Julian Cuyamaca Fire Protection District

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Inspections & Plan Checks
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All plans for fire rebuilds from 2003 Cedar fire are to be checked at San Diego County Department of Planning and Land Use ONLY.

Any new construction plans can be checked at the JCFPD District Office.

Fire District plan checks will be conducted at the Julian Cuyamaca Fire Protection District Office located 2645 Farmer Road. To schedule a plan check, contact the District Office at (760) 765-1510.

Plan Checks Fee Schedule

· Minor Subdivisions…..$150

· Major Subdivisions…..$150 plus $50 per lot for each lot over three lots.

· Residential per Dwelling Unit…..$100

· Miscellaneous Buildings (i.e. barns, sheds, garages)…..$75

· Residential or Commercial Remodels or Additions

             Use the following formula: 1-50% of existing square footage = 50% of Plan Check Fee

                                                           51-100% of existing square footage = 100% of Plan Check Fee

· Commercial/Industrial…..$200

             $200 for up to 2,000 square feet, over 2,000 square feet add 10 cents per each additional square foot

· Sprinkler Plan Checks:

             Residential…..$150

             Commercial…..$200

             $200 for up to 2,000 square feet, over 2,000 square feet add 10 cents per each additional square foot.    Consultant fees, when necessary, are to be charged to the owner of the project at the prevailing rate.

· Returned Check Fee…..$15 + Bank Charges

Fire Prevention Personnel conduct progress inspections during the construction and remodeling phase of both new and existing buildings.  We inspect fire sprinkler, fire alarm and fire protection systems, fire hydrants and associated piping, fire apparatus access, spray-booths, natural & LPG gas piping, exiting systems and other construction features to ensure compliance with current fire and life safety codes.  Inspections are conducted from the beginning through completion of project to ensure all code requirements are met. 

The County of San Diego has adopted the 2001 edition California Fire Code and 2000 edition Uniform Fire Code with amendments. Government Code Section 50022.3 permits the JCFPD to adopt the “County Fire Code” by reference in an effort to have uniformity with fire prevention and protection throughout the County.

These facilities include convalescent homes, hospitals, pre-schools, same-day surgery centers, R.C.F.E. (residential care facilities for elderly) and L.F.D.C. (large family daycare-home child day care).  The Department of Health Services or Community Care Licensing typically licenses these facilities.  Fire Prevention personnel conduct fire & life safety inspection of these facilities annually and at request of the licensing entity.  Persons interested in operating a business as listed above should contact the appropriate licensing bureau for information and approval.  The licensing bureau will request the fire  department to conduct an inspection for fire safety clearance.

The JCFPD investigates complaints as related to locked or blocked exits, over-crowding, hazardous materials, weed abatement, illegal burning, improper use of recreational fires, use and sale of fireworks, party poppers and snap caps (illegal in San Diego County), illegal business operations, blocked fire lanes and other fire and life safety issues.  Contact the fire department if you have a concern regarding fire and life safety in the JCFPD.