Fire Only Permits

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

This page provides information on building permit applications to add fire sprinklers or alarms.

Fire Sprinkler Permits

DBI Permit application Form and number (Addenda schedule –WHITE form or deferred submittal –Pink form).

Approved Architectural plans for reference – For R-3 occupancies the Arch plans shall include the specific NFPA standard (13D, 13R or 13).

Plans drawn to scale not smaller than 1/8” = 1’ on sheets of uniform size (11” X 17” minimum) – All Fonts must be 1/8” minimum.

Fire sprinkler Contractor C-16 License # and/or engineer stamp + Sprinkler System designer name and contact information.

Detailed scope of Work including the specific area(s) to be sprinklered, specify if a fire pump and/or standpipe are provided if applicable.

Indicate if an underground service is included on the scope or is it under separate submittal.

Indicate if the scope includes car stackers and/or EV parking/charging stations. If applicable indicate compliance with AB # 4.25 and 4.29.

Associated NFPA standard used 13, 13R, 13D, 14, 20, 24 and associated edition as applicable.

The Scope of work must be the same on the Plans and on the permit application form and on the PTS system.

Building information: Occupancy/ Number of stories/ Type of construction/ Number of existing and new units for R occupancies including ADUs.

The building information must match on PTS / Permit application form and the approved architectural plans.

Applicable Codes List including specific editions: CBC/CFC/SFBC/SFFC, and SFFD ABs (AB # 2.04, 4.06, 4.29, 4.25) as applicable.

Elevator checklist per SFFD AB # 2.01 addendum.

Manufacturer specifications sheets with specific devices highlighted.

Symbols and Equipment Lists, Floor plans to scale, Piping and bracing plans, sway brace calculations.

Table of contents and sheet index.

Processed SFFD Water-flow request form from the last 12 months.

Calculations as required per the associated sprinkler standard.

DBI Permit application Form and number (Addenda schedule –WHITE form or deferred submittal –Pink form).

Approved Architectural /Mechanical /Sprinkler/ 2-WAY ECS and ERRCS plans for reference as applicable.

Plans drawn to scale not smaller than 1/8” = 1’ , on sheets of uniform size (11” X 17” minimum) – All Fonts must be 1/8” minimum.

Fire Alarm Contractor C-10 License # and/or engineer stamp + FA System designer name and contact information.

Detailed scope of Work: Required or voluntary system/ Type of system (Tone or Voice- based) / Building FA System or dedicated Function system.

The Scope of work must be the same on the Plans and on the permit application form and on the PTS system.

Building information: Occupancy/ Number of stories/ Type of construction/ Number of existing and new units for R occupancies including ADUs.

The building information must match on PTS / Permit application form and the approved architectural plans.

Applicable Codes List including specific editions: CBC/CFC/SFBC/SFFC, NFPA 72/ ASME A17.1 and SFFD ABs (AB # 2.01, 3.01, 3.02, 3.05, 5.08).

Elevator checklist per SFFD AB # 2.01addendum F and addendum E for Group 4 Elevators as applicable.

Current CSFM listing sheets with specific devices highlighted.

Manufacturer specifications sheets with specific devices highlighted.

Symbols and Equipment Lists, Sequence of Operation Matrix, Floor plans to scale, Riser diagram.

Table of contents and sheet index.

Battery capacity and Voltage drop calculations.