Resources

How to Submit Plans & Schedule Inspections

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.

Business License

California Fire Code

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.

Details, Requirements & Permit Applications - Categorized List

Fire Safety Engineering Details

Fire / Life Safety Pre-Test Forms

Requirements

Permit Applications

Fee Schedules

Fire Watch

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

Pay & Review Permit Status

To Review the Status of your 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 words Record Info
Then click on Processing Status

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

Report a Weed Abatement & Life Safety Hazard

Fire safety is a top priority at the City of Chula Vista. Dry, overgrown vegetation can create fire hazards. The city requires private property owners to adopt proper weed abatement practice to help us keep Chula Vista fire safe.

Weed abatement involves removing flammable vegetation and combustible growth and creating defensible space around structures on your property.

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.

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.

You received a Notice of Violation & Order to Abate… Now what?

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.

Identify the hazard that is listed in your Notice of Violation. Take “before” pictures of the hazard on your property.
Determine a means to clear the cited hazard from your property. You can do this by completing the work yourself or hiring a contractor to perform this service. Be sure to refer to the specific violation and address each of the cited violations listed in the Order to Abate.
Complete the hazard removal and/or abatement within 30 days of the notice date. If more time is required, contact the inspector designated to your property to notify him/her of a timeline for the work to be done.
Once work is complete, take “after” pictures of your property.
Notify Fire Prevention of hazard removal and/or abatement completion, including “before” and “after” documentation via email at fireprevention@chulavistaca.gov
Schedule routine maintenance of your property in order to keep it safe and avoid receipt of a Notice of Violation & Order to Abate in the future.