How to Obtain Operational Fire Permits
The Community Risk Reduction Division conducts annual inspections of state-mandated occupancies and operational fire code permits listed in Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code throughout our service area.
The links below provide a list of codes and standards enforced by this Fire Authority. Please note that this is not an all-inclusive list but is provided as a resource for your reference and can be accessed by clicking the links below.
- California Fire Code (2025 edition)
- NFPA Reference Standards
The South San Joaquin County Fire Authority is committed to a proactive approach to fire prevention and life safety. This is achieved through the implementation of three fire prevention principles: Education, Engineering, and Enforcement. Our goal is to enhance the safety of residents and visitors by providing educational tools that help identify potential fire hazards and ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken to mitigate those hazards.
A Self-Inspection Checklist is one educational tool available to business owners and managers to help identify common fire hazards and initiate corrective action for their abatement. It is not intended to take the place of an official fire inspection. The items included are general requirements based on common Fire Code violations typically found in most businesses. Prompt action should be taken to mitigate any hazards associated with items marked “No” on the checklist in order to improve the safety of building occupants. The Self-Inspection Checklist is provided in the link below.
The Self-Inspection Checklist is provided in the link below.
FORMS
PERMIT FEES
PAYMENT
All credit and debit card transactions are subject to a non-refundable convenience fee of 2.55% of the transaction amount, or a minimum fee of $1.95, whichever is greater. Electronic check transactions are subject to a non-refundable convenience fee of $1.75 for transactions up to $50,000. Additional fees may apply for higher transaction amounts.
Please Note: The South San Joaquin County Fire Authority will never request payment via wire transfer. If you receive a communication requesting permit fees and have any concerns about its validity, please contact our staff directly at (209) 831-6707 to verify the request.