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09 April 2024
Uniformed Fire Inspectors will conduct Wildfire Defensible Space and Home Hardening Evaluations on residential properties in Sleepy Hollow starting as early as the week of 4/15/24 (see attached map). Inspectors will confirm that you have completed ve...

Inspections

 

  • 48 hour advanced notice is required for scheduling inspections. To schedule an inspection email: prevention@rossvalleyfire.org
  • Fire Sprinkler Systems require two inspections: a hydro/rough and a final. Both inspection fees are included in the initial sprinkler system submission fee.
  • Re-inspections or failures to comply will result in an additional inspection fee of $110 per visit.

 

 

Review

 

  • Expected turnaround time is 10 business days, there is no over-the-counter review.
  • Applicant will be notified by phone when plan review comments are ready. Completed plans can be picked-up at RVFD Administrative Office.

 

 

 

Codes

 

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Fire sprinkler requirements differ by structure type: commerical structures, residential structures other than one and two family dwellings, and residential dwellings. All systems can be designed to meet higher standards. 

Systems are typically designed and installed by a C-16 licensed fire protection contractor. All copies of the plans shall be wet-stamped and signed by the licensed designer.

  • Commercial structures need to comply with NFPA 13.
  • Residential structures other than one and two family dwellings need to comply with NFPA 13R and local standards.
  • Residential dwellings need to comply with NFPA 13D and RVFD Standard 401D

pdf401D Residential Fire Sprinkler System Standard

 

 

Submission

 

Submit to RVFD Administrative Office, 777 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo, Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm:

  • Completed RVFD Plan Submittal Form
  • Two sets of plans (wet-stamped and signed), two sets of cut sheets and calculations
  • The minimum permit fee is listed in the 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.

Fees are due at the time of plan submittal and the accepted methods of payment include:

 

 

Creek Level Monitoring

Fairfax

Fairfax Creek Level Graph

Notes:
Gauge located behind Fairfax Town Hall.
Flood: Action: 6.7 ft.; Minor: 8.7 ft.; Moderate: 10.7 ft.


 

Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow Creek Level Graph

Notes:
Gauge located at 150 Butterfield Rd. 
Flood: Action: 5.3 ft.; Minor: 7.8 ft.; Moderate: 8.8 ft.


 

San Anselmo

San Anselmo Creek Level Graph

Notes:
Gauge located at 730 San Anselmo Ave. 
Flood: Action: 11.3 ft.; Minor: 13.3 ft.; Moderate: 16.3 ft.


 

Ross

Corte Madera Creek Level at Ross - Flood level is 16 ft (USGS gauge)

Notes:
Gauge located behind Ross Town Hall.
Flood: Action: 17.3 ft.; Minor: 19.3 ft.; Moderate: 20.3 ft.


NEW! Interactive Ross Valley Creek Stage Map. Monitor all creek gauges and stages in real-time in one view. 
This data is provided as a community service, and should not be relied upon as a sole source of information regarding current conditions, flood hazard, or risk.  Creek level information is updated when changes are detected.
Creeks and flooded areas are extremely dangerous. Please review our Storm and Flood Preparedness information for safety tips and additional resources.

Ross Valley Fire Stations

Fire Station 18 - Ross
Fire Station 19 - San Anselmo
Fire Station 20 - Sleepy Hollow
Fire Station 21 - Fairfax

Our Mission

To protect the lives, property and environment of Ross, San Anselmo, Sleepy Hollow and Fairfax through education, prevention and community service in a professional and caring manner that is fair, honest, respectful and ethical.

Contact Us

Ross Valley Fire Department
777 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960 USA
Tel: (415) 258-4686

For Emergencies, Dial 9-1-1