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Fire Marshal / Fire Prevention Bureau

Fire code compliance review for commercial and multi-family.

The local fire marshal or fire prevention bureau reviews construction plans for fire code compliance — suppression systems, alarm systems, egress, and fire-rated assemblies. Fire plan review typically runs in parallel with building department review and must be cleared before a CO is issued.

What they regulate

  • Fire suppression system design and installation
  • Fire alarm and detection system review
  • Emergency egress and exit lighting
  • Fire-rated wall and floor assembly compliance

What triggers their review

  • Commercial and multi-family new construction
  • Change of use or occupancy classification
  • Tenant improvements in commercial space
  • Any project adding or modifying suppression or alarm systems
Typical turnaround
5–15 business days for plan review; inspection scheduling varies by jurisdiction

What causes delays

  • —Suppression system calculation errors requiring redesign
  • —Egress width or distance-to-exit deficiencies
  • —Missing fire-rated assembly documentation
  • —Coordination required between fire and building plan review

How Cleard handles Fire Marshal

  • Submitting fire plans in parallel with building permit packages
  • Coordinating fire and building inspection scheduling
  • Managing correction cycles between fire and building departments

Trades that commonly need Fire Marshal review

General ContractorsCommercial BuildersHome BuildersElectrical Contractors

Other agencies in the approval chain

Building DeptThe first stop for every permit.
Zoning / PlanningLand use approval before the permit.
DERMEnvironmental clearance for construction near sensitive areas.
WASD / UtilitiesWater and sewer clearance for new connections and modifications.
DOHHealth department approval for septic, pools, and food service.
SFWMD / ERPStormwater and wetland permitting for larger projects.
FDEP / CoastalState permits for construction near the coast and water.
ACOEFederal permits for work affecting navigable waters and wetlands.
HOA / ARBCommunity approval before the permit.
Impact FeesOne-time infrastructure charges assessed at permit issuance.

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