Permits & Forms

Please note: The City of Brea is no longer accepting in person plan submittals.  Please see the options below.

Permit Applications shall be submitted online to breafirepermits@cityofbrea.net along with plans in a PDF format. Payment will be taken over the phone by credit card. Allow three to five business days from date of submittal for processing. Once the permit has been processed and paid, plans will be routed to the Fire Department for review. A current business license is required before approved plans can be picked up. Click here to obtain or renew your business license. 

Modification Request/Alternate Means & Methods

If you need to request a modification or alternate means and methods specific to fire, please click here.

Special Events

Hosting a special event such as a company picnic, employee appreciation, car show, or church event, please fill out the Special Events Permit Application and submit with event layout including proposed locations of tables and chairs, tents/canopies, cooking area and other proposed items related to the event. Submit the application and layout to breafirepermits@cityofbrea.net.   

Larger events will also require a Temporary Use Permit to be submitted to the Planning Department.

Candle/Open Flame Permit

Candle/Open Flame Permits can be emailed to breafirepermits@cityofbrea.net. Once submitted and paid, you will be contacted by a fire staff member to schedule an appointment for a candle test, if needed. 

Permit Status

General turnaround is usually 10 business days, depending on the number of plans ahead of you. If you need to check on plan check status email breafirepermits@cityofbrea.net.

Information (Public Records) Requests

Submit your public records request online by clicking here.

Patient Care Report Request

Fill out the City of Brea Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information (PHI) and submit it through the online request portal by clicking here.

Medical Billing Records Requests

For medical billing records, please call 1-800-906-6552 or send written requests to:

City of Brea Ambulance Billing

PO Box 269110

Sacramento, CA 95826-9110