Hydrants and Access

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OVERVIEW

The Hydrants and Access Unit reviews hydrant placement and access to all sites and structures.  The Fire Department evaluates the access via the existing and proposed public and private streets and fire lanes for adequate width, turn‑a‑rounds and turning radii, grade access points, parking restrictions, overhead clearances, load capacity, and secured entrances to improve response times.

 

For projects requiring Hydrants and Access approval, please review the plan check procedures below and submit a plan check application electronically through the FIMS Customer Portal by clicking HERE.

 Click here for current Hydrants & Access Plan Check Procedures - Updated 11/27/2024

 

2025 Wildfire Rebuild Projects

Requests for plan reviews concerning 2025 wildfire rebuild projects are required to be submitted through the FIMS Customer Portal. Please use the link below to access detailed application instructions to assist with the submittal process. In person plan reviews are not currently being provided and no appointments are necessary to have plans reviewed once submitted through the FIMS Portal. All accepted wildfire rebuild applications in FIMS will be promptly assigned to an Inspector for review with an anticipated response time of 5-10 business days. LAFD staff is also available at the Palisades Inspections and Permitting Support Center to answer any additional questions regarding Hydrants and Access review. 

2025 Wildfire FIMS Application Instructions

 

Hydrants and Access

 

Hydrants & Access FAQs

 
Q. What are the fire stations that would serve the Project including the address and distance to the Project Site, as well as an identification of the first-in and back-up station?
A. Information can be obtained at https://www.lafd.org/fire-stations/station-results
 
Q. Where can I find the maps of the service area and associated population for each of the fire stations that serve the Project Site?
A. Information can be attained at https://www.lafd.org/fire-stations/station-results
 
Q. What are the existing staffing levels (e.g., Captains, Firefighters, Paramedics, EMT’s. HazMat-trained personnel) for each fire station serving the Project Site?
A. Information can be attained by calling the fire station at https://www.lafd.org/fire-stations/station-results
 
Q. What are the equipment for each fire station serving the Project Site, including number of engines, trucks, rescue ambulance? 
A. Information can be attained by calling the fire station at https://www.lafd.org/fire-stations/station-results
 
Q. Can I get a description of any plans by LAFD to construct new or expand existing fire stations that would serve the Project; incident data, by type of incident, on a monthly and annual basis for each fire station that would serve the Project; provide monthly data for the last two years and annual data for the last five years?
A. None scheduled at this time.
 
Q. How will I know if the response times and distances for each fire station serving the Project Site meet the performance standards of the LAFD?
A. Information can be attained at https://www.lafd.org/fsla/stations-map
 
Q. How will I get the fire flow, hydrant, and residual water pressure requirements for the Project?
A. An inspector will be assigned to forward requirements and/or recommendations.

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