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Construction Inspections / Permits
*** Update please review new permit payment fee schedule***
Updated January 1, 2022
Fill out and print the permit application and attach to your plan submittal.
"CLICK HERE Savannah Fire Marshal Office Permit Application Form"
Plans can be dropped off at our office located at:
10 W. 33rd St. Savannah GA, 31401
Plans can be mailed to Savannah Fire Headquarters at:
121 E. Oglethorpe Ave. Savannah GA, 31401 Attn: Savannah Fire Marshal Office
- Posting the permit. Issued permit shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by the fire code official.
- If installation / modification / alteration begins before the permit is issued, you will be subject to enforcement action and working without a permit fee (see fee schedule).
- When reviews are completed the contractor will be contacted by the fire code official.
- Completed plan reviews/permits must be picked up in a timely manner.
- Please review the Savannah Fire Marshal Office Permit Fee Schedule for permit fees.
- Fees are Non-Refundable.
The Stamped/Approved plan will be REQUIRED on your job site for inspections.
Savannah Fire Marshal Request for Inspection Form
Inspections are scheduled according to the order in which they are received. Scheduling is based on the Fire Marshals’ availability. Wait times vary based on the volume of requests at the period. Every effort will be made to promptly respond to schedule an inspection.
Request For Inspection Procedure
- Hours for paperwork acceptance are 9am – 4pm, Monday through Friday except an holidays
- Contractors shall be responsible for requesting Savannah Fire Marshal’s Office for inspections by utilizing the attached “Request for Inspection” form. Verbal requests for inspections will not be accepted.
- When ready for the appropriate inspection, a properly completed “Request for Inspection” form must be submitted by email or in person. Application shall be delivered to SFD Fire Prevention Office top of application.
- Clean copy of approved permit must accompany application.
- A Fire Marshal will contact you to schedule the inspection. No inspection shall be considered approved or scheduled until such time as you are contacted by a Fire Marshal to confirm an inspection date and time.
- Allow 2 hours from the scheduled time for the arrival of the inspector unless a specific time block is provided otherwise. The appropriate representative must be present upon arrival.
- Approved permit/s and approved plans must be on site at the time of inspection.
Fire Sprinkler Systems:
Please submit your current sprinkler license issued by the state of GA, at least three copies of scaled installation drawings (to include piping and reflected ceiling), a copy of the approved civil utility (underground supply) where applicable, two product submittal packages with all necessary hydraulic calculations, and a permit application to the Fire Marshal’s Office. A Fire Sprinkler permit is required on new system installations and for modifications and/or alterations to existing systems. Fire Sprinkler Systems and plans shall be per NFPA 13, 13D, or 13R 2019 edition as amended by the State of Georgia.
Fire Alarm Systems:
Please submit your current low voltage license issued by the state of GA, at least three copies of scaled installation drawings, two product submittal packages with battery calculations, and a permit application with narrative to the Fire Marshal’s Office. A Fire Alarm permit is required on new system installations and all modifications and/or alterations to existing systems. Fire Alarm Systems and plans shall be per NFPA 72, 2019 edition as amended by the State of Georgia.
Fire Suppression Systems:
Please submit your current suppression license issued by the state of GA, at least three sets of scaled drawings indicating appliances and hoods or rooms and equipment to be protected, all suppression equipment, and a permit application to the Fire Marshal’s Office. A suppression permit is required for all new system installations and/or system alterations. All installations of fire suppression systems shall, where applicable, be installed in compliance with one of the following; NFPA 17 2017 edition or 17A 2013 edition and U.L. 300, or NFPA 12, 2018 edition, or NFPA 12A 2018 edition, or NFPA 13, 2019 edition or NFPA 2001, 2018 edition.
Gas Detection Systems:
Please submit your current low voltage license issued by the state of GA, at least three copies of scaled installation drawings, two product submittal packages with battery calculations, and a permit application, to the Fire Marshal’s Office. A Gas Detection permit is required on new system installations and all modifications and/or alterations to existing systems. Gas Detection Systems and plans shall be per NFPA 72, 2019 edition as amended by the State of Georgia.
Area of Refuge:
Please submit your low voltage license issued by the state of GA, at least three copies of scaled installation drawings, two product submittal packages with battery calculations, and a permit application, to the Fire Marshal’s Office. An Area of Refuge permit is required on new system installations and all modifications and/or alterations to existing systems. Area of Refuge Systems and plans shall be per NFPA 101 and NFPA 72, 2019 edition as amended by the State of Georgia.