Listed below are the basic information requirements to complete a plan review.
Note: All items may not pertain to every project. Other information may also be required.
- Submit completed FIR application by emailing Fire Prevention.
- Indicate the project name, full street address, Assessors Parcel Number (APN), tract number, associated building permit number, and occupancy classification as defined by Building Code Chapter 3. Show north pointing arrow.
- Provide contractor’s name, address, phone number, type of contractor’s license (C7 or C10), license number, and date of expiration. All plans must be “wet” signed.
- Note year of the California Building Code, California Fire Code, and NFPA references.
- Include a comment whether or not a site plan is required and if it has been approved.
- Indicate property lines, nearby buildings, adjoining suites, streets, and driveways.
- Describe the scope of work. Cloud or isolate project areas.
- Show battery calculation and voltage drop calculation worksheets.
- Show the matrix sequence of operations.
- Show point-to-point wiring.
- Show legend for fire alarm components.
- Include all current NFPA 72 (2025 edition) alarm notes on the plans.
- Provide one set of manufacturer’s cut sheets for all fire alarm components installed.
- Provide current California State Fire Marshal listing sheets for all fire alarm components to be installed.
- Indicate central monitoring station’s name, phone number, address, and UL or FM number on the plans.
- Provide fire alarm system UL certification number or a note that UL will be obtained prior to building permit signoff. (MMC 3-1.209; 2025 CFC 903.4)
Direct specific questions to a plan checker at 209-571-5553.
