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What You Need

Complete the inspection request form entering the required information and submit it using Inspection Forms.

Schedule Online

Complete the inspection request form entering the required information and submit it using Inspection Forms.

Schedule By Phone

Once the inspection request has been submitted and additional information is needed, contact the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office at (713) 274-1730 or email Fire Marshal support.

Contact

Contact

Contact Us

Fire Code Review Group 
(713) 274-3922 
Email Fire Code Review Group

Permits Main Phone 
(713) 274-3900

Apply

Apply

Online Electronic Plan Submittal – E-Permits

First time users will need to register for an account.

Make sure you are selecting the correct application type in order to avoid any unexpected delays!


Here are the steps for applying through E-Permits:

  1. Access the E-Permits platform and log in
  2. Navigate to the "Projects" section
  3. Click on "Apply"
  4. Locate your address on the map by either entering it or zooming in and double-clicking on the location
  5. A "Red Pin" will appear on the map, and all associated data will be retrieved by E-Permits. If the address is incorrect, you can correct it on the next page
  6. Click on the green "Apply" button
  7. In the selection labeled "Application," choose "Fire Protection Repair Permit"
  8. Provide the required detailed information and click on "Next"
  9. Complete the application page and click on "Next"
  10. Upload all the necessary documents, and once finished, click on "Next"
  11. Finally, review the disclaimer, select "Agree," and then click on "Submit Application"

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After Approval

About

The Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) replacement application is for the installation of a new FACP, which is only for commercial establishments. If other devices will be changed, submit it as a fire alarm application.This will be a deferred plan submittal. Plans must comply with the current code adoption of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72.

What are commercial FACP replacements composed of?

A FACP replacement is only for the replacement of the fire alarm panel.

After Approval

After approval, you may pay fees online from your E-Permits account. Once fees are paid you may download the approved plans and print out a paper copy of the permit. Please post the permit so that it is fully visible on the project site and have a paper copy of the approved plans onsite during construction.

What You Need To Know
Submit Plans

What You Need To Know

FACP Replacement Plan Submittal Checklist

  •  Name of owner and/or occupant/tenant
  •  Drawings must have an Alarm Planning Superintendent (APS) or Engineer’s seal/signature
  •  Narrative of the repair work to be done
  •  Installer company’s information should include company name, phone number, and address
  •  Fire alarm riser diagram
  •  Site plan showing the building and the exact location of the FACP to be replaced
  •  Data sheets for the new FACP
  •  Panel manufacturer and model of the previous system and installation date as identified on the State of Texas installation tag

Submit Plans

Application and plans will be reviewed and processed.

Inspection

Required

Admin Fee
Plan Review

Required

Renewal

Not Required

Valid Period

6 Months

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