Permits
Permit Process
The fire department and sprinkler plans must be submitted to an approved third party for review. At the present time the following firm is approved by the Balch Springs Fire Department:
- Reed Fire Protection Engineering
- 14135 Midway Suite G260
- Addison, TX 75001
- 1 (800) 381-5504
- (214) 638-7599
- Traditions Fire Consulting, LLC
- PO Box 5587
- Frisco, TX 75035
- (972) 979-0631
After review has been completed, fill out a Fire Permit Application. Submit to the Fire Secretary and a permit will be issued. At the present time fees for permits are as follow:
| Automatic Fire Sprinkler | ||
| 0 - 100,000 Sq. Ft. | $50.00 Minimum | $.03 Per Square Ft. |
| 100,000 - 300,000 Sq. Ft. | $2,000 For 1st 100,000 | $.014 Each Additional Sq. Ft. |
| 300,000 - +Sq. Ft. | $4,000 For 1st 300,000 | $.009 For Each Additional Sq. Ft. |
| Single Family (Only) | $50.00 Per System | |
| Automatic Fire Alarm Systems | ||
| 0 - 10 Devices | $50.00 Per Building | |
| 11 - 25 Devices | $75.00 Per Building | |
| 25+ Devices | $150.00 Per Building | |
| 100+ Devices | $200.00 Per Building | |
| 200+ Devices | $400.00 Per Building | |
| Ansul Fire Protection Suppression Systems | $100.00 Per System | |
| Underground Fire Line (Main Only) | $50.00 Per System | |
| Controlled Trench Burns | $300.00 Per Day | |
| Access Gate Control System | $100.00 Per System | |
| Tent Inspection | $150.00 Per Tent | |
| Fire Works Permit | $100.00 Per Day | |
| Fuel Tank Removal | $100.00 Per Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Installation | $100.00 Per Tank | |
| Temporary Above Ground Tank Storage | $100.00 Annually | |
| (Propane Cylinders) | ||
| Multifamily Inspections | $25.00 Per Unit/Per Vacancy | |
| Single Family Rental Property Inspection | $25.00 Per House/Per Vacancy |
For all other permits fill out and submit the Fire Permit Application. A permit will then be issued.
Inspection requests for Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler Systems installation shall be coordinated by calling (972) 557-6040.
A 24-hour notification is required for all tests and inspections; inspection appointment is subject to availability of an inspector.
The following information must be provided when requesting an inspection:
- Address of project
- Name of Project
- Fire Protection contractor company name
- Fire protection contractor contact name and telephone number
- Type of inspection requested
On-Site Inspection Requirements
- Permit should be posted at the front entry of the building;
- A set of approved plans with signature of and comments by a representative of the Balch Springs Fire Dept. - not shop drawings stamped by your company - must be on site at the time of inspection.
- Components to be inspected shall not be covered up prior to inspection
Final Inspection
This inspection shall be conducted when all the sheet rock and millwork is completed. The objective of this inspection is to verify if coverage is still adequate after the initial hydrostatic pressure test. This will enable the Balch Springs Fire Dept. and the Fire Protection Contractor to make any neccessary changes before there is a request for a final inspection.
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