Permit & Inspection Fees
Fire Construction Permit Fees
Fee Schedule for Fire Protection and Special Locking Systems
| Construction Value (CV) | Permit Fee |
|---|---|
| $0 - $5,000 | $100.00 |
| $5,001 - $25,000 | $120.00 or 1.5% of CV (whichever is greater) |
| $25,001 - $100,000 | $375.00 or 1.0% of CV (whichever is greater) |
| $100,001 - $250,000 | $1,000.00 or 0.6% of CV (whichever is greater) |
| $250,001 and up | $1,500.00 or 0.3% of CV (whichever is greater) |
| Re-inspections | $100.00 |
Operational Permit Fees
An Operational Permit is required for each event listed below, as described in Section 105.6 of the International Fire Code (IFC).
| Operation | Fee |
|---|---|
| Aerosols | $100.00 |
| Amusement Buildings | $250.00 |
| Carnivals and Fairs | $250.00 |
| Combustible Dust-Producing Operations/Combustible Fibers | $100.00 |
| Compressed Gasses | $100.00 |
| Cryogenic Fluids | $100.00 |
| Cutting and Welding | $50.00 |
| Exhibits and Trade Shows | $100.00 |
| Flammable and Combustible Liquids | $100.00 |
| Floor Finishing | $50.00 |
| Hazardous Materials | $100.00 |
| HPM Facilities (Hazardous Production Materials) | $100.00 |
| High Pile Storage | $100.00 |
| Hot Work Operations | $50.00 |
| LP-Gas | $100.00 |
| Miscellaneous Combustible Storage | $100.00 |
| Open Burning | $250.00 |
| Outdoor Fireworks Display | $500.00 |
| Places of Assembly (Exception Places of Worship) | $50.00 |
| Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material | $250.00 |
| Repair Garages and Motor Fuel Dispensing Stations | $50.00 |
| Spraying and Dipping | $100.00 |
| Temporary Membrane Structures and Tents | $50.00 |
| All other Permits described in IFC Section 105.6 not listed above | $50.00 |
Annual Inspection Fees
The following fees are set forth in the City of Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances and were effective October 1, 2025.
| Inspection Fee by Occupancy Type | |
|---|---|
Group A Occupancy - Places of Worship | |
| 0 - 10,000 square feet | $50 |
| Greater than 10,000 square feet | $100 |
Group R2 | |
| Group R2 Complex - one (1) and two (2) stories | $100 |
| Group R2 Complex - three (3) or more stories | $250 |
All Occupancy Types (Except Group A Places of Worship, Group R2, Group U, Group Homes and Foster Homes) | |
| 0 - 5,000 square feet | $50 |
| 5,001 - 10,000 square feet | $100 |
| 10,001 - 25,000 square feet | $150 |
| 25,001 - 50,000 square feet | $200 |
| 50,001 - 100,000 square feet | $250 |
| 100,001 - 200,000 square feet | $300 |
| Greater than 200,000 square feet | $500 |
Public Schools, Government Facilities (Municipal, County, State and Federal), Group U, Group Homes and Foster Homes | EXEMPT |
Re-Inspection Fee
When more than two re-inspections are required to verify compliance, each additional re-inspection will be assessed a $100 fee. Fee invoicing will be done in the same way as the initial annual inspection fee.