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Records
Inspection, permit or other information on a site for which there are no outstanding violations is a matter of public record.
Record searches for Fire Incident Reports or Fire Information/Inspection Reports will be ready within 10 working days of receipt of your request. All fire investigation reports require a court issued subpoena.
Record searches for Technical Services Permits are done on Mondays only.
Types of Searches/Costs
- Fire Incident Report) (except medical incidents) - $5 each
- Fire Information/Inspection Report - $5 per address
- Technical Services Permit Information - $5 per address
See Hazardous Materials Tank/Systems Installations for the types of processes and installations which require permits.
Medical records can be obtained by contacting Rural/Metro of San Diego.
Process for Applying for Records
- Complete the specific form for the type of report or information requested. These forms may be completed on line, then printed and mailed in.
- Indicate on the form by checking the appropriate box whether you want the records mailed or whether you will pick them up at our office. If you wish them mailed, enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
- Enclose a check payable to the "City Treasurer" for the amount required per report or address, as noted above.
Mail the completed form and check to:
San Diego Fire-Rescue
600 B Street, Ste. 1300
San Diego, CA 92101Attn: Records Management Clerk (for Fire Information/Inspection Report)
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Attn: Incident Reports Clerk (for Fire Incident Reports)
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Attn: Technical Services Clerk (for Technical Services Permit Information)
Forms
High Pile Stock Inventory
High Pile Stock Inventory For warehouse facilities with pallet racks (over 500 square feet) installed, a structural permit form is required and also a sprinkler analysis from the fire departments (to see if in-rack sprinklers are required).
Knox Box
Go to Knox Box Program for all related forms.
Permit Applications
Applications for alarm permits, hazardous materials, special events, and other permits are available in the Permits section.
Special Survey/Pre-Inspection
Special Survey/Pre-Inspection (PDF) - This form is used to request an inspection for both licensed and unlicensed facilities. Buildings which do not receive an annual inspection and are not licensed by the state must complete this application and pay a fee.
Facilities which are applying for a license from the state and wish to have a pre-inspection prior to the Department receiving the state Fire Marshal's Fire Safety Inspection Request may request a pre-inspection.