Is the Sprinkler/Fire Alarm Building Permit application submitted to DPIE, the Fire Department, or another department?
The Sprinkler/Fire Alarm Building Permit application should be submitted to DPIE.
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Tenant Fit-Out Sprinklers and Fire Alarms (Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement)
The sprinkler/fire alarm drawings are submitted in a separate building permit application for approval of sprinklers/alarms.
No, the building permit has to be issued first. For more information and requirements, visit DPIE’s website page on Third Party Review Program for Fire & Life Safety.
No, a separate submittal is not required. It is part of the building permit review; however, separate building permits will be issued for sprinklers/alarms.
Just information regarding existing/proposed fire protection systems should be included on the building permit drawing. A separate building permit needs to be obtained as per question #2.
The estimated timeframe for processing and issuing sprinkler/fire alarm building permits is approximately 5 business days.