City Hall and other offices will be closed to the public from December 23 to January 3, but appointments are available upon request. Public safety and emergency services remain available 24/7.  

**ATTN CUSTOMERS**  Effective 1/1/2023 all Fire Permits issued after this date will be valid for 2 years.   If your permit is not Finaled by the expiration date you will need to pay a renewal fee.   

Anyone can apply for a permit online, but if this is your first time applying, you will need to create a user account.

Property owners, Architects, Agents, etc:  You can create an account in the permitting portal  Here

Contractors:  To apply for permits you will need to be logged into your account.  To request an account click here if you do not already have one.

Pro Tips:

  • Once your application is received it will be reviewed for compliance.  This may take up to 7 working days.
  • When applying you will need to upload your plans for review. Please make sure your uploaded documents are unsecured and in PDF format.
  • The maximum file size is 75MB.  This should allow for most projects to upload their plans in 1 file.  Be sure to double check that your plans attached correctly to your permit after payment.
  • Once approved your approved plans, permit documents, and Job Card will be attached to your permit and available online in your permit attachments.
  • Fire Permit Application can be found here.
  • Definition of Substantial Remodel and when Fire Sprinklers will need to be installed on existing buildings click here.

Construction Fire Permits:

  • Fire Sprinklers (Residential and Commercial)
  • Fire Alarm
  • Hood Systems
  • Underground Fire Line
  • Standpipes
  • Underground Fire Lines
  • Tents and Canopies (application click here)
  • Fire Clearance Inspections (for daycare, residential care and other similar facilities)
  • Vegetation Management Permit.   For additional information on what is required for this permit click here 
  • Emergency Response Radio Coverage Systems
  • and More

Operational Fire Permits:

  • Pyrotechnic Permits   (application and required documents click here)
  • Carnivals, Exhibits and  Trade Shows
  • Combustible Gas Storage
  • Fire Hydrants and  Flow Tests
  • Hazardous  Materials and Material Storages and Uses
  • Fire Apparatus Access & Operations Plans (Check List)
  • High Pile Storage
  • Industrial Ovens
  • Open Burning
  • Lumber Yards and Dry Cleaning Plants
  • Explosives
  • and More

To visit the City of San Rafael Fire Department Page click here.

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