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Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit in Cave Creek, Arizona

Required for installation, alteration, or extension of automatic fire sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems in Cave Creek. Automatic fire sprinkler systems are governed by the Town's own legacy Sprinkler Code (Town Code § 151.07, originally adopted from Chapter 9 of the 2003 IFC in July 2004 and unchanged since) rather than the current-edition 2025 IFC's own Section 903 (which is deleted and redirected to § 151.07). Per the Town's Commercial Plan Submittal Guidelines, fire sprinkler work is issued under a SEPARATE permit from the building permit, required prior to the rough frame inspection. Fire alarm systems (along with emergency lights and exit signs) are reviewed as part of the Electrical submittal for a project rather than as their own distinct permit product -- Cave Creek does not treat sprinkler and alarm work as two differently-fee'd permit types; both are billed through the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee, the same mechanism used for this file's electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit entries. Plan review, permit issuance, and inspections for fire code compliance are handled by the Town's own Building and Fire Safety Department (Adam Hicks, Building Official/Fire Marshal) -- NOT by Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical Department, which under an Intergovernmental Agreement effective January 3, 2022 provides Cave Creek's emergency fire suppression and EMS response/dispatch but has no independent fire-code permitting role within Town limits.

Verified 2026-07-23 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Automatic fire sprinkler systems are governed by the Town of Cave Creek's own Sprinkler Code (§ 151.07), originally adopted from Chapter 9 of the 2003 IFC in July 2004 and unchanged since; the 2025 IFC's own Section 903 and the 2025 IEBC's Section 1103.5 are both explicitly deleted and redirected to § 151.07 (Ordinance No. 2025-08, Sections 6-7, 9)
  • Per the Town's Commercial Plan Submittal Guidelines ("IX) Fire Protection"), an automatic sprinkler system is permitted under a SEPARATE permit from the building permit, required prior to the rough frame inspection
  • Sprinkler system plans must be designed with review certification demonstrating a minimum level III NICET (National Institute for the Certification of Engineering Technologies) technician, in accordance with Sections 903.3.1 through 903.3.8 of the IFC, and must include water flow data and specifications for hydraulic design
  • Fire alarm systems, emergency lights, and exit signs are submitted as part of the Electrical plan set for a project (Commercial Plan Submittal Guidelines, Section VIII.7) rather than as a separately itemized fire alarm permit product
  • Annual fire and life safety inspections are required for all occupancies and buildings except one- and two-family dwellings, per the Town's adopted 2025 IFC (Ordinance No. 2025-08, Section 6)
  • Emergency fire suppression and EMS response within Cave Creek town limits is provided by Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical Department under an Intergovernmental Agreement effective January 3, 2022 -- this is a separate function from fire-code plan review and permitting, which remains with the Town's own Building and Fire Safety Department
  • Apply via the Town's SmartGov Community Platform online portal

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Fee schedule

Fire sprinkler / fire alarm work not otherwise separately classifiedTown of Cave Creek Comprehensive Fee Schedule (as of 2/5/2026) does not list a separate flat 'fire sprinkler permit' or 'fire alarm permit' fee line item -- exhaustively checked the full 9-page fee schedule (visually rendered and read) with no matching entry found; fire protection work is priced through the same general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table applied to electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work in this file's other entries
Based on Valuation — see Building Permit Fee valuation table
Plan Review Fee, StandardTown of Cave Creek Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Plan Review Fees
65% of the permit fee (minimum $50)

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Underground / Rough Sprinkler Piping

    Underground supply piping and rough sprinkler branch lines, required prior to the rough frame inspection per the Commercial Plan Submittal Guidelines

  2. 2

    Hydrostatic Test

    Pressure test of sprinkler piping per IFC/NFPA standards before concealment

  3. 3

    Fire Alarm Rough-In

    Alarm device and wiring placement, reviewed alongside the project's electrical rough-in inspection

  4. 4

    Final / Acceptance Test

    Final flow test and fire alarm functional/acceptance test verifying system operation before occupancy

See the full Cave Creek inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • As of July 2026, the Town of Cave Creek does not appear to publish permit-specific plan review turnaround times for fire sprinkler or fire alarm permits on its public website. Call the Building and Fire Safety Department directly at 480-488-6622 for a current estimate.
  • Cave Creek's sprinkler requirements run on its OWN legacy Sprinkler Code (§ 151.07, based on the 2003 IFC and unchanged since 2004) rather than the current 2025 IFC's Section 903 -- confirm design requirements against § 151.07 directly rather than assuming the current-edition IFC governs.
  • Budget for the sprinkler permit as a SEPARATE submittal from the building permit -- the Commercial Plan Submittal Guidelines require it prior to the rough frame inspection, not bundled with the main building permit package.
  • There is no dedicated flat fee for fire sprinkler or fire alarm work on the Comprehensive Fee Schedule (unlike Photovoltaic Solar's $307 flat fee) -- expect the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee to apply.
  • Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical Department is Cave Creek's emergency response provider (fire suppression/EMS dispatch) under a 2022 IGA, but it does NOT issue fire-code permits or conduct fire-code plan review within Town limits -- that remains the Town's own Building and Fire Safety Department, headed by the Building Official/Fire Marshal.

Frequently asked questions

Cave Creek requires a fire sprinkler / fire alarm permit for: Automatic fire sprinkler systems are governed by the Town of Cave Creek's own Sprinkler Code (§ 151.07), originally adopted from Chapter 9 of the 2003 IFC in July 2004 and unchanged since; the 2025 IFC's own Section 903 and the 2025 IEBC's Section 1103.5 are both explicitly deleted and redirected to § 151.07 (Ordinance No. 2025-08, Sections 6-7, 9); Per the Town's Commercial Plan Submittal Guidelines ("IX) Fire Protection"), an automatic sprinkler system is permitted under a SEPARATE permit from the building permit, required prior to the rough frame inspection; Sprinkler system plans must be designed with review certification demonstrating a minimum level III NICET (National Institute for the Certification of Engineering Technologies) technician, in accordance with Sections 903.3.1 through 903.3.8 of the IFC, and must include water flow data and specifications for hydraulic design; Fire alarm systems, emergency lights, and exit signs are submitted as part of the Electrical plan set for a project (Commercial Plan Submittal Guidelines, Section VIII.7) rather than as a separately itemized fire alarm permit product; Annual fire and life safety inspections are required for all occupancies and buildings except one- and two-family dwellings, per the Town's adopted 2025 IFC (Ordinance No. 2025-08, Section 6); Emergency fire suppression and EMS response within Cave Creek town limits is provided by Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical Department under an Intergovernmental Agreement effective January 3, 2022 -- this is a separate function from fire-code plan review and permitting, which remains with the Town's own Building and Fire Safety Department; Apply via the Town's SmartGov Community Platform online portal. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Cave Creek Building and Fire Safety Department at 480-488-1400 (Main); 480-488-6637 / 480-488-6622 (Building Official / Building Department); 480-488-6631 (Plans Examiner) before starting work.

Cave Creek's Comprehensive Fee Schedule has no dedicated flat fee for fire sprinkler or fire alarm work; it is billed through the same general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table used for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits, plus a standard plan review fee of 65% of the permit fee (minimum $50).

Cave Creek does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Cave Creek Building and Fire Safety Department at 480-488-1400 (Main); 480-488-6637 / 480-488-6622 (Building Official / Building Department); 480-488-6631 (Plans Examiner) for current turnaround.

You'll need: Fire Protection (Sprinkler) Permit Application; Sprinkler Plans with NICET Level III Review Certification; Electrical Plan Set (Fire Alarm Systems). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Cave Creek requires 4 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler / fire alarm permit, in order: Underground / Rough Sprinkler Piping, Hydrostatic Test, Fire Alarm Rough-In, Final / Acceptance Test. Schedule each through Town of Cave Creek Building and Fire Safety Department (480-488-1400 (Main); 480-488-6637 / 480-488-6622 (Building Official / Building Department); 480-488-6631 (Plans Examiner)).

Apply through Town of Cave Creek Building and Fire Safety Department at 37622 N. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331. Phone: 480-488-1400 (Main); 480-488-6637 / 480-488-6622 (Building Official / Building Department); 480-488-6631 (Plans Examiner), email: ahicks@cavecreekaz.gov (Adam Hicks, Building Official/Fire Marshal); jlombardo@cavecreekaz.gov (Jenifer Lombardo, Plans Examiner/Building Inspector); twilgus@cavecreekaz.gov (Tracie Wilgus, Sr. Permit Tech). Office hours: Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. All permit applications, plan reviews, inspection requests, and payments must be submitted through the Town's online portal, the SmartGov Community Platform (twn-cavecreek-az.smartgovcommunity.com/Public/Home) — effective as the Town's exclusive permitting channel per the Town's Online Permitting and Inspection Service notice.. Official information: https://www.cavecreekaz.gov/577/Building-Fire-Code-Compliance.

Yes. Per the Town's Commercial Plan Submittal Guidelines, an automatic fire sprinkler system is permitted under a separate permit from the building permit, and must be submitted prior to the rough frame inspection.

No. Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical Department provides Cave Creek's emergency fire suppression and EMS response under an Intergovernmental Agreement effective January 3, 2022, but fire-code plan review and permitting within Town limits is handled by the Town of Cave Creek's own Building and Fire Safety Department.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Cave Creek building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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