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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. Completed plans can be picked-up at RVFD Administrative Office.

 

 

Codes

 

SpecialHazardBlackSpecial Hazard Systems are utilized in instances where a standard sprinkler system would be inappropriate for fire suppression. Examples of these instances may include: computer rooms, data storage faciliites, medical records,  museum exhibits, hostorical sites, flammable chemicals, etc.

Below is the link to a number of NFPA Standards that address Special Hazard Systems:

NFPA 12 CO2 Systems

NFPA 12A Halon 1301 Systems

NFPA 17 Dry Chemical Systems

NFPA 2001 Clean Agent Systems

NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code

 

 

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 architectural or engineered blue line drawings (wet-stamped and signed), two sets of cut sheets and calculations
  • The minimum plan review fee varies by applicant.  View current Fee Schedule.
  • These fees are the minimum charge for plan check and inspections for a typical application. Additional charges may be imposed 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