Updates:
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Plan Submittals - Shall meet the requirements of the 2016 NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, and 72 Standards.
- Attention - Fire Protection Systems Inspection/Testing Companies - 2018 TFC 901.6.3 Records. Inspections and tests shall be by qualified individuals, who shall forward a report of inspection to the fire code official upon completion. Send to: TFD-SYSTEM-REPORTS@tucsonaz.gov unless using the IROL reporting system.
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*Attention Contractors
Permit Website- Tucson Development Center Online
TUCSON FIRE CODE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
*Tucson Water Plans shall be submitted to: TDC Portal
Fire Construction Permit Submittal Requirements:
TUCSON FIRE OPERATIONAL PERMIT
Fire Operational Permit Submittal Requirements:
Fees:
New Construction or Tenant Improvement (TI) Inspections:
Call at least one day prior to the inspection to confirm date, time, and meeting place. This applies to:
- Underground Pressure Tests and Flushes
- Overhead Pressure Tests
- Commercial Kitchen Hood Finals
- Fire Alarm Finals
- And other special permits
All inspections shall be scheduled on the TDC portal.
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Longer inspections (e.g. system certification tests) should be called-in further in advance.
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We do not have access to the messages until the day the inspection is scheduled.
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Other contractors may have already scheduled the time slots you preferred.
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Inspections requested for times outside regular business hours are subject to additional fees.
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Contacts:
Fire Marshal
Captain Franchot Opela
Phone:
Captain Nick Janton
Phone:
Fax:
Fire Investigations Unit
Captain Andrew Skaggs
Phone:
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Information
Fire Code and COT Amendments
The City of Tucson has adopted and enforces the the 2018 International Fire Code w/ Local Amendments
Commercial Properties
Premises Identification
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Systems (used in beverage dispensing applications)
Fire Access Roads
Fire Access Roads
Firewatch Requirements Alarm/Sprinkler Systems Out of Service
Fire Watch Information
Key Lock Boxes and Gate Switches
Commercial Knox Box Instructions
Hazardous Materials
Aboveground Storage Tank installation guidelines:
AST requirements
Underground Storage Tank installation guidelines:
UST requirements
UST Relines
UST Abandonment in Place
Liquefied Petroleum Gases requirements:
LPGrequirements
Residential Properties
Key Lock Boxes and Gate Switches
Residential Knox Box Instructions
Emergency Egress Requirements for Doors and Windows
Emergency Egress
Code requirements for allowable recreational fires
Recreational Fires and Outdoor Fireplaces
Code Requirements For Residential Barbeques
BBQs and Open Flame Devices
Special Events
Tent and Membrane Structures Requirements
Tents Submittal Guidelines
Cooking Booth information
Cooking Booths
Mobile Food Trucks and Trailers
TFD Mobile Food Trucks, Trailers, and Carts Guidelines