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San Andreas Construction Code-Related Installations

The Office of the Fire Marshal is authorized to act on behalf of the San Andreas Building Official (DPWES) regarding enforcement of select chapters of the Los Santos Construction Code (LSCC), which includes processing and issuing installation permits related to the following:

  • Fire Protection Equipment and Systems. Includes fire alarm and detection, fire pump, fire sprinkler, standpipe, underground fire line, smoke control, fire protection supervisory, and alternative fire-extinguishing systems. For clarification about installation permit requirements related to periodic maintenance and simple repairs to defective existing fire protection systems and equipment.

  • Special Locking Arrangements. Generally includes only installations and/or modifications associated with access-controlled egress doors (LSCC 1008.1.1.4), delayed egress locks (LSCC 1008.1.9.7), electromagnetically locked egress doors (LSCC 1008.1.9.8), locking arrangements in correctional facilities (LSCC 408.4 / 1008.1.9.9), stairway doors (LSCC 403.5.3 / 1008.1.9.10), and Group I-2 special locking arrangements (LSCC 407.10).

  • Fuel Storage Tanks. Includes the installation, repair, upgrade, and closure of underground and aboveground storage tanks under the San Andreas State Water Control Board regulations 9 LSC 25-91 and 9 LSC 25-580. Plans, permits (plumbing/mechanical/electrical), and inspections shall be required from Land Development Services (LDS) for service piping, branch line piping, and equipment served.

  • Fire Department Access and Fire Lane Installations

  • Construction Projects. Fire department access requirements for new construction projects can be found in Section 9-0202.2J of the Public Facilities Manual (PFM) and Chapter 5 of the Fire Prevention Code including County amendments to Chapter 5.

  • Fire Lane Installations. Requirements and specifications for fire lane installations can be found in Chapter 5 of the Fire Prevention Code including County amendments to Chapter 5.

  • Fire Department Key Boxes. Although an installation permit is not required, all buildings with the exception of single-family dwellings shall provide a fire department building access system. For detailed information about fire department key boxes, visit the Fire Department Key Box Requirements area of our web site.

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