All new construction permitted through the South County Fire Authority is reviewed and inspected by the Community Risk Reduction Division to ensure proposed construction projects, building improvements, remodels, and additions to existing structures meet applicable fire and life-safety requirements per the adopted California Fire Code and City/County Ordinances. All new installations and all modifications to fire protection and life safety systems are reviewed and inspected by the Community Risk Reduction Division to ensure that the installation or modifications meet applicable fire and life-safety codes and standards.

SUBMITTAL  PROCESS

South San Joaquin County Fire Authority's Electronic Plan Submittal for construction documents are to be submitted through The Construction Permit Application Portal.  This will allow applicants to submit Portable Document Format (PDF) files and it will enable the applicant to receive updates during the plan check process. This process has replaced paper submittals, streamlined the submittal process, reduced paper waste, and reduced the cost of paper plan production.

This online portal is only for deferred submittals to the South San Joaquin County Fire Authority such as

• Fire Alarm
• Fire Sprinklers
• Fire Service Underground 
• Smoke Control System 
• Kitchen Hood Suppression System
• Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System (DAS System)
• Paint Booth 
• County Fire Access

**** Additional deferred submittal types may not be listed****

Please note Building permits and resubmitted documents associated with Building permits are still to be submitted to the respective Building Departments (City of Tracy or San Joaquin County). 

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

South San Joaquin County Fire Authority requires construction plans and documents to be submitted in Portable Document Format (PDF) for all projects. The submittal requirements include the following: 

1. Submitted as a PDF document
2. Include construction documents and relevant supplemental documents
3. Each plan sheet to include 2" x 2" box in bottom right corner for approval stamps
4. Files shall NOT be locked as "Read Only"

Plans are comprised of the construction plans and supplemental information.  On the cover sheet, the sheet index shall only bear sheets which are included in the submitted set, and all sheets included in the set must be shown in this index.

All design professional stamps must be signed. Signature should be accomplished by placing an image which includes the digital stamp and wet signature on each sheet.

Supplemental Information shall be all documents necessary for the scope of your project.
Common documents which fall into this category are:

• Fire Sprinkler Calculations
• Fire Sprinkler System component cut sheets
• Fire alarm battery calculations
• Geotechnical Reports
• Fire Flow letter
• Technical specifications
• Plan review response letter
• Fire Alarm component cutsheets
• Fire Service Underground component cutsheets

****NOTE: Not all of these documents are required for every project****

Scale:
PDF exhibits must be generated at a prescribed engineer (i.e. 1:10, 1:20, 1:25, 1:30, 1:40, or 1:50) or architect (i.e. 1/4, 1/8, 3/16, 3/32) scale for staff to verify dimensions and areas within the file.

WHERE TO SUBMIT  

To submit a new fire construction permit application, please click the link below and enter all applicable information.

ADDITIONAL FORMS

• High Piled Storage Application
• Fire Flow Test Application

PERMIT FEES

• Permit Fee Schedule

PAYMENT

Once you submit your plans through the portal the applicant will receive an automated email. CRR staff will then create a permit and email an invoice along with guide on how to submit online payment.  No review will occur until payment is received. All credit/debit card transactions will incur a non-refundable convenience fee of 2.55% for transaction processing or a minimum fee of $1.95 on the transaction amount. All electronic check transactions will incur a non-refundable convenience fee of $1.75 for transactions up to $50,000, additional fees may be imposed for higher amounts.

Payment can also be submitted by check with the application by mail at the following address:   

South San Joaquin County Fire Authority                                                                                                             

ATTN: Community Risk Reduction Division                                                                                                             

835 N Central Avenue                                                                                                                                               

Tracy, CA 95376

PLEASE NOTE: We will NEVER request that you send any monies to us via Wire Transfer.  If at any time you have concerns regarding a communication that requests permit fees, please feel free to verify this with our staff by calling (209) 831-6707.