Subdivision & Development Requirements

All city subdivisions located within our response area are reviewed by staff to ensure the appropriate fire department access and water supply requirements are provided. The fire department is part of this review process from the initial pre-application stage to final plat approval. Private developments are reviewed as part of the master site plan review process or during the building permit plan review process.

Fire Protection Systems

Fire protection systems including fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and alternative automatic fire-extinguishing systems such as clean agent, foam, and carbon dioxide systems are required to be reviewed and approved by the fire prevention staff. Construction documents and plans may be submitted as a delayed plan review for new and remodeled buildings. 

Building Plans Reviews

New commercial buildings, additions, and remodels including residential buildings constructed under the IBC are reviewed by the fire prevention staff as part of the building permit plan review process. Plans are submitted directly to the building department and distributed to the fire department for review. For resubmittals, architects and contractors are to resubmit plans or provide a written response directly to the fire department plan reviewer.

Final Construction Inspections

Fire Prevention staff conduct final inspections for certificate of occupancy on all buildings that were reviewed and approved by the fire department. Final inspections for new construction, additions, and remodels need to be scheduled through the building department with a minimum of 24 hour notice. For buildings that contain fire protection systems additional inspection time needs to be set aside for system acceptance testing. All fire protection sub-contractors and related sub-contractors need to be on site during the final inspection.

Adopted Codes and Standards

The City of Calimesa, California has adopted into the Calimesa Municipal Code the following Codes and Standard.

Codes

•    Adoption of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code

•    Adoption of the 2019 Edition of the California Fire Code

•    Adoption of the 2019 Edition of the California Electrical Code

•    Adoption of the 2019 Edition of the California Plumbing Code

•    Adoption of the 2019 Edition of the California Mechanical Code

•    Adoption of the 2019 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code

•    Adoption of the 2019 Edition of the California Residential Code

•    Adoption of the 2018 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code

•    Adoption of the 2019 Edition of the California Energy Code

•    Adoption of the 2019 Edition of the California Historical Building Code

•    Adoption of the 2019 Edition of the California Existing Building Code

Fire Protection Standards (have not formally adopted these, should we)

o    NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code,  2016 Edition

o    NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016 Edition

o    NFPA 13R, Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and including Four Stories in Height, 2016 Edition

o    NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2016 Edition

o    NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2016 Edition

Knox Box Info

The Calimesa Fire Department utilizes the Knox program for building access key boxes, padlocks, and gate switches. This is a secure method of providing the fire department instant access to your building or property during an emergency. The fire department is the only agency with a Knox master key. The Knox Company carries numerous types of key boxes including recessed and surface mounted boxes in different colors. If you order a Knox box or Knox item please do not install it until the location is approved by a fire prevention Inspector. Please call (909) 795-9801 to schedule an appointment.