Fire Prevention Documents
Fire Marshal: Fred St. Ange
Contact: (909) 295-6437
Community Risk Reduction Specialist: Lonnie Shipman
Contact: (909) 295-8711
Statement of Intended Use and Occupancy
Download PDF: Statement of Intended Use
Various processes and situations in commercial and industrial establishments can create fire and life safety hazards. In order to provide a reasonable degree of safety to life and protection of property, specific requirements have been established in the Fire, Building, and Life Safety Codes. To help us assess what particular laws apply to your business, please complete the Statement of Intended Use and Occupancy prior to inspection by the La Verne Fire Department.
Designation of Fire Lanes
Download PDF: Fire Lane Guidelines
Fire Department access and/or fire lanes shall be identified on the approved site plan for new developments or on the approved building plans for tenant improvements or residential projects. The Fire Chief or Fire Marshal may determine the need for additional requirements, or may approve alternate methods of compliance.
Operational Permit Application
Download PDF: Operational Permit Application (rev 2022)
A property/business owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to conduct an operation or business, or install or modify systems and equipment that are regulated by the California Fire Code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first submit the above application to the La Verne Fire Department Fire Prevention Office and obtain the required operational permit. This is to be completed in conjunction with the Statement of Intended Use and Occupancy.
Cost:
The cost of any one annual permit is $332. If your business has multiple permit-operations, additional permits are $166 each, annually. Any permits unpaid past expiration will have a 50% late fee applied. Checks made payable to “City of La Verne.”
Fire Hazard Severity Zones (2025)
Cal Fire Releases Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
Cal Fire has released updated wildfire hazard maps throughout the state, including City of La Verne. These maps incorporate critical data such as topography, fire weather, flame length, past fire history, vegetation type, and the overall likelihood of a wildfire igniting in an area. Homeowners can use these updated maps to assess their risk and take important steps to make their properties more fire-resistant.
Click here to view the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) map
Public Review and Comment Period
After viewing the updated maps the public is invited to review and comment. To submit comments, please click here!
About the State-Mandated Fire Hazard Maps
On March 24, 2025, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) released new Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps. These maps indicate where the State’s fire safety regulations apply and define responsibilities for local and county fire departments in responding to fires.
A Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) is a geographic area classified by the State as having a Moderate, High, or Very High risk of wildfire. These classifications are based on factors like vegetation, terrain, weather patterns, and fire history, helping guide building codes and wildfire mitigation strategies in high-risk areas.
Key Points on the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps:
- California Government Code 51178 requires the State to identify Moderate and High zones in addition to Very High fire hazard areas.
- The last Local Responsibility Area (LRA) map published in 2007 only included Very High hazard zones.
- These updated maps may now include areas not previously identified by the State Fire Marshal.
- Specific actions are required by local jurisdictions within 30 days and 120 days of receiving the updated maps.
We encourage community members to review these changes and provide feedback during the public comment period.
Timeline
- April 3 – May 3, 2025 – Receive public comment via form below.
- May 5, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. – Hold Public Hearing related to Ordinance at the City Council Regular Meeting.
- May 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. – Hold Second Reading of Ordinance and Adoption of said Ordinance.
- May 20, 2025 – After Adoption of Ordinance, submit Ordinance to Board of Forestry and Fire Protection.