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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:

  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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    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

     

     

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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 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:

     

     

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

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