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Plan Review Fees
Effective September 1, 2025
Planning and Site Development
Pre-application Design Review - per hour
To meet to discuss potential requirements, design criteria, hardships, proposed mitigation of requirements, etc (Single Family Home project first half-hour no charge).
$423
Emergency Response Pre-plan
An emergency response pre-plan is required for all new construction and if determined necessary by the fire code official due to size, use, or special existing hazard.
$662
Plan Check and Construction Permits
Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems - per system
NFPA 13 & 13R wet, dry, pre-action
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspections for all required inspections
| New system first 20 heads | $1,024 |
| New system each additional 20 heads | $130 |
| Modification to an existing system first 20 heads | $805 |
| Modification to an existing system each additional 20 heads | $130 |
Engineered Systems
Clean agent, commercial cooking, wet and dry chemical, CO2
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) final inspection
$695
NFPA 13D new and modifications
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) overhead inspection and (1) final inspection
$953
Energy Storage Systems - per system
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection
$720
Compressed Gases - per system
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection
| Storage, use or handling | $720 |
| Medical gas systems | $1,259 |
| Refrigeration systems |
$1,080 |
Cryogenic Fluids
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection
$907
Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection
$1,708
Fire Alarm and Detection Systems and Related Equipment - per system
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) final inspection
| New system first 20 devices | $920 |
| New system each additional 20 devices | $360 |
| Modification to an existing system first 20 devices | $912 |
| Modification to an existing system each additional 20 devices | $360 |
| Dedicated function fire alarm system | $757 |
| Fire alarm panel replacement only | $599 |
Fire Pumps and Related Equipment - per system
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal and (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection for all required inspections
| New installation | $1,799 |
| Modifications or repairs | $720 |
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection
| Aboveground and underground tank removal - per tank | $720 |
| Aboveground and underground tank installation - per tank | $802 |
| Fuel Dispensing Modification (Dispenser change out, other component change out) | $720 |
| Abandon Aboveground and underground tank in place | $720 |
Fuel Cell Power Systems
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection
$720
Gas Detection Systems
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection
$720
Gates and Barricades Across Fire Apparatus Access Roads
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection
$720
Hazardous Materials
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection
| Use and storage | $1,175 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance Review (per hour) | $615 |
High-Piled Combustible Storage
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection
| New installation | $1,175 |
| Modifications or repairs | $782 |
Industrial Ovens - per oven
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection
$605
LP-gas - per system
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection
| New installation | $792 |
| Modifications or repairs | $678 |
Motor Vehicle Repair Rooms and Booths
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection
| New installation | $647 |
| Modifications or repairs | $476 |
Private Fire Hydrants and Fire Protection Water Supplies - per system
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection for all required inspections
| Private fire hydrant systems | $1,439 |
| Fire protection system water supply | $1,182 |
| Rural water supply system | $1,110 |
| Temporary water supply system | $720 |
Smoke Control or Smoke Exhaust Systems
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection
| New installation | $1,709 |
Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection
$927
Spraying or Dipping - per system
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection
| New installation | $648 |
| Modifications or repairs | $475 |
Standpipe Systems - per system
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection for all required inspections
| New installation | $1,186 |
| Modifications or repairs | $556 |
Temporary Membrane Structures and Tents - per tent
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection
$462
Construction, Alternation or Renovation of a Building (for which a building permit is required)
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection
| Commercial new or addition | 0 - 5,000 sq ft | $1,048 |
| Commercial new or addition | 5,001 - 10,000 sq ft | $1,757 |
| Commercial new or addition | 10,001 - 20,000 sq ft | $2,263 |
| Commercial new or addition each additional 10,000 sq ft | $394 | |
| Commercial alteration or renovation | 0 - 5,000 sq ft | $889 |
| Commercial alteration or renovation | 5,001 - 10,000 sq ft | $1,070 |
| Commercial alteration or renovation | 10,001 - 20,000 sq ft | $1,358 |
| Commercial alteration or renovation each additional 10,000 sq ft | $225 | |
| Residential new, addition, alteration or renovation | $551 |
Land Development, Fire Apparatus Access, and Site Improvements
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection
| Review for access, hydrant placement | $605 |
| Traffic calming devices and other manipulated barriers | $450 |
| Temporary fire apparatus access roadways | $540 |
Miscellaneous System Plans
Includes (1) plan review, (1) re-submittal, (1) field inspection and (1) re-inspection
$927
Additional plan review
Per hour with a 1-hour minimum.
$328
Plan Reviews or Specialized Consultation
The use of an independent specialized consultant with expertise to conduct the review is sometimes necessary. Projects subject to this provision will be charged on an hourly basis and shall not exceed the actual cost to the District.
Actual Cost
Each Additional Field Inspection
Per hour with a 1-hour minimum
$348
After hours inspection - per hour with a 2 hour minimum
Includes (1) field inspection
Fees assessed under this provision shall be due and payable prior to the action of the District. This provision is not a mandate on the District to normally provide this service. This service is subject to staff availability and does not mandate performance. Fee is $502 per hour with a 2 hour minimum required.
$502
Expedited Plan Review - per hour with a 2 hour minimum
Includes (1) plan review
Fees assessed under this provision shall be due and payable prior to the action of the District. This provision is not a mandate on the District to normally provide this service. This service is subject to staff availability and does not mandate performance. Fee is $502 per hour with a 2 hour minimum required.
$502
Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction Review
Includes (1) plan review and (1) re-submittal
Additional costs may incur should the District use an independent specialized consultant to evaluate the submittal.
$423
Permit Renewal or Extension
50% Original Fee