Building Permit Fees – Fire Protection Systems
Fire Protection Systems and Components
Fee is per pump, stand pipe, lateral or system.
| system | review | per head or device | inspection | per head or device |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Pump | $362 | None | $972 | None |
| Standpipe System | $136 | None | $273 | None |
| Underground Fire Service | $97 | None | $273 | None |
| Fire Sprinkler | $291 | $4 | $291 | $6 |
Fire Sprinklers Tenant Improvement
Category 1 – Affidavit 1 to 10 heads
Limited to arm-overs and drops with a head location diagram for inspection reference.
| review | per head or device | inspection | per head or device |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | None | $97 | None |
Category 2 – Affidavit 11 to 20 heads
Limited to arm-overs and drops in a light hazard occupancy with a head location diagram for inspection reference.
| review | per head or device | inspection | per head or device |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | None | $196 | None |
Category 3
Fire sprinkler system alterations that involve only changing heads of the same performance characteristics and minor adjustments to drop lengths.
| review | per head or device | inspection | per head or device |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | None | $196 | $4 |
Category 4
Fire sprinkler system alterations or additions that do not fall under Category 1, 2, or 3, and have full plans.
| review | per head or device | inspection | per head or device |
|---|---|---|---|
| $97 | $2 | $196 | $4 |
Dry Pipe, Antifreeze, Pre-action Fire System
Fee is in addition to fire sprinkler system and per system.
| review | per head or device | inspection | per head or device |
|---|---|---|---|
| $136 | None | $273 | None |
Fixed Fire Protection Systems
Includes clean agents, explosion prevention, carbon dioxide, water mist, wet and dry chemicals.
| review | per head or device | inspection | per head or device |
|---|---|---|---|
| $486 | None | $681 | None |
Commercial Cooking Hood and Duct Protection
Fee is per new system.
A permit and fee is not required if modification is limited to normal maintenance, replacing or reconfiguring heads and no increase in flow points used. However, contractor should still notify the Fire Marshal’s Office of location and extent of work.
| review | per head or device | inspection | per head or device |
|---|---|---|---|
| $350 | None | $235 | None |
Fire Alarm Systems
Minor – additions, no new panel, up to 10 devices
Category 1
Affidavit for 1 to 4 devices is limited to spot smoke or heat detectors, horn/strobes, strobes, horns, mini-horns, manual pull stations or one communication device.
| review | per head or device | inspection | per head or device |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | None | $170 | None |
Category 2
Modifications of up to 10 devices that do not qualify for affidavit (e.g., additions, no new panel).
| review | per head or device | inspection | per head or device |
|---|---|---|---|
| $97 | $5 | $196 | $11 |
Major – new panel or more than 10 devices, central station
| review | per head or device | inspection | per head or device |
|---|---|---|---|
| $291 | $5 | $291 | None |
Smoke Control Systems
Includes shaft and hoist ways, atriums, malls, tunnels.
Fire review fee is due at submittal and serves as a deposit for fire plan review and/or design consultation meetings at $215 per hour.
The fire department will charge by the hour for the consultation, review, and inspections against the deposit. If the deposit is exhausted and additional work is required, the building owner/legal agent will need to arrange payment for additional hours worked prior to the hours being worked.
Refunds will be processed per VMC 17.08.130(G)(8)(h).
Other Permits, Reviews and Fees
Demolition Flammable and Combustible Tank Demolition/Decommission (DMO)
Fee is per tank.
| review | per head or device | inspection | per head or device |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | None | $158 | None |
Special Hazard Review
Operational permits required in IFC 105.5 through 105.6, not specifically covered under a construction permit, shall be charged a special hazard review fee.
Fee per permit.
| review | per head or device | inspection | per head or device |
|---|---|---|---|
| $115 | None | None | None |
Emergency Responder Radio Communication System
| review | per head or device | inspection | per head or device |
|---|---|---|---|
| $477 | None | $796 | None |
Technical Assistance Fire Review
Payment of base fee is required prior to commencement of technical assistance review.
Base fee includes two hours of consultation.
If additional fire protection engineering review and/or technical consultation time is required, the applicant may request additional time in two-plus-hour increments.
| BASE FEE | PER ADDITIONAL HOUR |
|---|---|
| $953 | $477 |
Trip Fee Assessment
Trip fees may be assessed when a reinspection is required because work is not ready for inspection, the work is not accessible for inspection, or the appropriate personnel or documentation is not on site.
| reinspection fee |
|---|
| $72 |
Expedited Plan Review
This service is based on staffing availability and may not always be available.
After-hours fire plan review does not affect regular plan review submission queues.
Where authorized by the fire code official, and when staffing is available, fire plan reviews may be expedited on after-hours overtime.
A minimum of two hours is required, but not less than the actual number of hours to process the review.
| BASE FEE | PER ADDITIONAL HOUR |
|---|---|
| $953 | $477 |
Questions?
Email us at eplans@cityofvancouver.us