A fire permit is required for fire alarms, sprinkler systems, suppression systems, spray paint booths, tank installations, and other systems installed for fire detection or suppression in a building or structure. You may submit for plan check by following the procedures for online plan submission, click here.

Or, you may submit a paper application. 

To submit a paper application and plans for a plan check, you will need 2 copies of the plans along with two copies of any supporting documentation. You will also need to fill out a permit application at the time of submittal.  Please be aware that due to COVID-19, plans will be quarantined for 48 hours before staff will take them in.

Additional information is located below in the FAQs. You may also visit www.heartlandfire.org or call 619-441-1600.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Time periods vary but a typical plan check submittal will take about three weeks.

Will you call or email me when the plan check is done?

Yes. We’ll contact you when the plans are ready for pickup.

What do I do once the plan check is done?

If you submitted an online plan submission you may log on to your PACO account to view any correction items that are required.

If you did a paper submittal, you can pick up your plans from the lobby in City Hall once you have made contact with a customer service representative at 619-441-1726, option 2.  Make the necessary corrections on the plans. Once all of the corrections are made you will need to resubmit them for recheck. When that is complete, we will notify you to come in and pick up your permit.

How long will recheck take?

Recheck will normally take one week.

Click here for a complete list of forms

Fire Permit To Operate

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A permit to operate allows you to maintain, store, use or handle materials, or to conduct processes, which produce conditions hazardous to life or property, or to install equipment used in connection with such activities. An inspection of the facility is conducted in order to verify compliance with all Federal, State, and Local codes and regulations related to the character or use of the facility. If the facility passes the inspection, a permit to operate is issued. The permit to operate should be posted in a conspicuous place or be easily accessible when requested. The permit to operate can be revoked if conditions or limitations have been violated, if someone else is using the permit, if it is used at another location, if there is a safety hazard, if there was false information or a misrepresentation in the application, or if the permit is in violation of the fire code.

Click here for information on what a Building Permit is required for. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

The expiration date will appear on your permit. Typically, permits are good for a one year time period. However, for low risk/hazard occupancies your permit may be extended beyond a one year time period.

How much will the permit to operate cost?

The fee structure in use by the City is updated on a periodic basis. For an estimate of fees you may call the general information line of the Building Safety Division and get an estimate of the fee for your permit.

What do I do if the inspection reveals problems or violations?

All violations must be corrected. Unless the problem is of a severe nature,  you will typically be given adequate time to correct a problem on your own. However, if violations are not corrected, enforcement action may be necessary.

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