Permits and Inspections

Permits, inspections and assessments, by Fire Prevention & Hazardous Materials, help keep Sonoma County safe by educating property owners and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Fire Prevention

The Fire Prevention Division provides the following permits, inspections, and assessments but are not limited to:

Permits from other jurisdictions:

Burn Permits
Issued by the Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)

Hazardous Materials Unit

The Hazardous Materials Division provides the following permits and inspections:

• Aboveground Petroleum Storage
• Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP)
• California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP)
• Hazardous Waste Generator (HWG)
• Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)

Permit Actions