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Schedule by Phone

Schedule by Phone

Contact Us

Fire Code Review Group
(713) 274-3922

Email Fire Code Review Group
[email protected]

Permits Main Phone
(713) 274-3900

Schedule By Phone
Schedule Online
What You Need

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.

Schedule Online

When the Fire Marshal has approved the pre-inspection documents for fire inspection, complete the inspection request form entering the required information and submit it using Inspection Forms.

What You Need

If your project requires a pre-inspection document, please select the form from the list below. Fill out the forms and attach them before submitting your request to the Fire Marshal’s Office.

Submit Plans
What You Need To Know

Submit Plans

Application and plans will be reviewed and processed.

What You Need To Know

  • Drawings must be stamped, signed, and dated by the Responsible Managing Employee (RME) and include the name, address, and phone number of the installing company. Provide a copy of the RME’s state license.
  • Underground fire line must be submitted and approved prior to the review of the aboveground fire sprinkler systems. See underground fire line requirements per the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13, 13R, and 24
  • Scope of Work

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 Sprinkler System"
  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"

About
Additional Resources
After Approval

About

Fire Protection Sprinkler

This application is for fire protection sprinkler systems that must be installed in commercial buildings.

A fire sprinkler system is a simple, but key, active component of a commercial building’s fire protection system. Installed in ceilings or side walls, the system consists of a water supply, a water distribution piping system, and sprinkler heads. The sprinkler discharges water automatically when a fire is detected, though it is not triggered by smoke. It controls or extinguishes the fire, so it is both a fire detection and suppression system.

Additional Resources

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.

Contact

Contact

Contact Us
Fire Code Review Group
(713) 274-3922
Email Fire Code Review Group
Permits Main Phone
(713) 274-3900

Administrative Fee
See Fee Schedule
Processing Time

15 Business Days
Inspection
Required
Plan Review

Required
Valid Period

6 Months
Renewal

Not Required

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