About the County Fire Marshal
The County Fire Marshal Program, part of the Community Risk Reduction Division of San Diego County Fire, is responsible for the following programs and services for properties located within the San Diego County Fire Protection District and Deer Springs Fire Protection District:
Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Map
In 2021, the State of California enacted legislation requiring the State Fire Marshal’s Office to periodically update the fire hazard severity zones in local jurisdiction areas. On March 24, 2025, the State released the revised Local Responsibility Area Maps. If you are within the San Diego County Fire Protection District and in the Local Responsibility Area, the fire hazard severity zone of your property may have changed. Please visit the State Fire Marshal’s website . Go to the fourth map down on the website, push on the orange box, and type in your address. You can then move the middle bar to compare your 2007 designation to your 2025 designation.
In compliance with State statute, on July 24, 2025, San Diego County Fire staff, on behalf of the San Diego County Fire Protection District, will be bringing forward an ordinance for the Board of Supervisors. County Fire staff is not recommending any changes to the updated designations.
For questions, contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal or by phone at (916) 633-7655.
For Fire Hazard Severity Zones, check the Fact Sheet
Visit the Frequently Asked Questions (english) or Preguntas Frecuentes (Spanish Version)
State Insurance Commissioner Questions/Answers
Proposed Development Project and Plan Review
- Discretionary Project Review
- Project Facility Availability Forms (PDS-399F) for Discretionary Projects
- Building Permit, Grading Plan and Improvement Plan Review
Visit the Project and Plan Review page for more information
Fire Protection Systems Plan Review
- Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Alternative Fire Suppression Systems
- Emergency Radio Responder Systems
Visit the Project and Plan Review page for more information
Inspections
- State Mandated Annual Inspections (Includes Camps, Educational Facilities, Institutional Facilities and R-1/R-2 Residential Facilities)
- Business and Commercial Facility Annual Inspections
- Commercial Construction Inspections
- Commercial Fire Protection System Inspections
- State of California Fire Safety Inspection Requests
Licensing and Event Permit Review
- San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Licensing and Permits
- County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality Community Event Permits
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