Plan Submittal Guidelines

The Scotts Valley Fire Protection District performs plan checks and reviews for all projects located in the City of Scotts Valley and unincorporated areas of Santa Cruz County located within District boundaries. Plan review can take up to two weeks for most projects. Before submitting your plans be sure to review any Fire District ordinances and standards that may apply to your project. To determine is your parcel is located within the Scotts Valley Fire Protection district please visit the Santa Cruz County interactive GIS website. The plans that are checked and reviewed are as noted below.

All Plans Must be Submitted Electronically to Deputy Fire Marshal Collins (ecollins@scottsvalleyfire.com)

  • Commercial & industrial buildings; new construction, additions, and remodels.
  • Single family dwelling(s), duplexes or subdivisions; new additions, and remodels.
  • Fire Alarm Plan reviews; new, additions, and remodels.
  • Fire Protection Plans when required by the Fire Department.
  • Fire Sprinkler Plans checks; new, additions, and remodels.
  • Hood and duct systems; new, additional tank(s), and relocations.
  • Special Event Applications
  • Fire Code Use Applications

The following plans require a direct submittal to the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District.

  • Fire Alarm Plan reviews; new, additions, and remodels.
  • Fire Protection Plans when required by the Fire Department.
  • Fire Sprinkler Plans checks; new, additions, and remodels.
  • Hood and duct systems (Fixed Fire Systems); new, additional tank(s), and relocations.
  • Fire Code Use/special Events Applications
  • All other plans are to be routed through either the City of Scotts Valley or Santa Cruz County Building Departments depending on the parcel location.  Please contact these departments for their respective plan submittal requirements.

Submittal Requirements

The following application forms are available to download. Please complete the below form and submit it with your documents electronically to ecollins@scottsvalleyfire.com

Application and plan review is a minimum two week turnaround. All fees must be paid prior to permit issuance.

Fire Alarm, Sprinkler, Hood and Duct Systems:

Permit Application- Deferred Submittals

Special Event Permits:

Special Event Permit Application 

Fire Alarm

  • Completed Application
  • Building Permit must be issued from city/town (if applicable).
  • Electronic Plan Submittal Including:
    • Device Cut sheets
    • Battery Calculations
    • Voltage Drop Calculations
    • CSFM Listing Info
  • Copy of business license and Workers Compensation Insurance (if not already on file)

Fire Sprinkler: NFPA 13, 13R, & 13D Systems

  • Completed Application
  • Building Permit must be issued from city/town (if applicable).
  • Electronic Plans 
  • Calculations – *A two head calculation is REQUIRED for 13D*
  • Manufacturer spec sheets for all materials
  • Copy of business license and Workers Compensation Insurance (if not already on file)

Hood and Duct Systems (Fixed Fire Systems)

  • Completed Application
  • Building Permit must be issued from city/town (if applicable).
  • Copy of system design specifications/ manual
  • Copy of business license and Workers Compensation Insurance (if not already on file)

Fire Code Use/Special Event Permit

  • Submittal items will vary.
  • Contact the Prevention office for more info. (831) 438-0211