New Development & Construction

Assistance & Reviews

From the beginning of the planning process to final occupancy, the Fire Department assists developers, contractors, architects, and engineers to meet the fire protection requirements for all new buildings as well as improvement projects in existing buildings.

Some examples of what the Fire Department is responsible for reviewing are:

• All fire protection systems and fire alarm systems
• Building construction plans
• Fire apparatus access roads
• Fire hydrants and water supply

Plans are reviewed for compliance with the applicable fire and life safety regulations, codes, and ordinances. The turn-around goal is 15 working days and we are closed every Friday. We do not do "over the counter" or "expedited" plan reviews.

Plans may be submitted Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please see the submittal checklist links below for information on what the submittal requirements are. Payment in the form of cash or checks (currently, the City does not accept credit cards) made payable to City of Fontana.
We are located at:

Fontana City Hall
Development Services Office
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335

If you would like to obtain more information regarding submitting plans, please call:
(909) 428-8891.

Forms & checklists

• Application (PDF)
• Fee Schedule (PDF)
• Submittal Checklist for Commercial Fire Sprinklers (PDF)
• Submittal Checklist for Fire Extinguishing Systems (PDF)
• Submittal Checklist for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems (PDF)
• Submittal Checklist for Fire Alarm Systems (PDF)
• Submittal Checklist for High Piled Storage (PDF)
• High-Piled Combustible Stock Questionnaire (PDF)
• Submittal Checklist for Knox® Box (PDF)
• Submittal Checklist for Private Underground Water Mains (PDF)
• Submittal Checklist for Underground Water Mains (PDF)
• Submittal Checklist for CFC 34 Aboveground Storage Tanks Piping (PDF)
• Submittal Checklist for NFPA 14 Standpipe and Hose Systems (PDF)
• Submittal Checklist for Residential Fire Sprinklers (PDF)
• Submittal Checklist for Battery Systems (PDF)

Scheduling an inspection

Once plans are approved and permits are issued, inspections are performed throughout the construction process to ensure the work is done according to the approved plans.

To schedule an inspection (must be the contractor who pulled the permit), please call (909) 428-8890 or you may request an inspection via email. Please have the following information ready:

Type of inspection you are requesting
Project name and address
Fire permit number Example: FPMT16-000123