Fire Marshal Development Services

Step One — Site Plans

• Submission: Submit all site plans to the Planning Department.
• Review Time: All involved departments have a minimum of 14 business days to review and comment on the plans.
• Revisions: Please allow additional time for revisions and resubmittal based on feedback.
• Fees: There are no fees from the Fire Marshal’s Office for site plan reviews.

Step Two — Building Plans

• Submission: Submit all building plans to the Building Safety Department.
• Review Time: All involved departments have a minimum of 10 business days to review and comment on the plans.
• Revisions: Please allow additional time for revisions and resubmittal based on feedback.
• Fees: There are no fees from the Fire Marshal’s Office for building plan reviews.

Step Three — Fire System Plans

• Who Should Submit: A licensed installer is required to submit plans to the Fire Marshal’s Office for the following systems:

  • Automatic fire extinguishing systems
  • Fire alarm and detection systems
  • Fire pumps and related equipment
  • Private hydrants/fire mains
  • Vent hood systems
  • Standpipe systems
  • Clean agent systems
  • Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES)
  • Any other fire-related systems

  Submission Requirements:

  • Construction Application: Completed and signed.
  • Plans: At least two sets of legible plans on minimum 18″ x 24″ paper.
  • Fees and Paperwork: Include all related fees and corresponding paperwork.

  How to Submit:

  • Mail or Drop-off:
    • Address: Fire Marshal’s Office, 821 S Johnson St, Amarillo, TX
    • Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Payment Methods: Cash, check, or money order only.
  • Review Time: Allow 10 business days for plan review and comments.

  Permit Issuance:

  • Pickup: The permit must be picked up and signed for by the licensed installer.
  • Validity: The permit is valid for six months from the issue date.
  • Note: Any work done without proper permitting or licensing will be reported to the state and cited.

Step Four — Visual or Phase Inspection

• Applicability: This step may not be required for all projects.
• Process:
  • Licensed contractor submits a completed application and fee to the Fire Marshal’s Office.
  • Schedule the inspection upon submission.
• Frequency: Can be done multiple times throughout the project as needed.

Step Five — System Inspections

• Requirement: A final inspection of all fire system work is mandatory before scheduling a Certificate of Occupancy inspection.
• Fees: The cost of the final system inspection is included in the original application fee.

Step Six — Final Certificate of Occupancy (CO) Inspection

• When: Once the building is ready for a complete inspection for its CO.
• Process:
  • Submit a CO inspection application and fee to the Fire Marshal’s Office.
  • Fee: Based on the square footage of the property.
• After Inspection:
  • All necessary paperwork will be forwarded to Building Safety.
  • Building Safety will issue the Certificate of Occupancy.