Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What codes and standards does my project have to be in compliance with?
  2. I’ve heard that thumb-turn style door locks are illegal. Is this true? If so, what kinds of locks can I have in order to be in compliance with the code but also provide protection from theft?
  3. How far from the road and from existing buildings can my building be?
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  1. I’ve heard fire districts use the terms “fire alarm system” and “sprinkler monitoring alarm system.” What is the difference?
  2. I’ve heard fire districts use the term “common-use” area. What is the definition of a common-use area?
  3. I’ve heard fire districts use the term “fire flow” when referring to fire hydrant requirements associated with a new project? What does the term “fire flow” really mean?
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  1. What will my permit and plan review fees be, and when do they need to be paid to the fire district?
  2. Does the Fire Prevention Division accept payment by credit card?
  3. How do I know in what fire district my project is located?
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  1. I want to burn some scrap vegetation that I’ve accumulated on my property over time. Can I get a burn permit?
  2. I own a business and I’ve hired a new employee. I need to make room for her and so I need to put up some new walls. Do I need a building permit or a permit from the fire district? If so, why?
  3. I am a fire sprinkler contractor working on a very small tenant finish job involving a few sprinkler additions and relocations. Do I have to wait for my plan to be reviewed before I can get a permit?
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