Emergency Vehicle Zones (Fire Lanes)

The building owner must complete an Application for Creation of Emergency Vehicle Zone and mail it to the Fire Engineering & Water Supply Bureau, along with a check or money order for $190 and a site plan (including the legal description of the property).

Contact the Fire Engineering & Water Supply Bureau if you'd like to be sent an application by mail.

After the complete application package and check are received, an inspector will visit the property and determine the suitability of the site for an emergency vehicle zone, and where the lane striping and signs need to be placed. The owner will be advised of where to apply the striping and place signs.

Once the owner has completed the striping and sign placement, the inspector will return to approve the placement. Upon approval, the inspector will enter the results into the Fire Prevention database, notifying the Fire Prevention Division office of a new Emergency Vehicle Zone. The Fire Prevention Division maintains a current list of all approved zones, and acts as a liaison with the various police departments.