Plan Submittal & Review

All plans must be electronically submitted through idtPlans. Contractors will need to register with idtPlans.

User features you are going to love:

• Mobile – access your plan submittal from anywhere. Submit additional requests and documents for review.
• Responsive Plan Review – send a message to the reviewer and receive digital markups & redline notes.
• Tracking – real-time project tracking.
• Payment – make online payments.
• Inspection Scheduling – make online inspection requests.

We are excited to launch this full-service portal for a better customer experience in plan review, permit, and inspection submission!

The Fire Prevention Bureau will retain a set of plans for all submittals. The Fire District makes every effort to review plans in an expedient manner, and the project proponent should plan on a turnaround time of 15 business days after payment is received. Please contact us with questions at 775.588.3591, Mon – Thurs 7am – 5pm.

The following types of review are conducted by the Tahoe Douglas Fire District:

THE PRE-TRPA REVIEW – SITE PLAN/FIREFLOW

$200.00 Fee must be paid in full at the time of submission.

This review evaluates the adequacy of defensible space, vegetation plans, and fire department access.

PRE-TRPA REVIEW: should include a site plan showing the location of trees and brush, access roads/driveways, fire hydrants or fire flow, and elevations. Include scale on plans. The use of standardized defensible space instruction blocks is highly encouraged. 

Fire District approval of the site plan must be obtained prior to submission to TRPA. Douglas County does not issue permits on behalf of the TRPA. If you have a property within Douglas County in the Lake Tahoe Basin, you will need to obtain a permit from both TRPA and the Douglas County Building Department. 

FIRE FLOW & WATER SUPPLY COMPLIANCE

Per the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) Section 507.1 and the 2024 Lake Tahoe Nevada Wildland-Urban Interface Code (WUI Code), all permit submittals for new construction, additions, or occupancy changes must demonstrate an approved water supply capable of meeting required fire flow, located in 2024 IFC Appendix B. 

The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District requires a professional fire flow analysis as part of the initial plan review process. Failure to provide this documentation will delay the issuance of Pre-TRPA approval or construction permit.

1. Fire Flow Requirements (2024 IFC Appendix B)

Required fire flow for buildings is determined using Appendix B of the 2024 IFC.

2. Required Submittal Documentation

All applicants must submit a Fire Flow Analysis Report containing:

1. Water Supply Verification: A current hydrant flow test report (dated within 12 months) from the local water purveyor or a licesnsed fire sprinkler contracto,  showing Static Pressure, Residual Pressure, and Observed GPM.
2. Required Flow Calculation: A summary sheet showing the building’s construction type, fire area, and the resulting required fire flow per IFC Appendix B and IWUIC Table 403.2

Submittal of Fire Protection or Commercial Projects: should include a site plan, elevations, floor plans, pitched ceiling should include a reflected ceiling plan if a fire sprinkler system is required or present. Supporting documents such as hydraulic calculations and cut sheets, if applicable. All plans should be to scale.

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
& COMMERCIAL

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, COMMERCIAL PROJECTS INCLUDING MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND TENANT IMPROVEMENTS

Fee must be paid in full at the time of submission, check for Plan Review Fees – See Appendices 3 and 4.

Submittal of Fire Protection or Commercial Projects: should include a site plan, elevations, floor plans, pitched ceiling should include a reflected ceiling plan if a fire sprinkler system is required or present. Supporting documents such as hydraulic calculations and cut sheets, if applicable. All plans should be to scale.

All plans, specifications, reports, and other documents prepared by a registered professional must be stamped and signed in accordance with state law. The architect or engineer of record shall take responsibility for all architectural components and must include a current stamp on all associated plans.