HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PLANS

1. Fill out and print the appropriate Permit Application. Categorized list of Applications can be found at Resources
2. Include everything you would normally submit that is necessary to complete the review of the proposal. Include 3 copies of plans – Depending on type of submittal: 1 set of product specification sheets, 1 set of hydraulic calculations, 1 design manual, etc.
3. Pre-paid return envelope (large enough to accommodate the returned materials).
4. PAYMENT – We accept Credit Card or Check.
a. Credit Card - please indicate on the fee application if you desire to pay by CC. You will be notified via email once the permit record has been created and the fees have been invoiced. The email will contain direction on how to access Accela Citizen Access and detailed direction on how to submit your payment.
b. Check - fill out check based upon the fee total on the permit application. Make checks payable to City of Chula Vista Fire Department and include check with mailed plans/documents.

MAIL TO:
CHULA VISTA FIRE DEPARTMENT - ATTN: FIRE PREVENTION
276 FOURTH AVE, BLDG. C
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910

Reviews will then take the normal 14 days to complete. Resubmittals are a 7-day review period. Denied plans will be returned with plan correction comments.

INSPECTIONS:

Inspections can be scheduled by calling (619) 691-5029 or emailing fireprevention@chulavistaca.gov.

• Get/Renew a Business License

The Chula Vista Fire Department adopts and enforces the 2022 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9), which is based upon the 2021 International Fire Code and published by the International Code Council (ICC). Please use the hyperlinks below to view our adopting ordinance and amendments, and for free viewable access of the adopted California Fire Code.

• 2022 CA Fire Code Adopting Ordinance and Amendments
• Adopted Fire Code - Free Viewable Access

  Fire Safety Engineering Details

• Auto Turn Data
• Commercial Knox Vault / Box Requirement:
  • Single-Tenant without Fire Control Room
  • Single-Tenant with Fire Control Room
  • Multi-Tenant with Fire Control Room
  • Multi-Tenant without Fire Control Room
• Multi-Family Residential Knox Box
  
• Cannabis Emergency Action Prevention Plan
• Concrete pad detail for Fire Department Connections / Post Indicating Valves
• Emergency Responder Radio Coverage
• EVR: Vapor Processing Equipment Bollard Detail
• EVR: Enhanced Vapor Recovery (Phase II) Upgrade Bulletin
• Field Inspection Record
• Fire Control Room
• Fire Department Connections / Post Indicating Valve Sign Detail
• Fire Lane Identification
• Fire Service Utility Trench / Bedding
• Hazardous Materials Questionnaire
• Hydrant Detail
• Hydrant Installation
• Illuminated Directory Detail
• Multi-Family Dwelling FDC Sign Detail
• Notice of Intent for General Storage
• Premise Identification
• Special Events
  
• Strobe Detail
• Structure Setback Detail
• Tent / Membrane Structure: Exterior Site and Floor Plans
• Thrust Block Sample Calculations - Underground Fire Service Utilities
• Thrust Block Diagram - Underground Fire Service Utilities
• Wafer Check Valve
• Water Supply: Bollards

Fire / Life Safety Pre-Test Forms

• Fire Alarm Pre Test
• Fire Sprinkler System Pre Test
• Fire Suppression System Pre Test

Requirements

• Access and Water Supply Agreement
• Access & Water Supply Requirements For New Construction of Homes (2916)
• Fire Watch Policy / Log
• Guidelines for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems (3105.00)
• Temporary Fire Department Apparatus Access Roadway Requirements
• Tent / Membrane Structure Requirements and Structural Stability Affidavit
• Underground Fire Service Utility Requirements

Permit Applications

• FP-01 Fire Sprinkler System – NFPA 13 Commercial System
• FP-02 Fire Sprinkler System – Tenant Improvement
• FP-03 Fire Sprinkler System – Field Plan Review: Tenant Improvement
  • Field Plan Review -Example
• FP-04 Fire Sprinkler System – NFPA 13-R Residential System
• FP-05 Fire Sprinkler System – NFPA 13-D Dwelling System
• FP-06 Fire Pumps
• FP-07 Fire Service Utilities
• FP-08 Fire Alarm System – NFPA 72
• FP-09 Kitchen Fire Suppression System
• FP-10 Standpipe Systems
• FP-11 Smoke Control Systems
• FP-12 Special Fire Suppression System
• FP-13 Temporary Membrane Structures and Tents Application
• FP-14 Hazardous Materials Storage Tank – Installation/Modification
• FP-15 Hazardous Materials Storage Tank – Removal
• FP-16 Plan Resubmittal / Plan Change
• FP-17 Technical Reports
• FP-18 Failed, Special & Re-inspections
• FP-19 Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System
• FP-20 Other Activities
• FP-21 Permit Extension and Reactivation of Expired Permits
• FP-22 Fees for Overtime Services
• FP-23 Penalty Fees
• FP-25 Temporary Operational Permit
• FP-26 Fireworks
• FP-27 DSA/OSHPD Local Fire Authority Review
• FP-28 As Builts
• Chula Vista Business License
• Weed Abatement and Life Safety Hazard Form

• Fire Code Inspection Fees

• Fire Safety Engineering Fees

Fire watch personnel must inspect the entire building and/or area at least once per 30 minutes.

Fire watch personnel must have access to one approved means of communications, know the exact address of the property, and how to report a fire or other emergency condition by calling 9-1-1.

Fire watch personnel will not be permitted, while on duty, to perform any other duties.

Fire watch personnel must not be impaired and shall remain awake and alert at all times while on fire watch duty.

Fire watch personnel will keep a log of fire watch-related activities. On a daily basis, the log must be emailed to fireprevention@chulavistaca.gov or delivered to the City of Chula Vista Fire Marshal at 276 Fourth Avenue, Building C.

• FireWatchLog

To Make a Payment of a permit/application, please use the link below: 

https://permits.chulavistaca.gov/citizenaccess/chulavista.aspx

• Go to Fire tab
• Under record number type: enter FSE22-xxxx, hit search and you should see your permit information. 
• Use dropdown arrow next to the word Payments.
• Then click on Fees
• Then click on Pay Fees
• Then click on Continue Applications
• Enter payment information
• Then click Submit Payment

The following are issues routinely investigated by Fire Prevention:

• Weed Abatement
• Blocked Fire Lanes
• Blocked Exits in Businesses

Not enforced:

• Property disputes
• Neighbor disputes
• Property boundary disputes
• Smoke/Odors

The form below serves as a simple tool to use to contact the City of Chula Vista Fire Department regarding a property that is not theirs, generally within 14 working days. Once completed, email the form to fireprevention@chulavistaca.gov to begin the investigation process. 

• Weed Abatement and Life Safety Hazard Form PDF
• Submit Online 

Please note that email correspondence with the City of Chula Vista along with attachments, may be subject to the California Public records Act, and therefore may be subject to disclosure unless otherwise exempt. 

So you received a Notice of Violation & Order to Abate. Where do you begin in remedying this violation to avoid fines and penalties?

Here are some actions to take in order to ensure your Notice of Violation & Order to Abate are cleared up in a timely manner.

The City of Chula Vista works with two local water providers, Otay Water District and Sweetwater Authority.