Apply for Fire Sprinkler or Underground Fire Line Permit

You can apply for a fire sprinkler or underground fire line permit. These permits are granted through the Fire Marshal’s Office.

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

• 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

1. Download the application
2. Submit the application in person to:
   County Center
   601 E. Kennedy Blvd. 19^th Floor
   Tampa, FL 33602

• 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)

• Consumer firework retail sales facility's guidelines
• Acceptance testing certification form
• Check permit status
• Plans and permit search (PGM Store)