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Fire Protection System Permits
Select the type of permit you need:
Submittal Requirements
To apply for a fire alarm permit, the following is required:
- Floor plan with device layout
- Device specifications
- Zone Map
- Battery calculations - for new systems or anytime there will be significant impacts to battery loads on other projects.
- New Systems: Construction plans shall be approved and stamped by a registered Fire Protection or Electrical Engineer [KAC 8-29-015] prior to submittal to the Fire Department, verifying the system meets NFPA 72 requirements.
- System Modifications: All construction documents shall be reviewed by a NICET III in fire alarms or a licensed professional engineer (PE) in Washington prior to being submitted for permitting. The reviewing professional shall submit a stamped, signed, and dated letter; … indicating the system has been reviewed and meets or exceeds the design requirements of the state of Washington and the local jurisdiction. [WAC 907.10.2 Design review]
- Fire Alarm Permit Application Form
Submittal Requirements
Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building’s fire alarm control unit when a fire alarm system is required by Section 907.2. [IFC 907.3.1]
To apply for an HVAC Duct Detector permit where a Fire Alarm System IS installed in the building, the following is required:
- Duct Detector Device specification sheets - Duct Detector
- HVAC Duct Detector Permit Application
- NICET Level III Letter - All construction documents shall be reviewed by a NICET III in fire alarms or a licensed professional engineer (PE) in Washington prior to being submitted for permitting. The reviewing professional shall submit a stamped, signed, and dated letter; … indicating the system has been reviewed and meets or exceeds the design requirements of the state of Washington and the local jurisdiction. [WAC 907.10.2 Design review]
To apply for an HVAC Duct Detector permit where a Fire Alarm System is NOT installed in the building, the following is required:
- Floor plan indicating the proposed location of the annunciator panel. The panel must be wall mounted in a constantly attended location with audible, visual and trouble indicators.
- Device specification sheets - Duct Detector
- Device specification sheets - Annunciation Panel
- HVAC Duct Detector Permit Application
Submittal Requirements
To apply for a fire sprinkler permit, you must have the following:
- System layout/floor plans (two copies if paper submittal)
- Hydraulic Calculations
- Device Specifications
- Review letter from a Fire Protection Engineer. Required if installing a new system or performing work that is related to an occupancy conversion.
- Fire Sprinkler Permit Application Form
Submittal Requirements
To apply for a kitchen hood suppression or a spray booth permit you must have the following:
- Floor plans or system layout (two copies if paper submittal) include location of new and existing equipment.
- Equipment specifications
- Fire Suppression Permit Application - Specialty Systems
Fire Permit Application Process:
The Fire Department requires permits to add, modify or remove fire protection systems.
- Submit a complete application package.
- Allow a minimum of two weeks for permit application processing and plan review.
- Inspections for permitted fire protection systems shall be requested by calling the Fire Department Inspection Request line at 509-585-4352.
- Here is the fee schedule however, there is no plan review fee charged up front, all fees are payable after the plans have been reviewed and approved.