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Overview
You can apply for a fire sprinkler or underground fire line permit. These permits are granted through the Fire Marshal’s Office.
Fees
Job Valuation | Fee |
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$1 - $500 | $35 |
$501 - $3,000 | $45 |
$3,001 - $ 10,000 | $15 / thousand or fraction thereof |
$10,001 - $ 25,000 | $150 + $5 / thousand or fraction thereof |
$25,001 - $500,000 | $225 + $3 / thousand or fraction thereof |
$500,001 - UP | $1,450 + .75 / thousand or fraction thereof |
Checklist
What you will need for the application:
- Project number
- Project address
- Job value
- Square footage
- Contractor name, license number, address, phone, fax, email
- Minimum of 2 copies of plans
Things To Consider
- Licensed contractors must submit applications in person
- Plans submitted for fire alarm systems which will exceed $5000, in total cost, must be signed, sealed and dated by a professional engineer
- All components shall be compatible to existing system
- You must completely test, tag, and certify 100 percent of fire alarm system components prior to requesting a final on- site inspection and acceptance by the Fire Marshal’s Office
- A Fire Inspector must witness a satisfactory functional test
- After permit approval, we will return one set of documents, bearing the approval stamp along with a letter and comments (if any)
- You need to keep that set on the work site at all times
- Permits are valid for 180 days after we issue them
- The permit will extend for an additional 180 days when you request an inspection and it passes
How To
- Download the application
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Submit the application in person to:
County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd. 19th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602
What's Next
- Staff will review the application, plans and any accompanying documentation
- We will notify you if any corrections are needed
- If no corrections, or corrections are completed satisfactorily, we will notify you when the permit is ready
- You or your authorized agent can pick-up the permit
- Pay full permit costs
- Schedule inspections through the Fire Marshal’s Office
- Call (813) 744-5541
- Mon.– Fri., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Download acceptance testing certification form (if applicable)