The Novato Fire Department is excited to introduce a new way to schedule fire inspections. All fire inspections will be requested through our online scheduling system. The self-serve scheduling website allows you to select the next available day and time for your inspection that works best for your project. 

Select the type of inspection that you'd like to request from the appropriate drop-down options, and you will be routed to our online scheduler. By selecting an available appointment and completing a short form, you will be able to confirm your appointment in minutes and can reschedule and/or cancel appointments on your own. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our offices at (415) 878-2623 or email prevention@novatofire.org.

Fire System Inspections
A fire system inspection, within a commercial property, is a dedicated inspection reviewing the testing and maintenance of a fire alarm and/or sprinkler system. These fire systems are considered fire suppression and notification devices. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure these systems are always maintained. These inspections can lead to enforcement actions or the implementation of a fire watch when systems are found out of service or in disrepair.

Commercial Fire Sprinklers & Alarms
To prepare for a successful annual inspection, all testing records of the fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems are required to be provided to the District for review prior to final inspection. This can be done by providing Novato Fire with testing records via email, prevention@novatofire.org.

Occupancy Compliance Inspection
Commercial buildings all have a specific "occupancy" based on the intended use. The occupancy compliance inspections are conducted to ensure the building is being used for the type of occupancy it is rated. These inspections can lead to enforcement actions.

Annual Commercial Fire Sprinklers & Alarms
To prepare for a successful annual inspection, all testing records of the fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems are required to be provided to the District for review prior to final inspection. This can be done by providing Novato Fire with testing records via email, prevention@novatofire.org. 

Temporary Membrane Structure Inspection
A temporary membrane structure is most commonly seen as a tent like structure, erected for special events or protection from the elements. These are required to be reviewed in a planning processes as well as inspected for safe installation and compliance with the NFPD Tent standard. No fees.

PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS: The following inspections should be requested for permits that have been issued for photovoltaic systems and energy storage systems.

• PV only Final Inspection (Rooftop solar only)

• ESS Final Inspection (Battery Storage systems)
• PV and ESS Final Inspection (A fee will be required upon scheduling this inspection.) 

RE-INSPECTIONS

• PV and/or ESS Re-inspection to verify corrections

General Construction Inspections- The following inspections should be requested for projects that are not considered substantial remodels and have no fire protection systems installed. 

Marin County - Unincorporated 

Close-In Inspection (release county hold on project)

• Close-In Inspection – No Fire Sprinklers
• Final Inspection – No Fire Sprinklers

City Limits of Novato

• Final Inspection – No Fire Sprinklers

Deferred Submittal Inspections - The following inspections should be requested if a project is considered a substantial remodel, at least one deferred submittal was required by the Fire District, and/or if a fire protection system is installed or modified. 

• Rough Wiring Fire Alarm Inspection (Tenant Improvements under 20 devices)
• Rough Wiring Fire Alarm Inspection (New installation/200 devices)
• Rough & Hydro Residential Fire Sprinkler Inspection
• Rough & Hydro Commercial Fire Sprinkler System Inspection (New and T.I. over 60 heads)
• Rough Overhead Commercial TI Fire Sprinkler Inspection
• Final Inspection - Fire Sprinkler System
• Underground Fire Line Inspection
• Underground Fire Line Hydro & Flush Inspection
• Weld Inspection (Commercial Fire Sprinkler System (New and T.I. over 60 heads)
• Final Occupancy Inspection or Temporary Occupancy Inspection (1 hour) - For building finals or final occupancy inspections. For non-sprinklered and sprinklered projects.
• Fire Alarm Final (Tenant Improvements)
• Fire Alarm Final (New installation/200 devices)

• Hood & Duct System Inspection
• LPG Tank Inspection
• Vegetation Management Plan Inspection
• Pre-Engineered Spray Booth Inspection

• Re-inspection (A fee will be required upon scheduling this inspection.) 

Availability And Times 

Construction inspections are available Monday through Thursday. The scheduled time is a window for the inspector's arrival. Inspections vary between 30 minutes to an hour in length for residential projects, and between an hour to two hours for commercial projects. 

Some inspections will require that the inspection fee be paid prior to confirmation. Please be prepared to make a payment while scheduling those inspections. They are identified above. 

CANCELLATIONS, RESCHEDULING, AND NO SHOWS 
Inspections can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 48 hours prior to the requested date or time. The changes can be made online with no additional fees. Any inspection that may need to be rescheduled or cancelled in less than 48 hours will need to be requested by contacting our administration office at (415) 878-2690 or by emailing prevention@novatofire.org and may be charged the reinspection fee of $176.00. No shows will be charged a fee of $176.00 prior to scheduling a new inspection. 

Re-Sale Inspections

• Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map

Currently Novato Fire does not have a resale fire ordinance. If you are NOT located in a “HIGH” or “VERY HIGH” Fire Hazard Zone, no inspection is required.

If your property is located within the High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, please complete the following information to request your inspection.

• Schedule a AB38 Re-Sale Inspection
• Schedule a re-inspection for the AB38 re-sale inspection

Availability And Times 
Construction inspections are available Monday through Thursday. The scheduled time is a window for the inspector's arrival. Inspections vary between 30 minutes to an hour in length for residential projects, and between an hour to two hours for commercial projects. 

Some inspections will require that the inspection fee be paid prior to confirmation. Please be prepared to make a payment while scheduling those inspections. They are identified above. 

CANCELLATIONS, RESCHEDULING, AND NO SHOWS 
Inspections can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 48 hours prior to the requested date or time. The changes can be made online with no additional fees. Any inspection that may need to be rescheduled or cancelled in less than 48 hours will need to be requested by contacting our administration office at (415) 878-2690 or by emailing prevention@novatofire.org and may be charged the reinspection fee of $176.00. No shows will be charged a fee of $176.00 prior to scheduling a new inspection. 

Stand by Generators: The following inspections should be requested for permits that have been issued for standby generators. 

• Residential Stand-by Generator Final
• Commercial Stand-by Generator Final

All shutoff switches will be tested at the time of the inspection and must be operational.

Availability And Times 

Construction inspections are available Monday through Thursday. The scheduled time is a window for the inspector's arrival. Inspections vary between 30 minutes to an hour in length for residential projects, and between an hour to two hours for commercial projects. 

Some inspections will require that the inspection fee be paid prior to confirmation. Please be prepared to make a payment while scheduling those inspections. They are identified above. 

CANCELLATIONS, RESCHEDULING, AND NO SHOWS 
Inspections can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 48 hours prior to the requested date or time. The changes can be made online with no additional fees. Any inspection that may need to be rescheduled or cancelled in less than 48 hours will need to be requested by contacting our administration office at (415) 878-2690 or by emailing prevention@novatofire.org and may be charged the reinspection fee of $176.00. No shows will be charged a fee of $176.00 prior to scheduling a new inspection. 

• Recommended : Licensing Pre-Inspection requests (25 or less) (Schools, childcare, Large family daycare, Residential care facility/elderly, Rehabilitation center)
• Recommended : Licensing Pre-Inspection requests (26 or over) (Schools, childcare, Large family daycare, Residential care facility/elderly, Rehabilitation center)
• Inspection Request (CCL 850 Fire Clearance)

• Annual Inspection Request (School Campus)
• Annual Classroom Inspection

• Annual Inspection Request (Business/Mercantile)

Re-inspection - The following inspection should be requested only if required by a fire inspector during a previous visit. 

• Re-inspection

Availability And Times 
Construction inspections are available Monday through Thursday. The scheduled time is a window for the inspector's arrival. Inspections vary between 30 minutes to an hour in length for residential projects, and between an hour to two hours for commercial projects. 

Some inspections will require that the inspection fee be paid prior to confirmation. Please be prepared to make a payment while scheduling those inspections. They are identified above. 

CANCELLATIONS, RESCHEDULING, AND NO SHOWS 
Inspections can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 48 hours prior to the requested date or time. The changes can be made online with no additional fees. Any inspection that may need to be rescheduled or cancelled in less than 48 hours will need to be requested by contacting our administration office at (415) 878-2690 or by emailing prevention@novatofire.org and may be charged the reinspection fee of $176.00. No shows will be charged a fee of $176.00 prior to scheduling a new inspection. 

• Special Event Inspection (1-2 Hours)

• Special Event Planning Meeting (1 Hour)
• Special Event On-site meeting Walk-Through (1 Hour)

• Tent Inspection (Single Tent)
• Tent Inspection (Multiple Tents)

• Re-inspection (A fee will be required upon scheduling this inspection.) 

Availability And Times 
Construction inspections are available Monday through Thursday. The scheduled time is a window for the inspector's arrival. Inspections vary between 30 minutes to an hour in length for residential projects, and between an hour to two hours for commercial projects. 

Some inspections will require that the inspection fee be paid prior to confirmation. Please be prepared to make a payment while scheduling those inspections. They are identified above. 

CANCELLATIONS, RESCHEDULING, AND NO SHOWS 
Inspections can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 48 hours prior to the requested date or time. The changes can be made online with no additional fees. Any inspection that may need to be rescheduled or cancelled in less than 48 hours will need to be requested by contacting our administration office at (415) 878-2690 or by emailing prevention@novatofire.org and may be charged the reinspection fee of $176.00. No shows will be charged a fee of $176.00 prior to scheduling a new inspection.