The items listed below are for the most common services and fees. For a complete listing of services and fees, please refer to the Master Fee Schedule.
Fire Code & Fee Schedule
Fire Code & Fee Schedule
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The Statewide burn ban takes effect May 1st each year. During the burn ban, it is illegal to burn without a CalFire Burn Exemption.
Use of lawnmowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, etc. are permissible however, we recommend you use these responsibly and in the earlier part of the day to avoid the heat.
Cooking fires are permitted.
Camping fires are only allowed within permitted areas (i.e. permitted campgrounds).
Complaints can be filed for overgrown vegetation that may be in violation of the Fire Code. Please complete the Vegetation Complaint Form.
Complaints are anonymous.
Complaints are inspected once a week.
Violators will receive a 1st notice to abate in 14 days.
If not remedied, violators will receive a citation in accordance with the Fire Code.
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Please contact the Fire Marshal directly for any cannabis/hemp permitting inquiries.
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Fire sprinkler plans must be reviewed and approved by the Fire Marshal.
Plans can be dropped off to the station Monday-Friday 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm
There must be 3 sets of plans which include calculations.
Residential plan fees for water type systems start at $270.
Commerical plan fees for water type systems start at $738.
Non-water type systems start at $370.
Additional fees may apply. View the Master Fee Schedule for a complete listing of fees/services.
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Fire alarm plans must be reviewed and approved by the Fire Marshal.
Plans can be dropped off to the station Monday-Friday 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm.
There must be 3 sets of plans.
Plan fees start at $735.
Additional fees may apply. View the Master Fee Schedule for a complete listing of fees/services
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Solar plans must be reviewed and approved by the Fire Marshal.
Plans can be dropped off to the station Monday-Friday 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm.
There must be 3 sets of plans.
Residential plan fees start at $90.
Commercial plan fees start at $180.
Battery backup fees start $270.
Additional fees may apply. View the Master Fee Schedule for a complete listing of fees/services.
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Refer to the following diagram for residential water storage tank guidelines.
Water Storage Tank plans must be reviewed and approved by the Fire Marshal.
Plans can be dropped off to the station Monday-Friday 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm.
There must be 3 sets of plans.
Fees start at $550.
Additional fees may apply. View the Master Fee Schedule for a complete listing of fees/services.
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Fire mitigation fees are paid for all new construction or additions. They must be paid before city or county agencies will issue a building permit.
Plans can be brought to the station Monday-Friday 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm.
There must be 1 set of plans which have the building plan and the site plan. Hand drawn plans will only be accepted if they are neatly drawn to scale showing all measurements, setbacks, etc. The county and city building departments must accept the plans being provided.
Mitigation fees are $1.00/sqft of all covered areas including covered decks, porches, carport.
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The information included in the below Commercial Tenant Improvement Plan Review form is only to assist homeowners/architects/engineers with knowing what things the Fire Marshal will be looking at.
Occupancy Inspections
Below are the inspection guides based on occupancy type. These can be used to assist with preparing for your inspection. Please refer to the Master Fee Schedule for the associated costs.