Fire Prevention and Investigation

Fire & Life Safety Permits

Where a business site has more than one building or facility on the premises, the total fee shall be based on the fee for the largest facility present and a fee for each additional building or facility of the rate of one hour ($88.50). Where a recreational campsite has multiple recreational cabins, they may be combined for the rate of one hour.

For the definition of the occupancy groups, go to the bottom of the page.

Fees for Fire and Life Safety Permits

B, R1, R3, R4, U Occupancy Fee
Under 1,000 square feet $64
1,001-2,500 square feet $87.85
2,501-5,000 square feet $127
5,001-7,500 square feet $188.50
7,501-10,000 square feet $251.50
10,001-12,500 square feet $316
12,501-15,000 square feet $378.50
15,001-17,500 square feet $437.50
17,501-20,000 square feet $503.25
Over 20,000 square feet $566.50

 

A, E, M Occupancy Fee
Under 1,000 square feet $84
1,001-2,500 square feet $117.80
2,501-5,000 square feet $167.80
5,001-7,500 square feet $252
7,501-10,000 square feet $335.50
10,001-12,500 square feet $419.50
12,501-15,000 square feet $503.25
15,001-17,500 square feet $587
17,501-20,000 square feet $671.25
Over 20,000 square feet $754.90

 

F, H, I, S R-2 Occupancy Fee
Under 1,000 square feet $104.50
1,001-2,500 square feet $147.50
2,501-5,000 square feet $210.75
5,001-7,500 square feet $315
7,501-10,000 square feet $419.50
10,001-12,500 square feet $523.50
12,501-15,000 square feet $630
15,001-17,500 square feet $734.25
17,501-20,000 square feet $838.50
Over 20,000 square feet $943

 

Exterior Site Inspection-FLS  
Cold storage, controlled atmosphere or multiple self-storage units $88.50 per hour
Other Inspections and Fees-FLS  
Inspection outside of normal business hours (minimum two-hour charge) $177*
Re-inspection fees $88.50*
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated $88.50*

*Or the total hourly cost ot the jurisdition, whichever is greater. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of all the employees involved.

Posted: 03/19/2025 09:46 AM
Last Updated: 04/02/2025 12:01 PM

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