A fire permit from the building permit department is required for projects involving fire suppression, fire alarms, and fire sprinklers.
Contents
- Fire Suppression
- Emergency Radio Signal Survey
- Fire Alarm
A permit is required for all types of fire suppression, including but not limited to, clean agent, wet chemical hood system, overhead sprinkler/standpipe, and underground main installation.
Plan Requirements
Requirements are noted for each dedicated type per applicable NFPA standard.
For Fire Underground, installation plans and installation scope of work should include combination mains and dedicated fire mains starting at the right of way only. Engineers civil design plans will not be accepted. Installing contractor is responsible for submitting their own shop drawings for review.
Required Permit
A fire permit must be pulled by a licensed contractor as per fire prevention and control state statute, 633.102(3).
Fire Permit Application
Inspections
The applicable inspection codes can be located here.
A new building under construction requires a radio signal survey test. Information on requirements and submittal process is located here.
A fire permit is required for all new and renovated fire alarm systems. Also required is an electrical low-voltage permit.
Required Permits
Fire Permit Application
Low-Voltage Electrical Permit Application
Plans Required
Requirements are detailed in NFPA 72.
Inspections
The applicable inspection codes can be located here.