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1. How do I request a permit release letter required by the city/county Building Department?

Permit release letters are issued upon submittal, review, and approval of new projects.  To submit plans visit the Plan Review and Inspections webpage. A permit release letter will be issued at the same time as the project permit issuance.

2. How do I request a fire inspection for my new project?

Complete and submit the Request for an Inspection form.

3. How do I pay plan review and inspection fees?

To make a credit card payment (Visa, Mastercard, or Discover), please call 916-405-7100.

To pay by check, please make checks out to Cosumnes CSD Fire Department and mail to 10573 E. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624.

Please reference the invoice number or plan review number, project name, and project address when making payment.

4. How do I resubmit my plans?

All resubmittals need to be submitted to eplan@cosumnescsd.gov  along with an application. To learn more about how to submit plans, please visit the Plan Review and Inspections webpage.

5. How do I order a rapid entry device Knox Box, padlock, or key switch?

Knox Product Ordering Instructions (PDF) will provide helpful information on ordering rapid entry devices such as Knox products.

6. What if I am changing my existing driveway gate from manual to automatic?

A permit is required to install a new gate across any fire access route or to change an existing gate from manual to automatic.  Please visit the Plan Review and Inspection webpage for instructions on how to apply for a permit.

7. What if I am installing a new gate for my house?

A permit is required to install a new gate across any fire access route.  Please visit the Plan Review and Inspection webpage for instructions on how to apply for a permit.

8. My business or neighborhood wants a new gate, do I need a permit?

A permit is required to install a new gate across any fire access route.  Please visit the Plan Review and Inspection webpage for instructions on how to apply for a permit.

9. Do I need a fire permit to install a propane tank at my house or business?

Yes.  To obtain a permit, please have your installing contractor submit plans to Cosumnes Fire Department.  To learn more about how to submit plans, please visit the Plan Review and Inspection webpage.

10. Do I need a fire permit to install solar at my home or business?

For a solar installation for a business, yes.

For residential, only if the panels are ground-mounted and/or there is a battery backup.

Solar Program Information.

To obtain a permit please have your installing contractor submit plans to the Cosumnes Fire Department.  To learn more about how to submit plans, visit the Plan Review and Inspections webpage.

11. How do I find out the water purveyor on a parcel of land?

To find out the water purveyor on a particular land parcel, visit Sacramento County's Water Resources search page.

12. I am required to provide a letter that my new project is in the Cosumnes Fire Department jurisdiction. What do I need to do?

You will need a "Will Serve" letter.  To request a Will Serve Letter, please complete the Application (place "Will Serve Letter needed" in the Scope of Work), include the final recorded map, and submit it to eplan@cosumnescsd.gov .  The Cosumnes Fire Department, Fire Prevention Division will follow the same basic process for Will Serve Letters as for plan review.  

Once the completed application is received, an invoice will be sent to the customer (see District's Book of Fees for current fee). The fee can be paid by check, made payable to "Cosumnes Fire Department" and mailed to 10573 E. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove 95624, or by credit card (call 916-405-7100).  If the project is in the Cosumnes Fire Department's jurisdiction, a letter will be generated within 5 business days and mailed to the contractor once all fees are paid.