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New Construction Plan Examination Fees

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Fire Marshal plan examination fees for commercial occupancy construction projects are calculated with the following table based on the square footage of the area under construction or the construction activity to be performed. Fees are due upon application and submittal of construction plans. These are new fees.

Project Plan Examination Fee/Area Under Roof 2nd Resubmittal

  • Up to 5,000 $10.00/$5.00
  • 5,001 - 10,000 $30.00/$7.00
  • 10,001 - 15,000 $50.00/$12.00
  • 15,001 - 20,000 $70.00/$17.00
  • 20,001 - 25,000 $90.00/$22.00
  • 25,001 - 30,000 $110.00/$27.00
  • 30,001 - 35,000 $130.00/$32.00
  • 35,001 - 40,000 $150.00/$37.00
  • 40,001 - 45,000 $170.00/$42.00
  • 45,001 - 50,000 $190.00/$47.00

Buildings with multiple stories shall be calculated at a per floor rate from the table above. For floors in excess of 50,000 square feet, add the amounts listed above to $190.00.

New Construction Plan Examination Fees
Fire Protection and Fuel Systems:

All plan review submittals for fire suppression, fire alarm, and fire detection systems, shall be assessed a review fee of $25.00 per floor per system.

All plan review submittals for site plans, fuel storage, and fuel dispensing systems shall be assessed a review fee of $25.00.

New Construction Permits/Inspections:

Reinspection fees are for the area requiring a reinspection. All reinspections are subject to a reinspection fee.

Permit/Inspection Type Proposed Permit/Inspection Fee/Reinspection Fee

  • Fire Marshal Final Inspection (for each floor). $40.00/$50.00
  • Fire Suppression/Detection/Alarm System Permits:
    • Underground Fire Mains. $40.00/$50.00
    • Fire Sprinkler Systems (for each floor). $40.00/$50.00
    • Standpipe Systems (for each standpipe). $40.00/$50.00
    • Fire Pumps (for each fire pump w/ jockey). $40.00/$50.00
    • Hood Extinguishing Systems (per system). $40.00/$50.00
    • Other Extinguishing Systems (per system). $40.00/$50.00
    • Fire Alarm/Smoke Detector Systems (per floor). $40.00/$50.00
    • Fire Alarm Monitoring/Supervision Device. $40.00/$50.00
  • Flammable and Combustible Storage Tanks:
    • Tank Abandonment/Removal. $40.00/$50.00
    • Above Ground Installation (per tank). $40.00/$50.00
    • Underground Installation (per site). $40.00/$50.00
    • New Dispensers, Piping Alteration (per site). $40.00/$50.00
  • Liquified Petroleum Gas:
    • Per Tank Installation. $30.00/$25.00
    • Piping Rough-In. $25.00/$15.00
  • Site Inspections:
    • Emergency Vehicle Access. $40.00/$50.00