If your project requires a Pre-Inspection Document, please select from the list below, fill out, and attach before submitting your request to [email protected]

• As-built Certificate (Fire Code)
• Fire Alarm Installation Certificate (SF035)
• Fire Extinguisher System Installation Certificate (SF205)
• Contractor's Material and Test Certification for Aboveground Piping (SF041)
• Contractor's Material and Test Certification for Underground Piping (SF042)

When the receipt of the fire marshal’s email of approval has been received for the pre-inspection documents to request the fire inspection, complete the inspection request form entering the required information and submit to Fire Inspection Forms

Once the inspection request has been submitted and you need to obtain information regarding your request, contact the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office at 713-274-1730 or email [email protected]

Fixed Extinguisher System

This will be a deferred plan submittal.

A fixed fire extinguishing/suppression system are commonly used to protect areas containing valuable or critical equipment such as data processing rooms, telecommunication switches, and process control rooms. Also, cooking foods that create grease laden vapors requires a Type I Hood with a fixed suppression system.

After approval, you can pay fees online from your ePermits account.Once fees are paid you can download the approved plans and print out a paper copy of the permit.Please post the permit fully visible on project site and have a paper copy of the approved plans onsite during construction.

Fire Protection Systems

Quick Search (hcad.org)

Harris County Engineering Department Records Center (govqa.us) request any existing open record / plans

ONLINE ELECTRONIC PLAN SUBMITTAL – E-PERMITS

ePermits

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!  You could be using the Fire Protection application.

Fire Code Review Group 

(713) 274-3922 

Email: Fire Code Review Group

Permits Main Phone 

(713) 274-3900

HARRIS COUNTY FIXED EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM PLAN SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST

• Name of owner and/or occupant per Harris County permit
• Location, including correct street address (HC permit & plan addresses must match)
• Name, address, and phone number of the installing company
• Name, address, and phone number of PE or planner if different than installing company
• Size, length, and arrangement of connected piping
• Description and location of nozzles
• Location and function of detection devices, operating devices, auxiliary equipment, and electrical
• Indicated hazard to be protected and include such information as physical dimensions, cooking appliances, energy sources for each appliance, and air-handling equipment.
• Hydraulic Calculations, for other than pre-engineered system

Application and plans will be reviewed and processed.