Fire Sprinkler System: Water-based automatic sprinkler systems regulated under NFPA 13, 13D (one/two-family dwellings), or 13R (residential up to 4 stories). Includes new installations, modifications (adding heads, relocating piping), and system repairs.
Fire Suppression System (Non-Water-Based): Includes kitchen hood suppression systems (wet chemical, such as Ansul), clean agent systems (FM-200, Novec), dry chemical, CO2 suppression, and foam-based systems. If your system uses water sprinklers, select "Fire Sprinkler System" instead.
Other Automatic Fire-Extinguishing System: Any fixed fire-extinguishing system not covered by the sprinkler or suppression categories above. Contact the Fire Department if you are unsure which category applies to your system.
Fire Alarm Detection System: Fire alarm control panels, smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, notification appliances (horns, strobes), and fire alarm monitoring connections. Includes new systems, expansions, and modifications.
Emergency Responder Communication Coverage System: Also known as a BDA (Bi-Directional Amplifier) or in-building radio enhancement system. Required when a building does not provide adequate radio signal strength for first responders. Common in large commercial buildings, parking structures, and high-rises.
Gas Detection System: Fixed gas detection and alarm systems used to monitor for hazardous gas levels (carbon monoxide, combustible gas, refrigerant leaks, etc.) in commercial or industrial occupancies.
Underground Fire Waterline: Underground fire service mains, fire department connections (FDC), hydrant laterals, and related piping that supply water to fire sprinkler or standpipe systems.
Fire Pumps: Electric or diesel fire pumps, jockey pumps, and related controllers used to boost water pressure for fire sprinkler or standpipe systems.
Standpipe Systems: Wet or dry standpipe systems that provide hose connections on each floor of a building for fire department use. Common in multi-story buildings and parking structures.
Private Fire Hydrants: Fire hydrants located on private property (not maintained by the City water utility). Includes installation, relocation, or modification.
Smoke Control or Smoke Exhaust System: Mechanical systems designed to manage smoke movement in buildings during a fire, including stairwell pressurization, atrium smoke control, and smoke exhaust systems.
Hazardous Materials: Storage, use, or handling of hazardous materials above threshold quantities as defined by the California Fire Code. Includes hazardous materials inventory statements (HMIS) and hazardous materials management plans (HMMP).
Compressed Gases: Storage, use, or handling of compressed gas cylinders and systems (oxygen, nitrogen, acetylene, medical gas systems, etc.) above the amounts allowed without a permit.
Cryogenic Fluids: Storage, use, or handling of cryogenic fluids (liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen, liquid argon, LNG, etc.).
Flammable / Combustible Liquid Tanks: Installation, modification, removal, or abandonment of aboveground or underground storage tanks for flammable or combustible liquids. Includes fuel-dispensing stations, tank vehicles, and related equipment.
Pipeline Repair or Modification: Repair or modification of pipelines used for the transportation of flammable or combustible liquids.
LP-Gas (Propane): Installation of LP-Gas storage containers and systems. Permit tier depends on total storage capacity: up to 1,000 gallons, 1,001 to 10,000 gallons, or greater than 10,000 gallons.
Battery Systems: Installation of stationary battery systems used for facility standby power, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or other applications when regulated by the California Fire Code.
Energy Storage System: Electrochemical energy storage systems (ESS), including lithium-ion battery storage installations, regulated under CFC Chapter 12. Common in commercial solar-plus-storage projects.
Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems: Rooftop or ground-mounted solar panel installations that require fire department review for access, pathways, and labeling per CFC Chapter 12.
Fuel Cell Power System: Stationary fuel cell power systems used for primary or backup power generation.
High-Piled Combustible Storage: Storage of combustible commodities exceeding 12 feet in height (general commodities) or 6 feet in height for high-hazard commodities. Requires a high-pile storage permit and may require a storage plan.
Spraying and Dipping (Spray Booth): Spray booths, spray rooms, and dipping operations used for painting, coating, finishing, or similar processes using flammable or combustible materials.
CO2 Beverage Systems: Carbon dioxide beverage carbonation systems used in restaurants, bars, breweries, and beverage dispensing operations. Requires gas detection and ventilation review.
Industrial Ovens: Commercial and industrial ovens, furnaces, and related thermal processing equipment regulated by the California Fire Code.
Motor Vehicle Repair Room and Booths: Automotive repair shops, body shops, and paint spray operations within motor vehicle service facilities.
Temporary Structures: Tents, canopies, and temporary membrane structures exceeding the size thresholds in CFC Chapter 31. Commonly needed for special events, outdoor dining, and temporary shelters.
Gates and Barricades: Installation of gates, barricades, or other obstructions across fire apparatus access roads. Requires approved access provisions (e.g., Knox Box, Opticom).
Site Remediation: Environmental remediation activities at sites contaminated with flammable or combustible materials, including soil removal and groundwater treatment.
Tank Removal or Abandonment: Removal or abandonment-in-place of aboveground or underground storage tanks containing flammable or combustible liquids.
Not sure which permit you need? Describe your project in the "Brief Description of Work" field above and contact the Fire Department at (714) 738-6500 or information@fullertonfire.org. Staff will help identify the correct permit type.
