pdf Kentfield Fire Protection District Permit Application (243 KB)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INSPECTION INFORMATION

Please download the   pdf Permit Application (243 KB)  and follow all instructions carefully. Applications are form fillable pdf's. Incomplete or illegible applications will not be accepted and will be returned.

APPLICATION FOR PERMIT OR PLAN REVIEW

Complete all portions of the permit application including the type of permit or plan review for which you are applying. After reading the information on the application, your signature, title and date are required to appear on the lines indicated on the Permit Application. Return the original to:

PLAN SUBMITTAL- UPDATED 2020!

A copy of the project plans and documents shall be sent electronically to lpasero@kentfieldfire.org with a copy of your completed application. In addition, three sets of plans and one sets of hydraulic calculations shall be mailed to the District, attention: Fire Prevention. Some permits may require additional information. If you have any questions please call us at 415-453-7464 or email lpasero@kentfieldfire.org .

PERMIT FEE CALCULATIONS

The Fire District plans examiner will evalaute your project and an electronic invocie will be sent to the email provided on your application. Electronic fee payment is required prior to project approval. For a list of current fees (adopted and updated 4/2024) click here

APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Once your permit application has been reviewed by Fire Prevention, you will receive an acknowledgment that either your application is 1) complete, and a list of conditions to be complied with and required inspections prior to the permit being issued, or 2) incomplete, and a list of any additional information that is required in order to make your application complete.

PLAN REVIEW OR PERMIT REFERENCE NUMBER

A Fie District permit number will be issued to you when the application is complete. The reference number should be retained by you for any questions regarding the permit or plan review or to determine the status thereof.

TURN-AROUND TIME

Allow at least five (5) working days for permit application processing.  Plan reviews: Require up to twenty-one (21) working days to review after the permit application has been processed.  Other Permits: Require only the amount of time needed by the applicant to comply with the conditions of the permit and for the Fire District to conduct the required inspections.

SCHEDULING INSPECTIONS

A minimum of two (2) business days notice is required to schedule an appointment for any and all inspections. Appointments can be made by contacting the Fire District at 415-453-7464, Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00 or b emailing lpasero@kentfieldfire.org 

CANCELLATION

FAILURE TO CANCEL ANY INSPECTION without two (2) business hours’ notice will result in a penalty fee.   Cancellations can be made by contacting the Fire District Secretary.

*A list has been attached which identifies the typical amount of time spent on a particular project and is based on actual experience. Each specific project or permit will vary.

Click here to view approved WUI building products.

All products listed have been reviewed and verified their compliance in accordance with the 2019 CBC by SFM staff. All products listed are “approved” by the SFM. Materials are not “listed” unless a SFM Listing number is attached.  Please note that some products not listed may still comply with the standards since it is not a requirement for any products to be in this handbook.

Kentfield Fire District uses the Knox Entry System to allow secure access to businesses and residences by the Fire Department during an emergency.  Download the pdf below for more information.

Fire Prevention Standard: Knox Box Requirement

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Odering

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Builders, architects, and homeowners can reference the linked PDF Fire Standards for information on conforming to the adopted fire codes and standards of the Kentfield Fire Protection District.