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San Rafael

Fire Department
Fire Prevention and Inspections

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San Rafael Fire Department

All Fire Stations are Fully Operational 24/7, for emergencies call 9-1-1

Administration (415) 485-3304
Vegetation Management/Defensible Space (415) 485-3054
Fire Prevention (415) 485-3308
Non-Emergency (415) 485-3000

(415) 453-1627 (FAX)

Contact us

Administrative Office:
1375 Fifth Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Emergency Response: 24/7

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Fire Prevention and Inspections

Firefighters on a charred roof. One has a chainsaw that he is using the open the roof.

The Fire Prevention Bureau ensures public safety by issuing Fire Permits for the following activities:

Construction permits
Operational permits
State mandated inspections

If you have any questions about the Fire Permit process or the Fire Inspection process please contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at (415) 485-3308 Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.

To schedule a Fire Inspection Request for a Fire Permit please call (415) 485-3365.

Permits and Fees

Fire Permit Records

Municipal Code (Fire Ordinance)

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