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Private Fire Mains

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:

  1. Download and complete the Plan Submittal Application PDF Document.
  2. 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)
  3. 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
  4. Once the review is completed and fees collected, plans with conditions will be returned to the applicant via email. 
  5. 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.

  • Codes
  • Submission
  • Review
  • Inspections

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    FireMainBlackAdaquate fire flow is essential to the protection of life and property.

    Projects that include new buildings or additions to existing building are evaluated for fire flow, to determine if they meet code requirements. If fire flow is deemed inadaquate, the installation of a private fire service main may be necessary.

    A private fire service main is "the pipe and its appurtenances on private property (1) between a source of water and the base of the system riser for water-based fire protection systems, (2) between a source of water and inlets to foam-making systems, (3) between a soruce of water and the base elbow of private hydrants or monitor nozzles, and (4) used as fire pump suction and discharge piping, (5) beginning at the inlet side of the check valve on a gravity or pressure tank"(NFPA 24).

    Below is the link to NFPA Standard 24 and the requirements for private fire service mains:

    NFPA 24 Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances

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    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 plan review fee is established in the current Fee Schedule (fees include a plan submission, plan review, hydro and flush).  Please see the current Fee Schedule for details.
    • 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:

     

     

     

     

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    • 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.

     

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    • 48 hour advanced notice is required for scheduling inspections. To schedule an inspection email: prevention@rossvalleyfire.org. 
    • Private Fire Mains require two inspections: an underground hydro and flush. Both inspection fees are included in the initial private fire main submission fee.
    • Rescheduling, re-inspections or failures to comply will result in an additional inspection fee of $110 per visit.

     

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

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