HARRIS COUNTY UNDERGROUND FIRE LIINE 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
• Drawings/site plan must be stamped by a RME – G or D or a Texas Licensed Registered Engineer.

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)

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.

Underground Fire Line

This will be a deferred plan submittal. All dedicated Underground Fire Line installs must be submitted for Fire Protection review with Harris County Engineering Department.

Underground Fire Line review and approval required before above ground system review can begin.

An underground fire line is the start of any fire protection system. The piping will come from private or municipal water supply to the fire sprinkler riser or other sprinkler apparatus such as a remote fire department connections, fire pump and tanks, etc.

Fire Protection Systems

Quick Search (hcad.org)

Office of the County Engineer Records Center (govqa.us) - Request any existing open record / plans

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 Code Review Group 

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

Permits Main Phone 
(713) 274-3900