RSF Fire District: Fire Prevention
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Reviewing Plans

New Fees in Effect...

The fire district has a fee system for fire prevention services rendered. Click here to view our fee schedule, and download copies of our plan intake forms.

 

PASS PLAN REVIEW!

Use the following documents to help you pass plan review. Know exactly what we're looking for in your building and landscape plans!

Residential Building Plan Check Sheet (pdf)

Commerical Building Plan Check Sheet (pdf)

Landscape Plan Check Sheet (pdf)

Digital Submission Standards (pdf)

More Information:

Fire-Access Road Requirements

Landscape Plan Review Process (pdf)

Building Plan Review Procedures (pdf)

Thursday Re-Check Guidelines (pdf)

FAQ's

Fire, Brush, and Building Information
for Municipalities and
Fire Protection Districts
in the County of San Diego

Plan Submittal

Please note: Typical plan review turn around is 10-15 business days depending on the current work load.

The RSF Fire District requires all plan submittals to include:

  1. Two (2) sets of County red-stamped original building plans (except fire sprinklers, fire alarms, and hood cooking systems, see below*)
  2. Project name
  3. Project address (if applicable)
  4. A.P.N.
  5. Owner's name, address, & phone number
  6. Payment

PLANS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED, WITHOUT THE INFORMATION LISTED ABOVE!

Additional requirements for plan submittal are as follows:

  • Fire sprinklers, fire alarms, and hood cooking systems do not go through the County but DO require review by a third party.
  • The Fire District requires a landscape and/or fuel modification plan to be submitted and approved prior to the house framing inspection. Submittal criteria are listed in the Landscape Plan Check Sheet (pdf).

Plans are accepted at the Fire District's administrative offices located at the Headquarters Fire Station (16936 El Fuego/ PO Box 410, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067). The administrative offices are open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the office is closed on major holidays.

Typical plan review turn around is 10-15 business days depending on the current work load. Plans may be expedited for an additional overtime fee, depending on staff availability. Call (858) 756-5971 to request information.

Forms of Payment Accepted:

  • Cash
  • Visa or MasterCard
  • Check (Personal or Business)
  • Money Order

Consultant Lists:

County Wildland Fire Plan Consultants (pdf)

Fire Sprinkler, Fire Alarm, and Hood Cooking System Consultant List (pdf)

Fire Sprinkler Contractor List (pdf)

Fuel Modicfication Consultant List (pdf)

Hazard Reduction Contractor List (pdf)

Oak Tree Consultant List (pdf)

Technical Report Consultants (pdf)

Vegetation Management Contractor List (pdf)

(Please note that the lists above provide the names and contact information for consultants that have previously worked within the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District. The District makes no guarantees or claims as to the individuals' credentials, licenses, insurance, or abilities. We provide these lists only as a convenience to you.)

Contact Us
For answers to your basic questions about plan submittal, please contact us via email at Ask-FireMarshal@rsf-fire.org. If more in depth information is needed please call us 858-756-5971 and make an appointment. Thank you.