All new construction permitted through the South County Fire Authority is reviewed and inspected by the Community Risk Reduction Division to ensure proposed construction projects, building improvements, remodels, and additions to existing structures meet applicable fire and life-safety requirements per the adopted California Fire Code and City/County Ordinances. All new installations and all modifications to fire protection and life safety systems are reviewed and inspected by the Community Risk Reduction Division to ensure that the installation or modifications meet applicable fire and life-safety codes and standards.

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

South San Joaquin County Fire Authority requires construction plans and documents to be submitted electronically in Portable Document Format (PDF) for all projects.  Additional submittal requirements are listed on the online application.

South San Joaquin County Fire Authority's online application portal is only for deferred submittals such as

• County Fire Access - Cell Tower
• County Fire Access - Ground Mount Solar
• County Fire Access - Residential
• Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System (DAS System)
• Fire Alarm
• Fire Alarm TI - Cellular Communicator
• Fire Sprinklers
• Fire Service Underground
• Kitchen Hood Suppression System
• Paint Booth 
• Smoke Control System

**** Additional deferred submittal types may not be listed****

Please note Building permits and resubmitted documents associated with Building permits are still to be submitted to the respective Building Departments (City of Tracy or San Joaquin County). 

 ADDITIONAL FORMS

• High Piled Storage Application
• 2025 Fire Flow Testing Application

OUR SUBMISSION PROCESS

PERMIT FEES

• 2025 -2026 Fee Schedule

PAYMENT

• online payment portal

All credit/debit card transactions will incur a non-refundable convenience fee of 2.55% for transaction processing or a minimum fee of $1.95 on the transaction amount. All electronic check transactions will incur a non-refundable convenience fee of $1.75 for transactions up to $50,000, additional fees may be imposed for higher amounts.

PLEASE NOTE: We will NEVER request that you send any monies to us via Wire Transfer.  If at any time you have concerns regarding a communication that requests permit fees, please feel free to verify this with our staff by calling (209) 831-6707.

Revised 09/03/2025

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