Plan Review Process:  Plans are required for all new buildings and for changes to existing buildings. The Fire  Department reviews these plans to help ensure that the applicable codes, ordinances and  standards are being followed, and to prevent unnecessary hazards. The Barstow Fire Protection District has a goal to turn around all plans submitted within ten working days.

New plans may be submitted to the Fire District Fire Prevention Office located at 861 Barstow Road, Barstow, California 92311.  When submitting plans to the Fire Prevention Office, bring three complete sets of drawings, plan check and permit fees are based on a fee schedule established by local ordinances for the Barstow Fire District and are payable when plans are picked up.

Remember, plans submitted directly to the Fire Prevention Office include: underground fire mains; fire sprinklers; fire alarms; engineered fire systems; high pile storage; and hazardous materials. Other plan types to be submitted include new construction and tenant improvement plans.  The Barstow Fire Protection District is not a department of the City of Barstow and plans submitted to the city are not sent to the Fire District.  Plans submitted to the City of Barstow Building Department are not automatically routed to the Fire District for review.  Also, the Fire District serves areas outside the city limits of Barstow, check with the San Bernardino County Building and Safety Office to insure you submit your plans to the correct fire authority for review. Please call in advance for fees.

It is always wise to review Fire Prevention Standards and Forms prior to submitting your plans.