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

 

Occupancy Groups

A Drinking and dining facilities, theatres and stadiums
B Offices and professional services
E Schools and day cares
F Factories and packing rooms
H Warehouses for flammable liquids, explosives and hazardous materials; repair garages
I Hospitals, nursing homes, detox facilities and jails
M Retail stores, shopping centers and motor fuel-dispensing facilities
R-1 Hotels and motels (transient) and boarding houses (transient)
R-2 Apartment houses (nontransient), hotels and motels (nontransient) and boarding houses (nontransient)
R-3 Buildings that do not contain more than two dwelling units
S Bags, books, cardboard and cardboard boxes, cold storage buildings, controlled atmosphere warehouse, foot product and alcoholic beverages
U Agricultural buildings, barns, carports, sheds and livestock shelters

 

Posted: 03/19/2025 09:46 AM
Last Updated: 03/19/2025 03:56 PM

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