Apply to have us review your plans for safety
You can apply to have us review your plans for safety. We require Fire Marshal permits in conjunction with building permits, and also for special events such as haunted houses or special amusement attractions.
Fees
Special Use Permit (special events) - $45
Fees to review or revise the plans
Square Footage | Review Fee | Revision Fee |
|---|---|---|
Up to 10,000 SQ FT | $45.00 | $50.00 |
10,001 TO 20,000 | $74.00 | $50.00 |
20,001 TO 30,000 | $102.00 | $50.00 |
30,001 TO 40,000 | $131.00 | $50.00 |
40,001 TO 50,000 | $159.00 | $50.00 |
50,001 TO 60,000 | $187.00 | $100.00 |
60,001 TO 70,000 | $216.00 | $100.00 |
70,001 TO 80,000 | $244.00 | $100.00 |
80,001 TO 90,000 | $273.00 | $100.00 |
90,001 TO 100,000 | $321.00 | $100.00 |
- For anything from 100,001 square feet up to 310,000 square feet, add $20 per 10,000 square feet to the review fees
- Revision fees for anything over $50,000 remain $100
- For anything greater than 310,000 feet, call our office
Checklist
What you will need for the application:
- Contractor Name and state certificate number
- Company name and phone
- Applicant name and phone
- Job site address
- Project number (if applicable)
- Work to be performed
- Square footage
Things to consider
- Fire Marshal review fees are based on actual square footage of the construction area
- Make sure you are accurate when filling out the square footage are in order to avoid automatic resubmittal of your project
- You must completely test 100 percent of fire alarm system components
- We do not issue refunds if the project is cancelled
How to
- Complete the application on HillsGovHub
What's next
- If this is part of a building permit application, we will review the plans during that process
- If this is a stand-alone event plan review, we look over the plans, and notify you if any corrections are needed
- If no corrections, or corrections are completed satisfactorily, we will notify you when the permit is ready
- Pay full permit costs
- You will receive an email notification when your permit has been approved
Resources
- Acceptance testing certification form
- Plans and Permit Information PGM Store
- HillsGovHub - how to apply for a permit in the online system
Permitting help
Department: Development Services
Email: permitting@hcfl.gov
Phone: (813) 272-5600