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Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit in Glendale, Arizona

The Glendale Fire Department (established 1912) reviews and permits its own fire protection systems directly, rather than through an outside fire district — it is one of the Arizona municipalities with its own locally-enacted fire code (2024 IFC with Glendale amendments, adopted by Ordinance O25-52 effective January 9, 2026). Automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and fire alarm panels are each selected as distinct line items on the single 'Glendale Fire Department Construction Permits' checklist submitted with plan review, and each carries its own fee schedule. Small tenant-improvement-scale sprinkler and alarm work can qualify for an expedited Over-the-Counter (OTC) permit instead of full plan review.

Verified 2026-07-23 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Submit the Glendale Fire Department Construction Permits checklist, selecting all applicable system types (e.g., Automatic Sprinkler System, Fire Alarm System - New Installation, Fire Alarm System - Modification, Fire Alarm Panel - Installation Only)
  • Fire sprinkler plans must comply with NFPA 13 and the adopted International Fire Code / International Building Code editions
  • Fire alarm plans must comply with the adopted International Fire Code and NFPA standards, with complete plans and specifications submitted for review
  • Hydrostatic testing of sprinkler piping is performed at 200 psi for a minimum of two hours with all system piping visible from floor level
  • No permit fee applies to installing a 13-D residential sprinkler system in a Group R, Division 3 occupancy not used for commercial purposes (e.g., not assisted living or a group home)
  • Over-the-Counter (OTC) expedited permits are available for: underground fire line stub-outs 20 feet or less in length; fire sprinkler monitoring systems up to 5 devices; fire alarm modifications up to 5 devices; and fire sprinkler modifications up to 20 heads not requiring hydraulic calculations or pressure testing

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Fee schedule

Automatic Sprinkler System — New Installation (minimum fee)City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Fire Department Fees (effective May 10, 2019); page rendered to PNG and read visually to confirm figures 2026-07-23. No fee applies to a 13-D residential sprinkler system in a non-commercial Group R-3 occupancy.
$317.32 minimum; $0.053/SF for the first 10,000 SF, $0.018/SF for area over 10,000 SF (each riser calculated as a separate system; no system may exceed 52,000 SF); add $94.42 per floor level above/below grade; add $317.32 per in-rack storage system
Automatic Sprinkler System — ModificationCity of Glendale Fee Schedule, Fire Department Fees (effective May 10, 2019).
1-20 heads: $237.99; 21-100 heads: $347.54; 101-500 heads: $623.31 (over 500 heads treated as new installation); modifications not requiring changing/adding heads: $317.32
Fire Alarm System — New InstallationCity of Glendale Fee Schedule, Fire Department Fees (effective May 10, 2019).
Up to 10,000 SF: $515.63; 10,001-52,000 SF: $769.70; each additional 52,000 SF or fraction: $362.65; add $94.42 per floor level above/below grade
Fire Alarm System — ModificationCity of Glendale Fee Schedule, Fire Department Fees (effective May 10, 2019). Devices include pull stations, smoke/heat detectors, and audible/visual alarms.
1-10 devices: $317.32; each additional device over 10: $33.05
Fire Alarm Panel — Installation OnlyCity of Glendale Fee Schedule, Fire Department Fees (effective May 10, 2019).
Up to 10,000 SF: $515.63; 10,001-52,000 SF: $769.70; each additional 52,000 SF or fraction: $362.65; add $94.42 per floor level above/below grade
Fire Protection System MonitoringCity of Glendale Fee Schedule, Fire Department Fees (effective May 10, 2019).
$237.99
Fire Service MainsCity of Glendale Fee Schedule, Fire Department Fees (effective May 10, 2019).
First 200 FT: $339.99; each additional 200 FT or fraction: $237.99
Fire PumpsCity of Glendale Fee Schedule, Fire Department Fees (effective May 10, 2019).
Single pump: $793.29; each additional pump: $634.64; modification not requiring pump test: $317.32; modification requiring pump test: $475.97

Review timeline

Plan reviewGlendale’s published plan-review target
10–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough / Underground Inspection

    Inspection of underground fire line piping and rough sprinkler/alarm wiring before concealment

  2. 2

    Hydrostatic Test

    Sprinkler piping tested at 200 psi for a minimum of two hours with all piping visible from floor level

  3. 3

    Final Fire Inspection

    Final acceptance test of the completed sprinkler or alarm system before Certificate of Occupancy

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

Tips

  • The Glendale Fire Department reviews and permits its own fire protection systems directly (its own Fire Marshal/Fire Prevention office) — plans are not routed to a county or regional fire authority.
  • Small tenant-improvement-scale work (sprinkler monitoring up to 5 devices, fire alarm modifications up to 5 devices, sprinkler modifications up to 20 heads not requiring calculations, or a short underground fireline stub-out) may qualify for an expedited Over-the-Counter (OTC) permit instead of full plan review.
  • Each sprinkler riser is calculated as a separate system for fee purposes, and no single system may exceed 52,000 SF.
  • There is no permit fee for installing a 13-D residential sprinkler system in a non-commercial Group R, Division 3 occupancy.

Frequently asked questions

Glendale requires a fire sprinkler / fire alarm permit for: Submit the Glendale Fire Department Construction Permits checklist, selecting all applicable system types (e.g., Automatic Sprinkler System, Fire Alarm System - New Installation, Fire Alarm System - Modification, Fire Alarm Panel - Installation Only); Fire sprinkler plans must comply with NFPA 13 and the adopted International Fire Code / International Building Code editions; Fire alarm plans must comply with the adopted International Fire Code and NFPA standards, with complete plans and specifications submitted for review; Hydrostatic testing of sprinkler piping is performed at 200 psi for a minimum of two hours with all system piping visible from floor level; No permit fee applies to installing a 13-D residential sprinkler system in a Group R, Division 3 occupancy not used for commercial purposes (e.g., not assisted living or a group home); Over-the-Counter (OTC) expedited permits are available for: underground fire line stub-outs 20 feet or less in length; fire sprinkler monitoring systems up to 5 devices; fire alarm modifications up to 5 devices; and fire sprinkler modifications up to 20 heads not requiring hydraulic calculations or pressure testing. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Glendale Development Services at 623-930-2800 before starting work.

In Glendale, the published Automatic Sprinkler System — New Installation (minimum fee) is: $317.32 minimum; $0.053/SF for the first 10,000 SF, $0.018/SF for area over 10,000 SF (each riser calculated as a separate system; no system may exceed 52,000 SF); add $94.42 per floor level above/below grade; add $317.32 per in-rack storage system. Additional published fees: Automatic Sprinkler System — Modification — 1-20 heads: $237.99; 21-100 heads: $347.54; 101-500 heads: $623.31 (over 500 heads treated as new installation); modifications not requiring changing/adding heads: $317.32; Fire Alarm System — New Installation — Up to 10,000 SF: $515.63; 10,001-52,000 SF: $769.70; each additional 52,000 SF or fraction: $362.65; add $94.42 per floor level above/below grade; Fire Alarm System — Modification — 1-10 devices: $317.32; each additional device over 10: $33.05; Fire Alarm Panel — Installation Only — Up to 10,000 SF: $515.63; 10,001-52,000 SF: $769.70; each additional 52,000 SF or fraction: $362.65; add $94.42 per floor level above/below grade; Fire Protection System Monitoring — $237.99; Fire Service Mains — First 200 FT: $339.99; each additional 200 FT or fraction: $237.99; Fire Pumps — Single pump: $793.29; each additional pump: $634.64; modification not requiring pump test: $317.32; modification requiring pump test: $475.97. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Glendale's published plan-review target for a fire sprinkler / fire alarm permit is 10–10 business days.

You'll need: Glendale Fire Department Construction Permits checklist; Fire protection system plans and specifications. Depending on your project, Glendale may also ask for: Over-the-Counter Supplemental Form. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Glendale requires 3 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler / fire alarm permit, in order: Rough / Underground Inspection, Hydrostatic Test, Final Fire Inspection. Schedule each through City of Glendale Development Services (623-930-2800).

Apply through City of Glendale Development Services at 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301. Phone: 623-930-2800, email: permits@glendaleaz.com. Office hours: Counter assistance hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Development Services Center, per the Building Safety Contact Information page; verified 2026-07-16). Official information: https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Business/Building-Safety-Codes-Services.

Glendale Fire Department (established 1912) handles its own fire construction permits and plan review directly, per its own Construction Permits checklist and fee schedule; it is not routed through Maricopa County or a separate fire district.

Yes — Glendale's Over-the-Counter (OTC) Fire Department program covers underground fireline stub-outs (20 ft or less), fire sprinkler monitoring systems (up to 5 devices), fire alarm modifications (up to 5 devices), and fire sprinkler modifications (up to 20 heads, no calculations/pressure testing required).

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 Glendale building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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