La Palma, CA · Orange County
Plan Submittal Criteria for Single-Family Residences and Duplexes
This checklist helps homeowners describe a residential project and determine which plans to submit for fire authority review.
What this form is
Use this checklist for a single-family residence or duplex project to answer questions about the property, building, access, and fire safety conditions. The applicant provides the address and project description, answers ten questions, and signs a certification. Answers may require a residential site plan, sprinkler plan, fuel modification plan, or other materials; the Building Department may accept the signed form as a release when all answers are no.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants planning work on a single-family residence or duplex use this checklist to identify fire review requirements.
How to submit it
Visit OCFA.org for submittal information and locations. If OCFA review is required, submit this form with the appropriate plans and fees; the Building Department may accept it as a release when all answers are no.
About notarization
This form has no notary block; the signer certifies under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Checklist
Download the Plan Submittal Criteria PDF for single-family residences and duplexes.
- 2
Complete the Project Details
Enter the home address and describe the project, including area before and after construction and the number of stories.
- 3
Answer and Sign
Answer questions 1 through 10, then complete and sign the certification section.
- 4
Gather Required Plans
Use your answers to determine whether a residential site plan, sprinkler plan, fuel modification plan, or other materials are required.
- 5
Submit for Review
Visit OCFA.org for submittal information and locations; submit the form with appropriate plans and fees if OCFA review is required.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Plan Submittal Criteria checklist for?
- It helps applicants for single-family residences or duplexes assess project conditions and identify plans that may be needed for fire authority review.
- Do I need a notary for the Plan Submittal Criteria checklist?
- No. The form has no notary block. The signer certifies under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the form.
- How do I submit the Plan Submittal Criteria checklist?
- Visit OCFA.org for submittal information and locations. If OCFA review is required, submit the form with the appropriate plans and fees.
- What plans might the checklist require?
- Depending on your answers, you may need a residential site plan, sprinkler plan, fuel modification plan, accessory structure exhibit, or other plan types.