All documents and forms are subject to revision – download and review the current version prior to each application.

On April 24, 2023 the City of Richardson adopted the 2021 International Fire Code as amended by ordinance 4462.

For NEW construction affecting an open Building Permit issued under the 2018 International Building Code, ONLY, the Applicable Forms are available below:

For ALL other Fire Department Construction Permits, please click HERE.

General Information: 

• Fire Department Fee Schedule [Effective 08/23/2021]:
  Resolution 21-21 establishes fire prevention fees - affects permits and inspections.
   
• Fire Code Amendments [Effective 03/29/2021]:
  Ordinance 4374 amends and adopts the 2018 International Fire Code.

• 2018 International Fire Code: 
  The 2018 IFC, without amendments, is available for viewing online HERE.

Permitting Process:

• Submit completed applications and supporting documents to FIREPERMITS@COR.GOV with “Permit Application” in the subject line:
  • Submit the original design file saved or printed to unprotected .PDF file format. Please do not print and scan the file.
  • Submittals and application should be combined in a single .PDF file.
  • The file should be a maximum size of approximately 10MB at 200 dpi - larger files are typically not necessary.
• Permit fees can be paid by credit card AFTER Application is approved
  • Call (972) 744-5750.
  • Permit fees are not payable in advance.

Construction Permits:

Access Control Systems:

• Access Control Systems are permitted through the Building Inspections Department [(972) 744-4180].

Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems:

• Automatic Fire Extinguishing System Permit Application and Guidelines - [Revised 11/22/2022]

For Fire Sprinklers and Related Systems, see below.

Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems:

• Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System Construction Permit Application and Guidelines - [Revised 10/05/2021]

• Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Testing - Vendor List - [Revised 06/23/2022]
  Contact information for local firms with RF (Radio Frequency) Engineers on staff. This list is not inclusive and does not imply recommendation of the listed firms. 

Energy Systems [Battery and Fuel Cell Power Systems]:

• Energy Systems Permit Application and Guidelines - [Revised 06/02/2022]

Fire Alarm Systems:

• Fire Alarm Permit Application and Guidelines - [Revised 11/22/2022]

Exceptions:

• Work affecting fewer than 5 notification appliances only,
• Firmware/software updates,
• Replacing boards of the same model with chips utilizing the same or newer firmware,
• When ONLY adding new supervision of a hood suppression system to an existing fire alarm panel, however, the installing fire alarm licensee must be present during hood suppression acceptance testing to test the supervision.

• Duct Smoke Detectors Policy [revised 09/24/2019]:
  Important information regarding all duct smoke detectors. Includes important installation and testing requirements. 

• Fire Alarm Notification Policy [revised 09/24/2019]:
  Policy regarding the interpretation and application of certain Fire Code fire alarm notification requirements.
  
  
• Fire Alarm Visible Notification - Replacement v. Upgrade Policy [revised 09/24/2019]:
  Policy regarding requirement for visible notification in replacement or upgrade of existing fire alarm systems.

Fire Sprinkler and Related Systems:

• Fire Sprinkler and Related Systems Permit Application and Guidelines - [revised 11/22/2022]:

Exception: When the work only affects fewer than twenty (20) sprinklers.

• Backflow Prevention Assembly Test and Maintenance Report:
  Required for each Backflow Prevention Assembly installed under a Fire Sprinkler and Related Systems Permit.

Flammable and Combustible Liquids:

• Flammable and Combustible Liquids Permit Application and Guidelines - [Created 09/15/2020]

Gates and Barricades:

• Gates and Barricades Permit Application and Guidelines - [Updated 02/10/2022]

Industrial Ovens:

• Contact Fire Marshal's Office for information [(972) 744-5750].

LP-gas:

• LP Gas is regulated by the Texas Railroad Commission.

Spraying or Dipping:

• Spraying and Dipping Systems [rooms, booths, tanks] are permitted through Building Inspections Department [(972) 744-4180].
  
  
•  IFC Chapter 24 provides requirements that govern operations where flammable or combustible finishes are applied by spraying, dipping, powder coating or flow-coating processes.
  
  
• Fire protection for spraying or dipping operations - See Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems or Fire Sprinkler and Related Systems, above.

Standpipe Systems:

• See Fire Sprinkler and Related Systems, above.