Fire Permits and Guidelines
Fire Plan Review
The Fire Plans Examiner division of the Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for the review of building and fire protection system designs and commercial and residential site plans.
Building designs are thoroughly examined to ensure compliance with required egress, emergency lighting, occupant loads, occupancy classifications, fire protection systems, and other life safety requirements. Our Fire Plan Examiners work closely with Building Plan Examiners, Building Inspectors, Firesafety Inspectors, and other Community Development staff to ensure the quality of services provided.
Special Event Permit Requirements
Fire Protection Systems Permit Guidelines
- Fire alarm systems shall comply with Florida Fire Prevention Code (FFPC), NFPA 70, and NFPA 72.
- Fire alarm systems with a valuation of $5,000.00 or more shall be stamped and sealed by a licensed engineer. Required calculations shall be stamped and sealed as well.
- Automatic sprinkler systems, dependent on design, shall comply with the Florida Fire Prevention Code (FFPC), NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, NFPA 13D, NFPA 20, and NFPA 24.
- Automatic sprinkler systems in which the scope of work includes 50 or more sprinkler heads shall be stamped and sealed by an engineer. Required hydraulic calculations shall be stamped/sealed as well.
- Fire suppression (hood) systems, dependent on design, shall comply with Florida Fire Prevention Code (FFPC), NFPA 12, NFPA 13 (where permitted), NFPA 17, NFPA 17A, NFPA 96, NFPA 750, and ANSI/UL 300.
New Construction Checklists & Guidelines
New Construction inspections are conducted on all new construction projects to ensure compliance with currently adopted state and local fire codes both during the construction process and prior to occupying the building, facility, or property.
New Construction Documents
- Contractor's Field Guide
- New Construction Inspection Procedures
- New Construction Checklist
- Buildings with Light-Frame Truss-Type Construction
- Fire Department Access Permit (FDA) Instructions
- Fire Flow Worksheet
- Fire Hydrant & Fire Department Connection Installation Requirements
- Requirements for Posting a Fire Watch
Office of the Fire Marshal
Address:
Osceola County Administration Building – Office of the Fire Marshal
Life Safety Management Department
1 Courthouse Square, Suite 1400
Kissimmee, FL 34741
Main Phone:
407-742-6700