Chapter 6.04 ALAMEDA COUNTY FIRE CODE*


Section 6.04.040 Article 1— Administration, Section 105— Permits amendments.

    A.     Section 105.2.1.1 (Permit Fees) is added to this code to read:

    The governing body pursuant to Section 13916 of the Health and Safety Code may establish fees for permits issued under the authority of this Code in all cases where permit fees have not been established hereunder.

    B.     Section 105.2.1.2 (Fees for Service) Alameda County Ordinance 0-93-17 (Fees for Service) is restated and incorporated into Section 105 as Section 105.2.1.2 of this code to read:

    1.    A fee shall be charged to cover the cost of any fire prevention service or of enforcing any regulation.
    2.    Any person or public entity who requests a permit, plan review, or an inspection shall file a completed application with the district’ s fire prevention bureau. The application shall be accompanied by the scheduled nonrefundable fee.




Fire Code Permits
UFC Article
*Rate in Dollars
Aerosol Products
88
80.00
Aircraft Refueling
24
80.00
Aircraft Repair
24
80.00
Automobile Wrecking Yards
34
80.00
Bonfire/Open Burning**
11
40.00
Bowling Alley/Pin Refinishing**
26
40.00
Candles/Open Flame in Assembly
25
See places of Assembly
Carnivals and Fairs
25
80.00
Cellulose Nitrate Storage
27
80.00
Combustible Fiber Storage
28
80.00
Compressed Gases
74
40.00
Combustible Material Storage
11
40.00
Cryogenics
75
80.00
Dry Cleaning Plants
36/79
80.00
Dust Producing Operations
76
80.00
Explosives
77
40.00
Fire Hydrants and Water Control Valves
9
40.00
Fireworks:
Manufacturing
80.00
Display - Setpiece**
78
80.00
Display - Aerial**
78
80.00
 Plus amount per shell group < 60 Shells
78
140.00
 Plus amount per shell group 61-120 Shells
78
200.00
 Plus amount per shell group 120-181 Shells
78
250.00
 Plus amount per shell group 181-240 Shells
78
350.00
 Plus amount per shell group > 241 Shells
78
450.00
Flammable or Combustible Liquids Use and Storage of Class I, II, and III:
Inside Storage or Handling Room
79
80.00
Storage Cabinet
79
40.00
Aboveground Tank (1)
79
80.00
 Plus additional tank (each)
40.00
Underground Tank (1)
79
80.00
 Plus additional tank (each)
40.00
Removal of Aboveground Tank (1)**
79
80.00
 Plus additional tank (each)
40.00
Removal of Underground Tank (1)**
79
80.00
 Plus additional tank (each)
40.00
Fruit Ripening
46
40.00
Garage/Repair
29
80.00
Hazardous Materials Storage
80
80.00
Hazardous Production Materials
51
80.00
Highly Toxic Pesticides
80
80.00
High Piled Combustible Storage
81
80.00
Junk Yards
34
40.00
Liquefied Petroleum Gases:
Use, Storage, Handling less than 1999 Gallons
82
40.00
Use, Storage, Handling more than 2000 Gallons
82
80.00
Liquid or Gas Fueled Equipment in Assembly
25
80.00
Lumberyard (> 100,000 board feet)
30
80.00
Magnesium Working
48
40.00
Mall, covered
35
80.00
Matches (manufacture or bulk storage)
80
40.00
Nitrate Film
33
40.00
Occupant Load Increase
12
40.00
Oil or Natural Gas Well
33
80.00
Open Flame Devices - Marinas
11
40.00
Organic Coatings
50
80.00
Ovens, Industrial Baking and Drying
62
80.00
Pallet Yard > 2500 square feet
30
80.00
Parade Floats**
11
40.00
Places of Assembly:
Occupant Load - 50 to 299
25
80.00
Occupant Load - 300 +
25
160.00
Pyrotechnical Special Effects Material
78
80.00
Radioactive Materials
80
80.00
Refrigeration Equipment
63
40.00
Spraying and Dipping Operations
45
40.00
Tank Vehicles**
79
80.00
Tents or Air Supported Structures:
200 to 4199 Square Feet
32
40.00
4200 Square Feet or More
32
80.00
Tire Recapping
31
80.00
Waste Material Handling Plant
11/28
80.00
Welding and Cutting Operations
49
80.00
Yard Waste and Recycle Facilities >5000 sq. ft.
30
80.00

Plan Review and Inspection
Rate in Dollars*
Building Construction— Commercial
New Construction up to 5000 sq. feet
120.00
New Construction in excess of 5000 sq. feet
240.00
Tenant Improvement up to 5000 sq. ft.
120.00
Tenant Improvement in excess of 5000 sq. ft.
240.00
Building Construction— Residential
Custom Lot
40.00
Water Supply
80.00
Fire Access
120.00


Rate in Dollars*
Fire Alarm Systems
Fire Alarm System
140.00
 Plus amount for each device on the system
5.00
Fire Alarm - Highrise 4 or more stories
240.00
 Plus amount per story in excess of 4
40.00
Water Flow/Fire Sprinkler System Alarm
120.00
Fixed Fire Protection Systems
Halon System
Hood and Duct System
160.00
Medical Gas System
120.00
Spray Booth (per booth)
120.00
Fire Sprinkler Systems
New Construction— Commercial
System with less than 20 heads
200.00
System with 21-99 heads
280.00
System with 100 or more heads
380.00
 Plus $.50 for each head in excess of 100
0.50
New Construction— Residential
NFPA 13D Sprinkler System - 1st. Unit
240.00
 Plus amount per each like unit
160.00
NFPA 13R Sprinkler System - 1st. Unit
280.00
 Plus amount per each like unit
120.00
NFPA 13 Sprinkler System - 1st. Unit
280.00
 Plus amount for each like unit
130.00
Existing Construction— Commercial or Residential
Tenant Improvement (drops only) with up to 20 heads
120.00
Tenant Improvement (drops only) over 20 heads
200.00
 Plus amount per each head in excess of 20
0.50
Underground Water Supply
380.00
 Plus amount per each fire hydrant or connection
15.00
Fire Inspections - Requested
80.00

*    The permit fee is an estimate based on the cost of basic service including but not limited to office reviews and field inspections. The actual amount charged is based on actual time spent. Extra cost incurred due to system failure, unusual circumstances, excessive time required, missed appointments and personnel expense shall be billed at the rate of $80.00 per hour in 1/2 hour increments in addition to the basic service fee.

**    Fire permits that are not covered by an annual permit shall submit application for permit required for each occurrence. In addition to the fire permit, fireworks displays must have one engine company on standby during the event at the expense of the permit holder. Event time includes 1/2 hour.



    3.    Contractors, Developers or Property Owner/Builders who utilize a department approved Fire Sprinkler Designer or Consultant may not be required to pay additional fees for consultant’ s review of system plans and calculations. The fee for plan review and inspection will be adjusted to reflect this reduction in fees.
    4.    A permit, certification, or approval shall not be issued until all requirements have been satisfied and the fee has been paid in full.
    5.    The Building Official shall not issue a final clearance until approval has been issued by the Fire Department and the total fee has been collected by the Fire Department.

(Ord. 2003-39 § 1 (part): Ord. 2000-45 § 1 (part))