd St | $4,500 |
| 2014-01-21 | 201401216742 | otc alterations permit | 1033 Irving St | $3,500 |
| 2013-12-12 | 201312113901 | otc alterations permit | 646 Washington St | $3,500 |
| 2013-12-09 | 201312093617 | otc alterations permit | 850 Ulloa St | $3,500 |
| 2013-12-09 | 201312093614 | otc alterations permit | 1862 Divisadero St | $3,500 |
| 2013-08-20 | 201308204707 | otc alterations permit | 294 Turk St | $4,000 |
| 2013-08-08 | 201308083813 | otc alterations permit | 3321 20th St | $4,100 |
| 2013-05-24 | 201305247903 | otc alterations permit | 1639 Polk St | $3,700 |
| 2013-05-24 | 201305247909 | otc alterations permit | 1639 Polk St | $3,700 |
| 2013-04-26 | 201304265601 | otc alterations permit | 1356 Polk St | $4,000 |
| 2012-11-09 | 201211093960 | otc alterations permit | 2282 Mission St | $3,700 |
| 2012-08-27 | 201208278299 | otc alterations permit | 2011 Bay Shore Bl | $4,000 |
| 2012-08-10 | 201208107080 | otc alterations permit | 1202 Sutter St | $3,300 |
| 2011-11-04 | 201111048323 | otc alterations permit | 299 09th St | $3,500 |
| 2011-08-17 | 201108172658 | otc alterations permit | 6314 Geary Bl | $9,000 |
| 2011-05-23 | 201105236620 | otc alterations permit | 2240 Mission St | $1 |
| 2011-02-22 | 201102220709 | otc alterations permit | 3147 16th St | $3,600 |
| 2011-02-22 | 201102220713 | otc alterations permit | 2380 Lombard St | $1 |
| 2011-02-07 | 201102079765 | otc alterations permit | 272 Claremont Bl | $3,000 |
| 2011-01-20 | 201101208690 | otc alterations permit | 1042 Taraval St | $3,500 |
| 2010-12-09 | 201012096397 | otc alterations permit | 1336 09th Av | $3,000 |
| 2010-11-30 | 201011305790 | otc alterations permit | 838 Irving St | $2,400 |
| 2010-10-12 | 201010122736 | otc alterations permit | 101 Utah St | $4,500 |
| 2010-10-12 | 201010122737 | otc alterations permit | 910 Geary St | $4,500 |
| 2010-09-08 | 201009080426 | otc alterations permit | 280 Golden Gate Av | $3,000 |
| 2010-08-19 | 201008199151 | otc alterations permit | 2380 Lombard St | $4,500 |
| 2010-08-19 | 201008199152 | otc alterations permit | 298 Gough St | $2,800 |
| 2010-07-29 | 201007297739 | otc alterations permit | 1681 Church St | $2,800 |
| 2010-07-29 | 201007297736 | otc alterations permit | 426 Larkin St | $2,800 |
| 2010-06-24 | 201006245209 | otc alterations permit | 720 Grant Av | $1 |
| 2010-06-24 | 201006245210 | otc alterations permit | 3809 Geary Bl | $3,000 |
| 2010-06-07 | 201006073990 | otc alterations permit | 1399 09th Av | $1 |
| 2010-06-07 | 201006073988 | otc alterations permit | 321 Kearny St | $4,000 |
| 2010-06-07 | 201006073981 | otc alterations permit | 3420 Geary Bl | $4,000 |
| 2010-06-07 | 201006073982 | otc alterations permit | 1626 Taraval St | $4,000 |
| 2010-05-26 | 201005253144 | otc alterations permit | 1399 09th Av | $3,200 |
| 2010-05-12 | 201005122291 | otc alterations permit | 8 Mint Pz | $4,000 |
| 2010-04-13 | 201004130168 | otc alterations permit | 4683 Mission St | $2,500 |
| 2010-04-13 | 201004130174 | otc alterations permit | 2195 Mission St | $3,000 |
| 2010-04-06 | 201004069733 | otc alterations permit | 1708 Laguna St | $2,200 |
| 2010-03-18 | 201003188489 | otc alterations permit | 2401 California St | $4,000 |
| 2010-03-10 | 201003107924 | otc alterations permit | 5420 Geary Bl | $2,400 |
| 2010-02-10 | 201002106322 | otc alterations permit | 4526 03rd St | $2,200 |
| 2010-01-14 | 201001144787 | otc alterations permit | 2500 Noriega St | $2,800 |
| 2009-12-30 | 200912304025 | otc alterations permit | 2200 Market St | $1 |
| 2009-12-22 | 200912223721 | otc alterations permit | 150 West Portal Av | $1 |
| 2009-12-22 | 200912223709 | otc alterations permit | 2200 Market St | $3,400 |
| 2009-10-08 | 200910088615 | otc alterations permit | 150 West Portal Av | $3,500 |
| 2009-09-16 | 200909166962 | otc alterations permit | 1161 Post St | $1 |
| 2009-09-03 | 200909036190 | otc alterations permit | 1136 Valencia St | $2,500 |
| 2009-08-31 | 200908245430 | otc alterations permit | 2420 Lombard St | $4,000 |
| 2009-08-24 | 200908245416 | otc alterations permit | 242 Ofarrell St | $3,500 |
| 2009-06-23 | 200906231087 | otc alterations permit | 1050 Mcallister St | $2,500 |
| 2009-06-23 | 200906231089 | otc alterations permit | 2000 Bryant St | $2,500 |
| 2009-06-15 | 200906150445 | otc alterations permit | 3034 24th St | $2,400 |
| 2009-05-27 | 200905279193 | otc alterations permit | 260 Valencia St | $2,400 |
| 2009-04-29 | 200904297325 | otc alterations permit | 660 Howard St | $3,000 |
| 2009-04-15 | 200904156338 | otc alterations permit | 1131 Folsom St | $2,500 |
| 2009-03-25 | 200903254847 | otc alterations permit | 205 Oak St | $2,500 |
| 2009-03-18 | 200903184354 | otc alterations permit | 655 Divisadero St | $2,500 |
| 2009-03-09 | 200903093661 | otc alterations permit | 845 Irving St | $2,200 |
| 2009-03-09 | 200903093659 | otc alterations permit | 4036 Balboa St | $2,200 |
| 2009-03-09 | 200903093664 | otc alterations permit | 5479 Mission St | $2,500 |
| 2009-02-23 | 200902232597 | otc alterations permit | 1581 Webster St | $4,000 |
| 2009-02-23 | 200902232600 | otc alterations permit | 555 Geary St | $4,500 |
| 2009-02-09 | 200902091689 | otc alterations permit | 1220 09th Av | $2,200 |
| 2009-02-03 | 200902031333 | otc alterations permit | 5524 Geary Bl | $6,000 |
| 2008-11-25 | 200811257318 | otc alterations permit | 1100 Van Ness Av | $2,500 |
| 2008-11-18 | 200811186820 | otc alterations permit | 2809 24th St | $2,200 |
| 2008-11-05 | 200811055910 | otc alterations permit | 8 06th St | $2,200 |
| 2008-11-05 | 200811055911 | otc alterations permit | 1001 Market St | $2,500 |
| 2008-11-05 | 200811055908 | otc alterations permit | 6 06th St | $3,500 |
| 2008-10-06 | 200810063459 | otc alterations permit | 1400 Judah St | $2,200 |
| 2008-08-20 | 200808209629 | otc alterations permit | 2943 Mission St | $2,800 |
| 2008-08-20 | 200808209628 | otc alterations permit | 1700 Post St | $2,500 |
| 2008-06-25 | 200806255308 | otc alterations permit | 300 De Haro St | $2,400 |
| 2008-06-03 | 200806033513 | otc alterations permit | 360 Ritch St | $2,500 |
| 2008-05-09 | 200805091732 | otc alterations permit | 1250 Jones St | $2,200 |
| 2008-03-04 | 200803046279 | otc alterations permit | 292 14th St | $2,000 |
| 2008-01-31 | 200801313702 | otc alterations permit | 3906 03rd St | $2,500 |
| 2007-11-15 | 200711158235 | otc alterations permit | 5317 Geary Bl | $2,500 |
| 2007-10-16 | 200710165530 | otc alterations permit | 2105 Chestnut St | $2,300 |
| 2007-07-26 | 200707267805 | otc alterations permit | 800 Greenwich St | $3,500 |
| 2007-06-12 | 200706123616 | otc alterations permit | 1500 Irving St | $2,400 |
| 2007-06-12 | 200706113570 | otc alterations permit | 331 Clement St | $2,400 |
| 2006-12-18 | 200612180030 | otc alterations permit | 673 Geary St | $2,300 |
| 2006-11-06 | 200611066951 | otc alterations permit | 2909 Webster St | $4,500 |
| 2006-11-06 | 200611066949 | otc alterations permit | 3944 Geary Bl | $3,800 |
| 2006-09-26 | 200609263400 | otc alterations permit | 1439 Taraval St | $2,200 |
| 2006-08-18 | 200608189885 | otc alterations permit | 1770 Scott St | $2,700 |
| 2006-07-06 | 200607065847 | otc alterations permit | 4230 18th St | $1,500 |
| 2006-06-08 | 200606083563 | otc alterations permit | 288 Golden Gate Av | $2,250 |
| 2006-05-03 | 200605030557 | otc alterations permit | 2337 Market St | $2,300 |
| 2006-03-14 | 200603146677 | otc alterations permit | 708 14th St | $2,900 |
| 2005-11-02 | 200511027158 | otc alterations permit | 907 Irving St | $2,000 |
| 2005-08-11 | 200508110103 | otc alterations permit | 533 Haight St | $2,200 |
| 2004-12-29 | 200412292311 | otc alterations permit | 5338 Geary Bl | $1,800 |
Showing the 100 most recent of 102 permits on file. Source: DataSF (Building Permits + Building Permits Contacts)
Source: DataSF, City and County of San Francisco (Building Permits; Building Permits Contacts).
Discipline, complaints & legal
No board discipline or complaints found in our current sources. Federal court search (CourtListener): no state-consistent possible match in our last sample run, or not yet run for this contractor.
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Universal Fire Equipment Company · Fire Protection Contractor
San Francisco, CA
License on file: CA ••••3648
Sources for this report
- CA license board
- DataSF (Building Permits + Building Permits Contacts)
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