Fire Permits
The Single Resource for County Permits and Applications
The County of San Bernardino’s EZOP website simplifies your search for project information by centralizing handouts and descriptions of development and construction-related permits and activities.
Are you building a high rise? Renovating a house? Installing a new water heater? Rewiring a blighted property as part of rehab? Or maybe you are seeking approval to operate a business that’s not usually allowed in your location? Whether you are looking to build a house or repair one, this is your one place to start.
Here you will find information on various activities regulated by the County in a citizen-focused format. Each application along with required materials are described fully so that you can be prepared to apply.
Click here for a Quick Reference Guide that helps you find the appropriate application for your project.
| Permit | Module | Apply Online | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burn Permit | Fire | Yes | IMPORTANT: San Bernardino County Fire Burn Permits are only for within County Fire's Authority of Jurisdiction. If you are in a State Responsibility Area (SRA) then you will need to apply for a Burn permit from CAL FIRE at https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/apply-for-a-permit/ If you are in an area that is not serviced by County Fire, then please seek a… Find out more. |
| State Site (DSA) Review | Fire | Yes | State Site (DSA) Review Find out more. |
| Residential Fire Letter | Fire | Yes | Residential Fire Letter Find out more. |
| Fire Special Event Permit | Fire | Yes | Fire Special Event Permit Find out more. |
| Fire Planning/DRC | Fire | Yes | Fire Planning/DRC Find out more. |
| Fire Commercial/Multi-Family Construction | Fire | Yes | Fire Commercial/Multi-Family Construction Find out more. |
| Licensed Care Facility Inspection | Fire | Yes | Licensed Care Facility Inspection Find out more. |
| Underground | Fire | Yes | An Underground Permit is required when installing underground water piping/infrastructure for purpose of adding additional fire hydrants and underground connections to sprinkler risers. Find out more. |
| Residential & Multi-Family Sprinkler Permit | Fire | Yes | A Residential Sprinkler Permit is required when installing a residential fire sprinkler systems or adding on to an existing system. Find out more. |
| Fire Pre-Engineered Systems/AST | Fire | Yes | A Pre-Engineered Systems and AST Permit is required when installing a Pre-Engineered System or AST. Find out more. |
| Non-Residential Sprinkler | Fire | Yes | A Non-Residential Sprinkler Permit is required when installing a non-residential fire sprinkler systems or adding on to an existing system. Standpipes and hose racks may also be required/reviewed as part of this permit. Find out more. |
| Non-Residential Pump | Fire | Yes | A Non-Residential Pump Permit is required when installing a commercial fire pump. Standpipes and hose racks may be required/reviewed as part of this permit. Find out more. |
| High Pile and Inrack Sprinkler | Fire | Yes | A High Pile and In rack Sprinkler Permit is required when installing a High Pile and In rack Sprinkler system into a storage facility. Find out more. |
| Fire Alarm | Fire | Yes | A Fire Alarm Permit is required when installing a fire alarm monitoring/notification system in a structure. Find out more. |