Project Application Form

***If you wish to have additional contacts receive communications from Truckee Fire regarding plan review, please list their email(s) below***

Fire Sprinklers 
Within Placer County Plans need to be submitted to the District’s third-party contractor, Engineered Fire Systems, Inc., for review and scheduled inspections.

Contact information: 
Engineered Fire Systems (EFS)
11832 Tammy Way 
Grass Valley, Ca. 95949 
530.274.9400 

Within the Town of Truckee fire sprinkler & fire alarm projects must be permitted by the Town of Truckee Building and Safety Division.

Within Nevada County fire sprinkler & fire alarm projects must be permitted by Nevada County Building Department  

Placer County: upload your Permit Issuance Checklist along with your plans.
Nevada County: upload your Preliminary Building Permit along with your plans.
Town of Truckee: no submission required. Fees will be collected by the Town of Truckee upon the issuance of your permit.

Please allow 3 business days (excluding holidays) for our staff to calculate the Fire Impact/Mitigation fees.  We will respond to you via email. We accept all major credit/debit cards, however a 3.5% credit card fee applies, or personal checks which can be mailed to: Truckee Fire District PO Box 2768 Truckee, CA 96160 or dropped off at our office located at 10049 Donner Pass Rd Truckee, CA 96161.

Once the plans are reviewed/approved AND all plan review/mitigation fees have been paid, TFD will sign-off the workflow in the Placer County/Town of Truckee system for permit issuance.  We will add any required inspections due prior to your final occupancy permit. 

Mitigation fees will need to be paid prior to permit issuance.

Truckee Fire Notes section on plans including the following TFPD Ordinances:

503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 15 feet (4572 mm). Driveways shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 12 feet (3658 mm).

503.2.5 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads and driveways in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus.

If permit includes a generator or open flame device include the following:

308.1.9 Outdoor Open Flame Appliances. Outdoor open flame appliances, including permanently installed outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, BBQ’s, pizza ovens and any other open flame outdoor device that is connected to a residential or commercial gas line service shall be installed in accordance with the following:
All parts/assemblies to be tested and certified by UL, CSA, or ANSI.
A gas shut-off valve located shall be installed at the stub out and provided with ready access.
A second gas shut-off valve shall be located within 3 feet (9115 mm) to 5 feet (1524 mm) of device where the primary shut-off valve is further than 6 feet (1829 mm) from the appliance.
The appliance shall include a timer device which allows a maximum operating time of three hours. The timer shall require a manual reset.
A separation distance of 10 feet (3048 mm) feet vertically and horizontally shall be provided to all combustible materials, not including the support structure. The separation distance shall be measured from the open flame.
Exception: Where approved by the Fire Code Official, the separation distance can be reduced provided the manufacturer’s installation guidelines specify a lesser distance to combustible materials.
The surface supporting the appliance shall be of an ignition-resistant or fire-resistant material for a distance of 2 feet (610 mm) in all directions from the appliance.
The appliance shall produce a maximum flame height of 2 feet (610 mm).

509.2.1 Electrical Shunt Trip/Switch. New structures and remodeled structures shall be provided with a remote main power electrical shunt switch in an approved location where any of the following conditions occur:
The main power disconnect switch is located on the interior of a building,
The main power disconnect switch is inaccessible to fire department personnel due to location or to climatic conditions, or
The facility is equipped with multiple electrical sources, such as fuel cells, ESS, generators or solar photovoltaic systems.
Exception: Facilities where the Fire Code Official determines the electrical shunt trip/switch is not required.
The remote main power electrical shunt trip/switch shall be hard wired to all power sources. The electrical shunt trip/switch shall be installed on the exterior of the building in an location approved by the Fire Code Official and protected from the elements. The electrical shunt trip/switch shall have an approved, permanent, weatherproof sign which states “MAIN POWER SHUNT TRIP/SWITCH”.

1203.1.3 Installation. Emergency power systems and standby power systems shall be installed in accordance with the California Building Code, NFPA 70, NFPA 110 and NFPA 111. Where emergency or standby power is provided at a structure, an electrical shunt trip/switch shall be provided in accordance with Section 509.2.1.

1203.7 Protection from horizontal impact. Fuel piping to generators shall be protected from damage where underground fuel piping extends above ground and is located in an area subject to the horizontal movement of snow. The barrier or method of protection shall be approved by the Fire Code Official.

Fire Sprinklers

Within Placer County Plans need to be submitted to the District’s third-party contractor, Engineered Fire Systems, Inc., for review and scheduled inspections.  

Contact information: 
Engineered Fire Systems (EFS)
11832 Tammy Way 
Grass Valley, Ca. 95949 
530.274.9400

Within the Town of Truckee fire sprinkler & fire alarm projects must be permitted by the Town of Truckee Building and Safety Division.

Within Nevada County fire sprinkler & fire alarm projects must be permitted by Nevada County Building Department.

Placer County: submit your Permit Issuance Checklist.
Nevada County: submit your Preliminary Building Permit.
Town of Truckee: no submission required. Fees will be collected by the Town of Truckee upon the issuance of your permit.

Please allow 3 business days (excluding holidays) for our staff to calculate the Fire Impact/Mitigation fees.  We will respond to you via email. We accept all major credit/debit cards, however a 3.5% credit card fee applies, or personal checks which can be mailed to: Truckee Fire District PO Box 2768 Truckee, CA 96160 or dropped off at our office located at 10049 Donner Pass Rd Truckee, CA 96161.

Once the plans are reviewed/approved AND all plan review/mitigation fees have been paid, TFD will sign-off the workflow in the Placer County/Town of Truckee system for permit issuance.  We will add any required inspections due prior to your final occupancy permit. 

Mitigation fees will need to be paid prior to permit issuance.

Truckee Fire Notes section on plans including the following TFPD Ordinances:

503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 15 feet (4572 mm). Driveways shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 12 feet (3658 mm).

503.2.5 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads and driveways in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus.

If permit includes an open flame device include the following:

308.1.9 Outdoor Open Flame Appliances. Outdoor open flame appliances, including permanently installed outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, BBQ’s, pizza ovens and any other open flame outdoor device that is connected to a residential or commercial gas line service shall be installed in accordance with the following:
All parts/assemblies to be tested and certified by UL, CSA, or ANSI.
A gas shut-off valve located shall be installed at the stub out and provided with ready access.
A second gas shut-off valve shall be located within 3 feet (9115 mm) to 5 feet (1524 mm) of device where the primary shut-off valve is further than 6 feet (1829 mm) from the appliance.
The appliance shall include a timer device which allows a maximum operating time of three hours. The timer shall require a manual reset.
A separation distance of 10 feet (3048 mm) feet vertically and horizontally shall be provided to all combustible materials, not including the support structure. The separation distance shall be measured from the open flame.
Exception: Where approved by the Fire Code Official, the separation distance can be reduced provided the manufacturer’s installation guidelines specify a lesser distance to combustible materials.
The surface supporting the appliance shall be of an ignition-resistant or fire-resistant material for a distance of 2 feet (610 mm) in all directions from the appliance.
The appliance shall produce a maximum flame height of 2 feet (610 mm).

Fire Sprinklers

Within Placer County Plans need to be submitted to the District’s third-party contractor, Engineered Fire Systems, Inc., for review and scheduled inspections.  

Contact information: 
Engineered Fire Systems (EFS)
11832 Tammy Way 
Grass Valley, Ca. 95949 
530.274.9400

Within the Town of Truckee fire sprinkler & fire alarm projects must be permitted by the Town of Truckee Building and Safety Division.

Within Nevada County fire sprinkler & fire alarm projects must be permitted by Nevada County Building Department.

Placer County: submit your Permit Issuance Checklist.
Nevada County: submit your Preliminary Building Permit.
Town of Truckee: no submission required. Fees will be collected by the Town of Truckee upon the issuance of your permit.

Please allow 3 business days (excluding holidays) for our staff to calculate the Fire Impact/Mitigation fees.  We will respond to you via email. We accept all major credit/debit cards, however a 3.5% credit card fee applies, or personal checks which can be mailed to: Truckee Fire District PO Box 2768 Truckee, CA 96160 or dropped off at our office located at 10049 Donner Pass Rd Truckee, CA 96161.

Once the plans are reviewed/approved AND all plan review/mitigation fees have been paid, TFD will sign-off the workflow in the Placer County/Town of Truckee system for permit issuance.  We will add any required inspections due prior to your final occupancy permit. 

Mitigation fees will need to be paid prior to permit issuance.

Truckee Fire Notes section on plans including the following TFPD Ordinances:

503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 15 feet (4572 mm). Driveways shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 12 feet (3658 mm).

503.2.5 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads and driveways in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus.

If permit includes a generator or open flame device include the following:

308.1.9 Outdoor Open Flame Appliances. Outdoor open flame appliances, including permanently installed outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, BBQ’s, pizza ovens and any other open flame outdoor device that is connected to a residential or commercial gas line service shall be installed in accordance with the following:
All parts/assemblies to be tested and certified by UL, CSA, or ANSI.
A gas shut-off valve located shall be installed at the stub out and provided with ready access.
A second gas shut-off valve shall be located within 3 feet (9115 mm) to 5 feet (1524 mm) of device where the primary shut-off valve is further than 6 feet (1829 mm) from the appliance.
The appliance shall include a timer device which allows a maximum operating time of three hours. The timer shall require a manual reset.
A separation distance of 10 feet (3048 mm) feet vertically and horizontally shall be provided to all combustible materials, not including the support structure. The separation distance shall be measured from the open flame.
Exception: Where approved by the Fire Code Official, the separation distance can be reduced provided the manufacturer’s installation guidelines specify a lesser distance to combustible materials.
The surface supporting the appliance shall be of an ignition-resistant or fire-resistant material for a distance of 2 feet (610 mm) in all directions from the appliance.
The appliance shall produce a maximum flame height of 2 feet (610 mm).

Fire Sprinklers 
Commercial sprinkler plans in Placer County, Nevada County and Town of Truckee to be submitted to the District’s third-party contractor, Engineered Fire Systems, Inc., for review and scheduled inspections.  

Contact information: 
Engineered Fire Systems (EFS)
11832 Tammy Way 
Grass Valley, Ca. 95949 
530.274.9400 

Placer County: submit your Permit Issuance Checklist. 

Nevada County: submit your Preliminary Building Permit. 

Town of Truckee:

• For residential no submission required. Fees will be collected by the Town of Truckee upon the issuance of your permit.

• For commercial projects please upload your Non-residential/Tenant Improvement Permit Request that includes your square footage breakdown (industrial, commercial, and office).

Please allow 3 business days (excluding holidays) for our staff to calculate the Fire Impact/Mitigation fees.  We will respond to you via email. We accept all major credit/debit cards, however a 3.5% credit card fee applies, or personal checks which can be mailed to: Truckee Fire District PO Box 2768 Truckee, CA 96160 or dropped off at our office located at 10049 Donner Pass Rd Truckee, CA 96161.

Once the plans are reviewed/approved AND all plan review/mitigation fees have been paid, TFD will sign-off the workflow in the Placer County/Town of Truckee system for permit issuance.  We will add any required inspections due prior to your final occupancy permit. 

Mitigation fees will need to be paid prior to permit issuance.

The developer is required to comply with the Fire District’s interpretation of the fire code as  the authority having jurisdiction.  Some typical interpretations include: providing Knox key box access for building control rooms and gates, providing markers, snow removal, and vehicle impact protection for fire hydrants, providing and maintaining pre-fire safety plans for Fire District use and, limiting vertical combustible construction prior to completion of an emergency water supply. 

The developer is required to comply with the Fire District’s currently adopted defensible space ordinance throughout the life of the project. The Zone 0 “ignition resistant zone” will be in effect after January 1st 2023 for new construction and January 1st 2024 for existing construction.  A vegetation management plan that addresses the creation and continued maintenance of defensible space around the project area will be required. 

Fire Sprinklers 
Commercial sprinkler plans in Placer County, Nevada County and Town of Truckee to be submitted to the District’s third-party contractor, Engineered Fire Systems, Inc., for review and scheduled inspections.  

Contact information: 
Engineered Fire Systems (EFS)
11832 Tammy Way 
Grass Valley, Ca. 95949 
530.274.9400 

Placer County: submit your Permit Issuance Checklist. 
Nevada County: submit your Preliminary Building Permit. 
Town of Truckee: no submission required. Fees will be collected by the Town of Truckee upon the issuance of your permit.

Please allow 3 business days (excluding holidays) for our staff to calculate the Fire Impact/Mitigation fees.  We will respond to you via email. We accept all major credit/debit cards, however a 3.5% credit card fee applies, or personal checks which can be mailed to: Truckee Fire District PO Box 2768 Truckee, CA 96160 or dropped off at our office located at 10049 Donner Pass Rd Truckee, CA 96161.

Once the plans are reviewed/approved AND all plan review/mitigation fees have been paid, TFD will sign-off the workflow in the Placer County/Town of Truckee system for permit issuance.  We will add any required inspections due prior to your final occupancy permit. 

Mitigation fees will need to be paid prior to permit issuance.

The developer is required to comply with the Fire District’s interpretation of the fire code as  the authority having jurisdiction.  Some typical interpretations include: providing Knox key box access for building control rooms and gates, providing markers, snow removal, and vehicle impact protection for fire hydrants, providing and maintaining pre-fire safety plans for Fire District use and, limiting vertical combustible construction prior to completion of an emergency water supply. 

The developer is required to comply with the Fire District’s currently adopted defensible space ordinance throughout the life of the project. The Zone 0 “ignition resistant zone” will be in effect after January 1st 2023 for new construction and January 1st 2024 for existing construction.  A vegetation management plan that addresses the creation and continued maintenance of defensible space around the project area will be required. 

Fire Sprinklers 
Commercial sprinkler plans in Placer County, Nevada County and Town of Truckee to be submitted to the District’s third-party contractor, Engineered Fire Systems, Inc., for review and scheduled inspections.  

Contact information: 
Engineered Fire Systems (EFS)
11832 Tammy Way 
Grass Valley, Ca. 95949 
530.274.9400 

Placer County: submit your Permit Issuance Checklist. 
Nevada County: submit your Preliminary Building Permit. 
Town of Truckee: no submission required. Fees will be collected by the Town of Truckee upon the issuance of your permit.

Please allow 3 business days (excluding holidays) for our staff to calculate the Fire Impact/Mitigation fees.  We will respond to you via email. We accept all major credit/debit cards, however a 3.5% credit card fee applies, or personal checks which can be mailed to: Truckee Fire District PO Box 2768 Truckee, CA 96160 or dropped off at our office located at 10049 Donner Pass Rd Truckee, CA 96161.

Once the plans are reviewed/approved AND all plan review/mitigation fees have been paid, TFD will sign-off the workflow in the Placer County/Town of Truckee system for permit issuance.  We will add any required inspections due prior to your final occupancy permit. 

Mitigation fees will need to be paid prior to permit issuance.

The developer is required to comply with the Fire District’s interpretation of the fire code as  the authority having jurisdiction.  Some typical interpretations include: providing Knox key box access for building control rooms and gates, providing markers, snow removal, and vehicle impact protection for fire hydrants, providing and maintaining pre-fire safety plans for Fire District use and, limiting vertical combustible construction prior to completion of an emergency water supply. 

The developer is required to comply with the Fire District’s currently adopted defensible space ordinance throughout the life of the project. The Zone 0 “ignition resistant zone” will be in effect after January 1st 2023 for new construction and January 1st 2024 for existing construction.  A vegetation management plan that addresses the creation and continued maintenance of defensible space around the project area will be required. 

Fire Sprinklers 
Commercial sprinkler plans in Placer County, Nevada County and Town of Truckee to be submitted to the District’s third-party contractor, Engineered Fire Systems, Inc., for review and scheduled inspections.  

Contact information: 
Engineered Fire Systems (EFS)
11832 Tammy Way 
Grass Valley, Ca. 95949 
530.274.9400 

Placer County: submit your Permit Issuance Checklist. 
Nevada County: submit your Preliminary Building Permit. 
Town of Truckee: no submission required. Fees will be collected by the Town of Truckee upon the issuance of your permit.

Please allow 3 business days (excluding holidays) for our staff to calculate the Fire Impact/Mitigation fees.  We will respond to you via email. We accept all major credit/debit cards, however a 3.5% credit card fee applies, or personal checks which can be mailed to: Truckee Fire District PO Box 2768 Truckee, CA 96160 or dropped off at our office located at 10049 Donner Pass Rd Truckee, CA 96161.

Once the plans are reviewed/approved AND all plan review/mitigation fees have been paid, TFD will sign-off the workflow in the Placer County/Town of Truckee system for permit issuance.  We will add any required inspections due prior to your final occupancy permit. 

Mitigation fees will need to be paid prior to permit issuance.

The developer is required to comply with the Fire District’s interpretation of the fire code as  the authority having jurisdiction.  Some typical interpretations include: providing Knox key box access for building control rooms and gates, providing markers, snow removal, and vehicle impact protection for fire hydrants, providing and maintaining pre-fire safety plans for Fire District use and, limiting vertical combustible construction prior to completion of an emergency water supply. 

The developer is required to comply with the Fire District’s currently adopted defensible space ordinance throughout the life of the project. The Zone 0 “ignition resistant zone” will be in effect after January 1st 2023 for new construction and January 1st 2024 for existing construction.  A vegetation management plan that addresses the creation and continued maintenance of defensible space around the project area will be required. 

Fire Sprinklers 
Within Placer County Plans need to be submitted to the District’s third-party contractor, Engineered Fire Systems, Inc., for review and scheduled inspections.

Contact information: 
Engineered Fire Systems (EFS)
11832 Tammy Way 
Grass Valley, Ca. 95949 
530.274.9400 

Within the Town of Truckee fire sprinkler & fire alarm projects must be permitted by the Town of Truckee Building and Safety Division.

Within Nevada County fire sprinkler & fire alarm projects must be permitted by Nevada County Building Department  

Placer County: submit your Permit Issuance Checklist. 
Nevada County: submit your Preliminary Building Permit. 
Town of Truckee: no submission required. Fees will be collected by the Town of Truckee upon the issuance of your permit.

Please allow 3 business days (excluding holidays) for our staff to calculate the Fire Impact/Mitigation fees.  We will respond to you via email. We accept all major credit/debit cards, however a 3.5% credit card fee applies, or personal checks which can be mailed to: Truckee Fire District PO Box 2768 Truckee, CA 96160 or dropped off at our office located at 10049 Donner Pass Rd Truckee, CA 96161.

Once the plans are reviewed/approved AND all plan review/mitigation fees have been paid, TFD will sign-off the workflow in the Placer County/Town of Truckee system for permit issuance.  We will add any required inspections due prior to your final occupancy permit. 

Mitigation fees will need to be paid prior to permit issuance.

The developer is required to comply with the Fire District’s interpretation of the fire code as  the authority having jurisdiction.  Some typical interpretations include: providing Knox key box access for building control rooms and gates, providing markers, snow removal, and vehicle impact protection for fire hydrants, providing and maintaining pre-fire safety plans for Fire District use and, limiting vertical combustible construction prior to completion of an emergency water supply. 

The developer is required to comply with the Fire District’s currently adopted defensible space ordinance throughout the life of the project. The Zone 0 “ignition resistant zone” will be in effect after January 1st 2023 for new construction and January 1st 2024 for existing construction.  A vegetation management plan that addresses the creation and continued maintenance of defensible space around the project area will be required. 

If your project involves the installation of Solar/ESS, Generator, or Propane, a separate plan review and field inspections are required for these systems. Click the link that pertains to your project for more information.