Submit Plans & Apply for Permits through VIVA

VIVA is Montecito Fire Protection District’s new online system for submitting all permit types, including Fire Protection Certificate Applications (FPC's), fire sprinkler system plans, tent permits, burn permits, and new address applications.  All permits must be submitted through the VIVA system.  VIVA allows the entire submission, review, and approval process to occur on a community-facing platform.  The VIVA submission process takes the place of the old PDF eFPC document. VIVA can be accessed at the link below.

Submission & Review

Once the application or permit is submitted in VIVA, it will be reviewed by Fire District staff.  The applicant will be notified if clarification is needed or if a re-submittal is required through the notes section of VIVA.  The applicant can monitor the status of their submission on the VIVA dashboard. 

The applicant will be notified once their submission has been approved.  The approved plans, condition letters or permits will be accessible in VIVA.  Building projects will also be updated in the Santa Barbara County Building and Safety Accela system.