You need a permit if you want to install, change or extend the fire safety systems below. You must get a permit before starting your work.
You can inspect, test or do preventative maintenance without a permit.
| Type of work | Required license |
|---|---|
| Fire alarm and communications systems | Electrician or low voltage contractor - State of Minnesota |
| Systems designers for fire alarm and communications systems | NICET Level 3 Certified, or factory trained and certified in fire alarm system designs |
| Fire suppression system/sprinkler systems | Fire protection contractor - State of Minnesota |
| Work on smoke control systems that involves sheet metal, refrigeration and heating | Licensed contractor - City of Minneapolis |
Email the following forms to Fire Inspections
Hold off on submitting your project plans. If needed, we'll ask you to submit them later through ProjectDox.
Pay the fee when you submit your application. The fee is based on:
You can pay:
Make checks payable to Minneapolis Finance Department.
You'll need to submit more information if you're:
Regardless of type of project, all designs must follow:
Your project may have specific requirements.
After we receive your application, we'll email you an invitation to upload your plans.
We'll review your application and plan. In most cases, you can expect to hear from us in 20 days after we receive it.
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If you need help with this information, please email 311, or call 311 or 612-673-3000.
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If you need help with this information, please email 311, or call 311 or 612-673-3000.
Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.
If you need help with this information, please email 311, or call 311 or 612-673-3000.
Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.
If you need help with this information, please email 311, or call 311 or 612-673-3000.
Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.
If you need help with this information, please email 311, or call 311 or 612-673-3000.
Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.
Fire Permits & Registrations
Phone
Address
Inspections Services
Public Service Building
505 4th Ave. S., Room 510A
Minneapolis, MN 55415
