Fire Marshal

Fire Marshal’s Office

Draft Ordinance 2025-15 Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District Fire Code

Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District in conjunction with the Santa Cruz County Fire Marshals office provides fire protection planning services within the Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District and the un-incorporated areas of Santa Cruz County.

The fire marshal’s office performs plan reviews and inspections pursuant to Titles 19, 24 and 25 of the California Code of Regulations. This includes plan review of building plans along with water tanks, hydrants, sprinkler systems and alarms for both commercial and residential occupancies. The office also performs annual and licensing inspections required by Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations. These inspections include schools within the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and also licensed day cares.

Fire Marshal’s Office Contact Information:

Phone – 831-335-6748

Email – pvfpdfiremarshal@fire.ca.gov

Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District ISO Ratings

Distance from Structure

<= 5 Miles from Station

> 5 but < 7 Miles from Station

> 7 Miles from Station

Hydrant <= 1000 feet from structure

Class 3

Class 10W

Class 10

Hydrant > 1000 Feet from Structure

Class 5

Class 10

Class 10

No hydrant

Class 5

Class 10

Class 10

For more information and downloadable forms, visit the following Website:

The Santa Cruz County Fire Department Website

Contact Information

562 Casserly Rd, Watsonville, CA

Phone: (831) 722-6188