HomeMy WebLinkAboutIndustry Bulletin 2025-006 Electronic Construction Documents No. 2 V1.4
BILLY P. ALCORN
FIRE CHIEF
Justin H. Beal, Acting Fire Marshal
Fire Prevention and Investigations Division
(559) 621-4181 FAX (559) 457-1279
Fresno Fire Department 911 H Street Fresno, CA 93721-3082
“To protect and put service above all else.”
FIRE INDUSTRY BULLETIN 2025-006
SCOPE
Latest updates to the direct construction document submittal process to the City of Fresno
Fire Department (FFD or Department).
PURPOSE
The purpose of this industry bulletin is to provide the latest information to our industry
partners related to upcoming changes in the direct submittal of construction documents
to the Department.
BACKGROUND
As noted in the California Fire Code (CFC), the fire code official has the authority to
formulate policies they deem necessary based upon local conditions related to the
submission of construction documents and permit requirements.
This topic was previously reported on in FFD Fire Industry Bulletin 25-002 dated August
6th, 2025.
INFORMATION
As of November 4, 2025, all permit applicants may begin to use the all-electronic
construction document and permit application process for the available categories on the
electronic platform.
As FFD continues to refine the all-electronic construction document and permit
application process, there may be issues or concerns that become apparent to our
outside stakeholders and partners. If an applicant discovers an issue, or has questions,
concerns, etc. regarding this process, we invite you to contact our office at Fire-
Planreview@fresno.gov.
As of January 1st, 2026, all existing, construction document permit application
types, (including fire sprinkler system, fire alarm system, and many other types of
document permit application types) must be submitted in electronic format using
the City of Fresno’s Accella/ACA system. No other forms or media for these permit
types will be accepted after that date.
All new permit construction document permit application types received by the
Department (including new permit types that will be required as a condition of the
Department’s upcoming Master Fee Schedule update) will also be required to be
submitted electronically after the Master Fee Schedule is updated, which is anticipated to
occur in 2026.
NOTE
This bulletin is effective October 15, 2025, and remains in effect until revoked.