Fire Code Guidelines / Permit Info

The City of Farmers Branch has adopted the 2015 edition of the International Fire Code, which regulates and governs the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises.

2015 IFC Amendments - Ordinance 3414 of the City of Farmers Branch, Texas, amends the code of ordinances by amending Chapter 38 titled "Fire Prevention and Protection"

INSPECTION FEES
Ordinance 3405 of the City of Farmers Branch, Texas, amends the code of ordinances by amending Chapter 22 titled "Buildings and Building Regulations"
For a complete list of City Ordinances go to Municode

plansubmittal
Farmers Branch Fire Department Plan Review Submission Requirements and Process:
  • Plans and supporting documents shall be submitted in PDF format on a USB thumb drive. (Drive will be returned)
  • A completed permit application shall accompany the thumb drive.
  • Upon review completion, the drive will be returned with stamped/notated plans.
  • Contractor is responsible for providing a printed version of the stamped/notated plans on the job site. The printed plans will serve as proof of permit.
At this time, submittals are not being accepted via email or cloud-based file sharing

Permit Applications:
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Fire Protection System Permit is required if:  adding/relocating 10 or more fire sprinkler heads, adding any single initiating device, or adding/relocating 5 or more notification devices. All permitted fire alarm work requires acceptance testing.  All permitted sprinkler work requires visual inspection.  Adds/relocates of 20 or greater heads require a hydro-static test.

If a permit is not required, a scope of work letter still needs to be submitted prior to the work, followed by a work completion letter when the project is finished. 

POLICIES
The following items are fire department policies designed to clarify existing code requirements and address additional life safety requirements.