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Fire Permit
This permit is required for the installation of fire suppression systems, fire alarm system, or component of such systems, and to comply with the minimum standards necessary to safeguard public health, safety and welfare. In addition, fire permits are required prior to altering, adding or replacing any existing fire suppression or fire alarm system. A fire permit is not required for the maintenance of fire suppression and fire alarm systems pursuant to Chapter 9 in the California Fire Code.
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- Sprinkler/Suppression/Standpipe systems - Designer of record (installing C-16 contractor) or California licensed Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineer.
- Fire Underground systems – Designer of record (installing C-16, C-34, C-36 or General Engineering Contractors A or California licensed Civil or Fire Protection Engineer).
- Fire Alarm systems –Designer of record (installing C-10 contractor) or California licensed Fire Protection or Electrical Engineer.
- Additions and Modifications to the California Codes
- Adoption of the California Fire Code – Chapter 5, Article 5, Division 1
- Additions to the California Fire Code – Chapter 5, Article 5, Divisions 2 - 87
- Adoption of the California Fire Code –
A Fire Permit is not required for the maintenance of fire suppression and fire alarm systems pursuant to Chapter 9 in the California Fire Code. Learn more about exemptions from a fire permit.
- Fire Suppression Systems
- Information Bulletin 181 - Private Fire Underground and Hydrants
- Information Bulletin 124 - Single Dwelling Unit/Duplex Sprinkler Systems
- Information Bulletin 139 - All Other Buildings and Structures Sprinkler Systems
- Tenant Improvements (TIs): Projects involving the replacement, movement, or addition of up to 20 sprinklers in a light hazard, wet sprinkler system will not require submittal of sprinkler plans provided that the design meets the conditions specified in Sections II and III of Affidavit for Fire Sprinkler Alterations or TIs (Form DS-161).
- All other TIs and new buildings must provide plans and calculations as specified in Information Bulletin 139
- Tenant Improvements (TIs): Projects involving the replacement, movement, or addition of up to 20 sprinklers in a light hazard, wet sprinkler system will not require submittal of sprinkler plans provided that the design meets the conditions specified in Sections II and III of
- Information Bulletin 137 - Fire Alarm Systems
- Projects involving the replacement, movement, or addition of up to four fire alarm devices or appliances in an existing fire alarm system will not require submittal of fire alarm plans, calculations and manufacturer’s data sheets provided that the design meets the conditions specified in Sections II or III of Affidavit for Fire Alarm Alterations or TIs (Form DS-163).
- All other TIs and new buildings must provide plans and calculations as specified in Information Bulletin 137.
- Projects involving the replacement, movement, or addition of up to four fire alarm devices or appliances in an existing fire alarm system will not require submittal of fire alarm plans, calculations and manufacturer’s data sheets provided that the design meets the conditions specified in Sections II or III of
- Information Bulletin 506 - Fee Schedule for Fire Permit Fees
- Information Bulletin 120 - Project Inspections
- Information Bulletins
- Information Bulletin 124 - How to Obtain a Permit for a Residential Fire Sprinkler System
- Information Bulletin 139 - How to Obtain a Permit for Fire Sprinkler Systems
- Information Bulletin 180 - How to Obtain Hydrant Flow Data
- Information Bulletin 181 - How to Obtain a Permit for Private Underground Fire Service and Hydrants
- Information Bulletin 137 - How to Obtain a Permit for Fire Alarm Systems
- Technical Bulletins
- Technical Bulletin FIRE-9-1 - Sprinklers, Standpipes, Fire Pumps and Secondary Water Supply for High-Rises
- Technical Bulletin FIRE-9-2 - Requirements for Fire Alarm Control Panels
- Technical Bulletin FIRE-9-3 - Sprinkler Protection for Balconies, Canopies, Porte-Cochéres, and Decks
- Technical Bulletin FIRE-9-4 - Fire Alarm Wiring
- Technical Bulletin FIRE-9-5 - Design of Sprinkler Systems in Shell Buildings
- Technical Bulletin FIRE-9-6 - Standpipe System Requirements
- Technical Bulletin RESD-3-1 - Fire Sprinkler Requirements for Additions to Existing, Non-Sprinklered Dwellings
- Forms
- Form DS-160 - Hydrant Flow Request
- Form DS-161 - Affidavit for Fire Sprinkler Alterations or Tenant Improvements (TIs)
- Form DS-163 - Affidavit for Fire Alarm Alterations or Tenant Improvements (TIs)