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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...

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. For the Town of Fairfax and the Sleepy Hollow Fire Protection District completed plans can be picked-up at RVFD Administrative Office. For the Town of Ross and the Town of San Anselmo, Ross Valley Fire Department comments are routed to the Town Building Department, who will then notify applicants.

 

 

 

Codes

 

The California Fire Code is adopted by each jurisdiction, with local amendments. See links below:

Town of Ross

Town of San Anselmo

Town of Fairfax

For specific building code requirement refer to the links below to be redirected to the local codes and standards or contact the Building Department for specific questions:

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Contact Information:

 

Submission

 

All construction permit applications start at each respective building department.  Please refer to the local building department for submission requirements:

 

Applications for the Town of Ross or the Town of San Anselmo

When submitting applications to the Town of Ross and the Town of San Anselmo also submit the following:

  • A completed RVFD Plan Submittal Form.
  • One set of architectural or engineered blue line drawings (wet-stamped and signed).
  • The minimum plan review fee is set forth in the current Fee Schedule (fees include a plan submission, plan review & single inspection).
  • 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.

Residential or Commercial Construction Projects typically require a minimum of 2 hours.

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

Applications for the Sleepy Hollow Fire Protection District or the Town of Fairfax

Projects in the Sleepy Hollow Fire Protection District and the Town of Fairfax must first be date stamped by the building department and the applicant must complete a building department cover sheet. In addition to these items, please submit to the RVFD Administrative Office:

  • A completed RVFD Plan Submittal Form.
  • Two sets of architectural or engineered blue line drawings (wet-stamped and signed) with a building department date stamp.
  • For projects in Sleepy Hollow, a Fire Jurisdiction Transmittal Form provided by the Marin County Building Division.
  • The minimum plan review fee is set forth in the current Fee Schedule (fees include a plan submission, plan review & single inspection).
  • 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.

Residential or Commercial Construction Projects require a minimum of 2 hours.

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

Construction Plans


In the building construction phase, the applicant submits a completed package of drawings and supporting documentation to the building depatment for the purpose of constructing, altering or modifying a structure.

A complete and thorough review of the plans will be completed by the Ross Valley Fire Department to ensure compliance with the adopted fire code.

Projects that require additional fire permits, such as fire sprinklers, vegetation managemnt plans, fire alarms, etc. shall be noted as deferred submittals.

All fire code requirements including deferred submittals shall be listed and noted on the plans. 

 

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