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Fire Department Fee Schedule
Fiscal Year 2026-27
Effective August 18, 2026 through June 30, 2027
| Description | Fee / Charge |
|---|---|
| Operational Permits (2025 CFC §105) | |
| Additive Manufacturing | $291.00 |
| Aerosol Products, aerosol cooking spray products and plastic aerosol 3 products | $258.00 |
| Aircraft refueling vehicles | $582.00 |
| Amusement buildings | see Places of Assembly |
| Aviation facilities | $516.00 |
| Carnivals and fairs | see Places of Assembly |
| Cellulose nitrate film | $291.00 |
| Christmas Tree Lots | $451.00 |
| Christmas Tree Lot Deposit | $1,000.00 |
| Combustible dust-producing operations | $387.00 |
| Combustible fibers | $387.00 |
| Compressed gases | $258.00 |
| Carbon Dioxide systems used in beverage dispensing applications | $258.00 |
| Covered mall buildings | $563.00 |
| Cryogenic fluids | $258.00 |
| Cutting and welding | $225.00 |
| Dry cleaning plants | $225.00 |
| Energy Storage Systems | $582.00 |
| Exhibits and trade shows | $451.00 |
| Explosives | $437.00 |
| Fire hydrants and valves | $258.00 |
| Fireworks Stand | $1,127.00 |
| Fireworks Stand Electrical Hookup (Optional) | $112.00 |
| Fireworks display | $1,292.00 |
| Operational Permits: Flammable & Combustible Liquids | |
| Pipeline operation for transportation of flammable/combustible liquids (non-DOT) | $291.00 |
| Store/handle/use Class I liquids (>5 gal inside, >10 gal outside) | $258.00 |
| Store/handle/use Class II or IIIA liquids (>25 gal inside, >60 gal outside) | $258.00 |
| Remove Class I or II liquids from underground storage tank (non-standard method) | $437.00 |
| Operate tank vehicles, terminals, refineries, etc. | $437.00 |
| Aboveground Tank (Annual Fee) per tank | $327.00 |
| Underground Tank (Annual Fee) per tank | $646.00 |
| Place tank temporarily out of service (>90 days): First Tank | $291.00 |
| Place tank temporarily out of service (>90 days): Additional Tank | $218.00 |
| Change type of contents in tank to greater hazard | $437.00 |
| Manufacture, process, blend or refine liquids | $291.00 |
| Dispensing liquid fuels into motor vehicles | $258.00 |
| Utilize site for dispensing from tank vehicles into motor vehicles | $291.00 |
| Operational Permits: General | |
| Floor finishing | $225.00 |
| Fruit and crop ripening | $291.00 |
| Fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging | $291.00 |
| General use (Activity not specifically described but hazardous) | $258.00 |
| Hazardous Materials (2025 CFC 105.5.22) | $387.00 |
| Hazardous Production Material facilities | $437.00 |
| High-piled storage | $387.00 |
| Hot work operations (per hour/1 hr min) | $129.00 |
| Industrial ovens | $258.00 |
| Lumber yards and woodworking plants | $258.00 |
| Liquid- or gas-fueled vehicles/equipment in assembly buildings | $258.00 |
| LP Gas | $258.00 |
| LPG/CNG Outdoor Heater Fee - first two appliances | $129.00 |
| LPG/CNG Outdoor Heater Fee - Each additional appliance | $64.00 |
| Magnesium | $291.00 |
| Miscellaneous combustible storage | $258.00 |
| Mobile Fueling Operations excluding Hydrogen-Fueled Vehicles | $582.00 |
| Mobile Fueling of Hydrogen-Fueled Vehicles | $582.00 |
| Motor fuel-dispensing facilities | $387.00 |
| Open burning | $225.00 |
| Food preparation fires under this classification | $112.00 |
| Open flames and torches | $225.00 |
| Open flames and candles (in facility serving food/alcohol) | $225.00 |
| Organic coatings | $291.00 |
| Outdoor Assembly Permit | $225.00 |
| Places of Assembly | |
| Occupant load, 50-500 | $451.00 |
| Occupant load, 501-1000 | $563.00 |
| Occupant load, 1001 and above | $676.00 |
| Plant Extraction Systems | $291.00 |
| Private fire hydrants | $225.00 |
| Pyrotechnic special effects material | $728.00 |
| Pyroxylin plastics | $291.00 |
| Refrigeration equipment | $258.00 |
| Repair garages and/or motor fuel-dispensing facilities | $387.00 |
| Rooftop heliports | $258.00 |
| Spraying and dipping | $387.00 |
| Storage of scrap tires and tire byproducts | $387.00 |
| Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies | $225.00 |
| Tire-rebuilding plants | $437.00 |
| Waste handling | $291.00 |
| Wood products | $258.00 |
| Lithium Batteries | $387.00 |
| Places of Assembly: Additional Permits (Production) | |
| Production facilities (live audience, etc.) | $338.00 |
| Pyrotechnics and special effects | $387.00 |
| Live audiences | see Places of Assembly |
| Required Construction Permits (2025 CFC 105.6) | |
| Note on Implementation Dates (CA Govt. Code §66017): Fee increases in this section take effect October 17, 2026. Prior FY 2025-26 rates remain in effect through October 16, 2026 (see the link at the bottom of this page). Fees marked with an asterisk (*) have decreased and are effective immediately. |
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| Automatic fire-extinguishing systems | $412.00 |
| Battery systems | $412.00 |
| Compressed gases | $412.00 |
| Cryogenic Fluids | $412.00 |
| Emergency responder communication coverage system | $412.00 |
| Energy storage system | $412.00 |
| Fire alarm detection systems and related equipment | $412.00 |
| Fire pumps and related equipment | $412.00 |
| Repair or modify pipeline for flammable/combustible liquids | $412.00 |
| Install/alter tank vehicles, plants, terminals, etc. | $412.00 |
| Flammable/Combustible Liquids, Aboveground Tank: First Tank | $687.00 |
| Flammable/Combustible Liquids, Aboveground Tank: Each Additional Tank | $343.00 |
| Flammable/Combustible Liquids, Underground Tank: First Tank | $275.00* |
| Flammable/Combustible Liquids, Underground Tank: Each Additional Tank | $275.00* |
| Annual testing on tanks/equipment/piping (per site/hr) | $412.00 |
| System modification (Plan check first tank) | $137.00/hour |
| System modification (Each additional tank) | $137.00/hour |
| Remove/Abandon Tank: Aboveground First Tank | $687.00 |
| Remove/Abandon Tank: Aboveground Additional | $343.00 |
| Remove/Abandon Tank: Underground First Tank | $550.00* |
| Remove/Abandon Tank: Underground Additional | $275.00 |
| Site Remediation: First three (3) hours | $137.00/hour |
| Site Remediation: Each additional hour | $137.00/hour |
| Fuel Cell power system | $412.00 |
| Gas detection system | $275.00 |
| Gates and barricades across fire apparatus access roads | $275.00 |
| Hazardous Materials | $412.00 |
| High-piled combustible storage | $550.00 |
| Industrial ovens | $275.00 |
| LP-Gas Installation: up to 1,000 gallons | $412.00 |
| LP-Gas Installation: 1,001 to 10,000 gallons | $550.00 |
| LP-Gas Installation: greater than 10,000 gallons | $687.00 |
| Motor Vehicle repair room and booths | $412.00 |
| Private fire hydrants | $412.00 |
| Smoke control or smoke exhaust system | $550.00 |
| Solar photovoltaic power systems | $412.00 |
| Spraying and dipping | $412.00 |
| Standpipe systems | $550.00 |
| Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies | $275.00 |
| Inspections | |
| AB-38 Defensible Space Inspection | $218.00 |
| New Fire Clearance Inspection - 3,000 sq ft or less | $258.00 |
| New Fire Clearance Inspection - 3,001 sq ft or more | $387.00 |
| Inspections: Fire Clearance Required by State/Other Agency | |
| Convalescent/Nursing Homes: Up to 75 Beds | $451.00 |
| Convalescent/Nursing Homes: 76 to 130 Beds | $563.00 |
| Convalescent/Nursing Homes: 131 and above | $676.00 |
| Child Day Care: less than 26 persons | $225.00 |
| Child Day Care: 26 or more persons | $338.00 |
| Hospitals, less than 100 beds | $451.00 |
| Hospitals, 100 beds or more | $902.00 |
| Sanitariums | $451.00 |
| Schools (private) | $338.00 |
| Residential Care Facility, less than 26 persons | $225.00 |
| Residential Care Facility, 26 or more persons | $902.00 |
| High Rise Building - Annual Inspection | $902.00 |
| Inspections: Fire/Life Safety | |
| B Occupancies (no fire permits/systems): up to 2,000 sq. ft. | $98.00 |
| B Occupancies: 2,001-10,000 sq. ft. | $131.00 |
| B Occupancies: Over 10,000 sq. ft. | $164.00 |
| E Occupancies (excluding day care) | $582.00 |
| E Occupancies (excl. day care): up to 2,000 sq. ft. | $173.00 |
| E Occupancies: 2,001-10,000 sq. ft. | $260.00 |
| E Occupancies: Over 10,000 sq. ft. | $347.00 |
| A, F, H, L, M, & S Occupancies (no fire permits/systems): up to 2,000 sq. ft. | $338.00 |
| A, F, H, L, M, & S Occupancies: 2,001-10,000 sq. ft. | $451.00 |
| A, F, H, L, M, & S Occupancies: Over 10,000 sq. ft. | $646.00 |
| R1 & R2 (Multi-family, hotel, etc.): Up to 8 units | $98.00 |
| R1 & R2: 9 to 20 units | $131.00 |
| R1 & R2: 21 to 40 units | $197.00 |
| R1 & R2: 41 to 80 units | $263.00 |
| R1 & R2: 81 to 150 units | $296.00 |
| R1 & R2: 151 to 300 units | $362.00 |
| R1 & R2: 301 + units | $395.00 |
| Sorority/Fraternity/Congregate Living | $225.00 |
| Re-inspection & Plan Check | |
| Note on Implementation Dates (CA Govt. Code §66017): Fee increases in this section take effect October 17, 2026. Prior FY 2025-26 rates remain in effect through October 16, 2026. View prior rates using the link at the bottom of this page. |
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| First re-inspection (Without corrections) | $129.00 |
| Second re-inspection | $258.00 |
| Subsequent re-inspections | $323.00 |
| Hi-pile storage plan check | $137.00/hour |
| Outside Dining plan check | $137.00/hour |
| Emergency responder communication coverage system | $137.00/hour |
| Fuel Modification Plan Review | $137.00/hour |
| All other plan checks not listed above | $137.00/hour |
| Expedited plan check fee (in addition to regular fee) | $137.00/hour |
| New construction/TI inspection | $137.00/hour |
| Rates for Service (1 Hour Min.) | |
| Alternative Means & Methods of Construction Review (Deposit 1 hr) | $294.00/hour |
| Code Interpretation | $294.00/hour |
| Consultation | $294.00/hour |
| Event stand-by fee (Fire Prevention Specialist) | $112.00/hour |
| Fire Watch (requested) | $112.00/hour |
| Hourly rate | $129.00/hour |
| Requested Inspection | $129.00/hour |
| Services outside regular business hours | $171.00/hour |
| Research and Records Request | $0.15/page |
| Weed Abatement Administrative Charge | 33% of cost |
| False Alarm Fee (Each Responding Unit) | |
| False alarm - 2nd within 6 months | $250.00 |
| Failure to comply - 3rd false alarm within 6 months | $500.00 |
| Failure to comply - 4th false alarm within 6 months | $750.00 |
| Failure to comply - 5th false alarm within 6 months | $1,000.00 |
| Failure to notify of System Test prompting response | $250.00 |
| Suppression Fees for Service | Special Events | |
| Event stand-by (two hour minimum) | $129.00/hour |
| Engine Company (not including personnel) | $173.00/hour |
| Truck Company (not including personnel) | $346.00/hour |
| Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) with tow vehicle | $148.00/hour |
| Ground Ambulance (including personnel) OCEMS Rate | $122.00/hour |
| Deputy Chief (one person) | $385.00/hour |
| Division Chief (one person) | $367.00/hour |
| Battalion Chief (One person) | $221.00/hour |
| Paramedic team (two persons) | $298.00/hour |
| Engine Company Personnel (4 persons) | $532.00/hour |
| Truck Company personnel (4 persons) | $532.00/hour |
| Stand-by firefighter (per person) | $101.00/hour |
| Fire Investigations (per hour) | $180.00/hour |
| EMS Responses & Subscriptions | |
| Emergency Medical First Responder | $312.26 |
| Advanced Life Support (Non-Transport) | $589.00 |
| BLS-E (Ground Emergency Medical Transport) | $2,498.08 |
| ALS-1 (Ground Emergency Medical Transport) | $2,966.47 |
| ALS-2 (Ground Emergency Medical Transport) | $4,293.57 |
| Per Mile Rate (Ground Emergency Medical Transport) | $25.76 |
| Assisted Living/Convalescent/Nursing Homes - Back to Bed Fee | $312.26 |
| Ground Emergency Medical Transport - Full Rate Details | See EMS Rates |
| Paramedic Subscription: Household | $46.00 |
| Paramedic Subscription: Business (Per 10 employees) | $46.00 |
| Misc. Fees | |
| Late Fees: 30 Days | 20.00% |
| Late Fees: 60 Days | 30.00% |
| Late Fees: 90 Days | 40.00% |
| Late Fees: 120 Days | 50.00% |
| Failure to cancel scheduled inspection | $112.00 |
| Technology automation fee | 6% |
| Drug/DUI Incident Response | $12,000 (max per CA Gov Code 53155) |
| Patient Care Report Request by Patient | $15.00 |
| Patient Care Report Request by Attorney | $15.00 |
| Patient Care Report by Subpoena | $15.00 |