RVFD Permit Guide

Although the codes and standards for the different planning jurisdictions within Ross Valley Fire Department's area are similar, the planning and permit process varies greatly. Please review the submission guidelines below carefully to avoid project delays.

Plan Submittals

NEW! Effective January 1, 2023, all permit applications and plan reviews must be submitted digitally. Paper plans/applications will not be accepted.

The following is intended to guide the applicant how to apply for a fire permit or plan review:

Download and complete the Plan Submittal Application PDF Document.
Submit plans and the completed application in PDF format to planreview@rossvalleyfire.org
- Include supporting documentation when applicable:
  - Cut Sheets and Calculations
  - Permit Applications (from Towns or County)
  - Documentation of application Fees (from Towns or County)
Fire fees will be invoiced and sent to the applicant through SQUARE. Fees will be due at time of invoice.
- The minimum permit fee is listed in our current Fee Schedule. These fees are the minimum charge for a typical application. Additional charges may apply for large projects and re-inspections, or failures to comply, which result in additional inspections
Once the review is completed and fees collected, plans with conditions will be returned to the applicant via email.
Approved plans and conditions of approval shall be readily available on-site for all inspections.

** DISCLAIMER: Please disregard the information below. We are working on updating our website. The most accurate instructions on submitting a permit or plan review is above.

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Plan Submittals

NEW! Effective January 1, 2023, all permit applications and plan reviews must be submitted digitally. Paper plans/applications will not be accepted.

The following is intended to guide the applicant how to apply for a fire permit or plan review:

Download and complete the Plan Submittal Application PDF Document.
Submit plans and the completed application in PDF format to planreview@rossvalleyfire.org
- Include supporting documentation when applicable:
  - Cut Sheets and Calculations
  - Permit Applications (from Towns or County)
  - Documentation of application Fees (from Towns or County)
Fire fees will be invoiced and sent to the applicant through SQUARE. Fees will be due at time of invoice.
- The minimum permit fee is listed in our current Fee Schedule. These fees are the minimum charge for a typical application. Additional charges may apply for large projects and re-inspections, or failures to comply, which result in additional inspections
Once the review is completed and fees collected, plans with conditions will be returned to the applicant via email.
Approved plans and conditions of approval shall be readily available on-site for all inspections.

** DISCLAIMER: Please disregard the information below. We are working on updating our website. The most accurate instructions on submitting a permit or plan review is above.

Construction Phase

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Submission Location:

Ross Valley Fire Department
777 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960

Cost for Review:

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Fee description.

The current fully burdened hourly rate is $110.00 per hour.

Turnaround Time:

10-14 Business Days Upon Complete Plan Submission

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Submission Location:

Ross Valley Fire Department
777 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960

Cost for Review:

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Fee description.

The current fully burdened hourly rate is $110.00 per hour.

Turnaround Time:

10-14 Business Days Upon Complete Plan Submission

Submission Requirements:

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Fire Standard (Title and Number)

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Planning Phase

Many projects require planning department review prior to the building permit application process. In these cases the Town Planning Departments (Ross, San Anselmo and Fairfax) will request Ross Valley Fire Department to review the projects.

The Town will route planning applications to the Ross Valley Fire Department for a courtesy review. The purpose of the fire department review is to advise the applicant, as early as possible, should plans conflict with fire code regulations. An example would be if a fire apparatus accees road is required, the location or design of the structure may need to be altered.

All design plans and correspondences are routed through the Town Planning Department. A complete review is completed during the Building Construction submittal phase.

Visit our Process Guide: Planning Review to learn how to navigate the planning phase of your project...