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Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm Permit — Casa Grande, Arizona · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source: https://casagrandeaz.gov/209/Fire-Prevention
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Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm Permit in Casa Grande, Arizona
Required for installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems (NFPA 13/13R), fire alarm and detection systems, standpipe systems, and related fire-suppression water-supply equipment (fire pumps, suction tanks) in Casa Grande. Reviewed directly by the City of Casa Grande Fire Department's own Fire Prevention Division (headed by a Fire Marshal) against the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) as adopted and amended by the City -- Casa Grande does not defer fire plan review to Pinal County. Applications and plans are submitted through the 'Development Center - Fire' using a single combined Fire Department Permit Application that itemizes sprinkler, standpipe, fire pump, and fire alarm fees together, so this file uses one combined permit-type entry rather than splitting sprinkler and alarm into separate products.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
When you need this permit
- A Fire Department Permit is required before installing automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm/detection systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, or fire-suppression suction tanks
- Reviewed by the City of Casa Grande Fire Department Fire Prevention Division against the 2018 IFC as adopted and amended by the City under Title 15
- All fire permits require a Fire Site Plan showing fire department access roads/grade, hydrant locations, all buildings on the site with square footage, FDC location, tanks, utilities, gates, and any access obstructions
- Hydraulic calculations are required for sprinkler systems whenever 15 or more heads are being added (including exactly 15), per NFPA 13 Section 8.15.20.5.2, as referenced on the City's Fire Department Permit Application
- Fire alarm plans require a scaled floor plan with alarm initiating/signaling device locations, the fire alarm control panel and annunciator location(s), battery/voltage-drop calculations, manufacturer specification sheets for all devices, and an electrical riser diagram
- One set of plans and supporting documents must be submitted electronically to the Development Center - Fire (dcpermits2@gmail.com)
- Permits become void if work is not commenced within 180 days, or if suspended/abandoned for 180 days after work has commenced
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Fee schedule
Development Center Processing Fee (Fire Permits)City of Casa Grande FY 2025-2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, Fire Permits section
$35.00
Sprinkler Permit — Minimum fee, first 1,000 sq ft (includes plan review, hydrostatic test, and final inspection)City of Casa Grande Fire Department Permit Application (rev. 8/2025); matches the FY2025-2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule's 'Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems... Minimum fee (first 1,000 sq ft)' line
$175.00
Sprinkler Permit — Each additional sq ftCity of Casa Grande Fire Department Permit Application (rev. 8/2025)
$0.01
Sprinkler Permit — Each additional floor level above or below gradeCity of Casa Grande Fire Department Permit Application (rev. 8/2025)
$175.00
Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems (category headline fee, Commercial/Multi-family NFPA 13 & 13R)City of Casa Grande FY 2025-2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule prints this as a headline/category figure separate from the itemized minimum-fee-plus-increments breakdown above; the Fire Department's own current Permit Application does not carry a matching $250 line item. Both figures are reported here since the two official documents do not reconcile -- confirm which governs with Development Center - Fire before applying
$250.00
Sprinkler Systems, Tenant Improvements — 1 to 20 headsCity of Casa Grande Fire Department Permit Application (rev. 8/2025). NOTE: the FY2025-2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule (effective 7/1/2025) instead prints $105.00 for this same 1-20-head tier -- the two official City documents disagree; the Permit Application is dated more recently (August 2025) and is used here, but confirm the operative rate with Development Center - Fire before applying
$150.00
Sprinkler Systems, Tenant Improvements — 21 to 50 headsCity of Casa Grande Fire Department Permit Application (rev. 8/2025); matches the Consolidated Fee Schedule
$160.00
Sprinkler Systems, Tenant Improvements — 51 to 100 headsCity of Casa Grande Fire Department Permit Application (rev. 8/2025); matches the Consolidated Fee Schedule
$185.00
Sprinkler Systems, Tenant Improvements — 101 to 500 headsCity of Casa Grande Fire Department Permit Application (rev. 8/2025); matches the Consolidated Fee Schedule
$265.00
Sprinkler Systems, Tenant Improvements — Each additional 500 heads or fraction thereofCity of Casa Grande Fire Department Permit Application (rev. 8/2025); matches the Consolidated Fee Schedule
$160.00
Standpipe Systems — Up to 4 standpipesCity of Casa Grande Fire Department Permit Application (rev. 8/2025); matches the Consolidated Fee Schedule
$200.00
Standpipe Systems — Each additional standpipeCity of Casa Grande Fire Department Permit Application (rev. 8/2025); matches the Consolidated Fee Schedule
$50.00
Fire Pumps — One fire pump (includes plan review, inspection, and flow test)City of Casa Grande Fire Department Permit Application (rev. 8/2025). The FY2025-2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule prints 'Removed increase' in this cell instead of a dollar figure (an FY2026 fee-freeze notation), so the Permit Application is the only document with an actual number
$275.00
Fire Pumps — Each additional pump / Install one suction tankCity of Casa Grande Fire Department Permit Application (rev. 8/2025); matches the Consolidated Fee Schedule's Tanks 'Installation' line
$175.00 each
Fire Alarm Permit — 1-500 sq ftCity of Casa Grande Fire Department Permit Application (rev. 8/2025); matches the Consolidated Fee Schedule
$140.00
Fire Alarm Permit — 501-9,999 sq ftCity of Casa Grande Fire Department Permit Application (rev. 8/2025); the Consolidated Fee Schedule's own layout splits this same $210 rate across two overlapping-looking sub-rows (500-2,000 sq ft and 2,000-10,000 sq ft), consistent with the Permit Application's single 501-9,999 sq ft tier once the duplicate row is resolved
$210.00
Fire Alarm Permit — 10,000-51,999 sq ftCity of Casa Grande Fire Department Permit Application (rev. 8/2025); matches the Consolidated Fee Schedule
$315.00
Fire Alarm Permit — 52,000 sq ft and upCity of Casa Grande Fire Department Permit Application (rev. 8/2025); matches the Consolidated Fee Schedule
$420.00
Fire Plan Review — In-house hourly rateCity of Casa Grande FY 2025-2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule / Fire Department Permit Application
$100.00/hour
Fire Plan Review — 3rd-party consulting and reviewCity of Casa Grande FY 2025-2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule
Actual cost plus 30%
Fire Plan Review — Expedited review (additional)City of Casa Grande FY 2025-2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule
$400.00
Fire Re-inspection Fee (work not ready/incomplete/incorrect at scheduled re-inspection)City of Casa Grande FY 2025-2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, Fire Inspection Fees section -- one rough-in inspection, one re-inspection, and one final inspection are included with each permit issued; this fee applies only to a further re-inspection when work is found not ready
$55.00
Review timeline
Plan reviewCasa Grande’s published plan-review target
2–44 business days
Inspection process
- 1
Rough-In / Underground
Underground piping, hangers, and system components before concealment; hydrostatic test performed on sprinkler/standpipe/underground piping systems
- 2
Final
System operational test verifying installation matches approved plans (sprinkler heads, alarm devices/panel, standpipes, or fire pump) per the 2018 IFC and referenced NFPA standards; one rough-in inspection, one re-inspection, and one final inspection are included with each permit fee
See the full Casa Grande inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- Casa Grande Fire Department's own Fire Prevention Division (headed by a Fire Marshal) performs Building Fire and Life Safety Plan Reviews and Fire Protection System Plan Reviews/Inspections directly -- the City does not defer fire plan review or permitting to Pinal County.
- Sprinkler, fire alarm, standpipe, and fire pump work all share a single 'Fire Department Permit Application' and are reviewed under the same 'Fire Department Permits' classification (44-business-day maximum) on the City's A.R.S. Section 9-835 chart -- there is no separate application or review track for sprinkler versus alarm work.
- One rough-in inspection, one re-inspection, and one final inspection are included with each Fire Department permit fee; a further re-inspection (work found not ready, incomplete, or incorrect) is billed at $55.00.
- Hydraulic calculations are mandatory whenever 15 or more sprinkler heads are being added (including exactly 15) per NFPA 13 Section 8.15.20.5.2 -- confirm this threshold before assuming a simple head-count/area-based fee alone determines your submittal requirements.
- Two official City documents disagree on the 1-20-head Tenant Improvement sprinkler fee ($105 in the FY2025-2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule vs. $150 on the Fire Department's own Permit Application revised August 2025) and on the Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems headline fee ($250 in the fee schedule, not itemized on the Permit Application) -- confirm the operative rate with Development Center - Fire (520-421-8630) before budgeting.
Frequently asked questions
Casa Grande requires a fire sprinkler & fire alarm permit for: A Fire Department Permit is required before installing automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm/detection systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, or fire-suppression suction tanks; Reviewed by the City of Casa Grande Fire Department Fire Prevention Division against the 2018 IFC as adopted and amended by the City under Title 15; All fire permits require a Fire Site Plan showing fire department access roads/grade, hydrant locations, all buildings on the site with square footage, FDC location, tanks, utilities, gates, and any access obstructions; Hydraulic calculations are required for sprinkler systems whenever 15 or more heads are being added (including exactly 15), per NFPA 13 Section 8.15.20.5.2, as referenced on the City's Fire Department Permit Application; Fire alarm plans require a scaled floor plan with alarm initiating/signaling device locations, the fire alarm control panel and annunciator location(s), battery/voltage-drop calculations, manufacturer specification sheets for all devices, and an electrical riser diagram; One set of plans and supporting documents must be submitted electronically to the Development Center - Fire (dcpermits2@gmail.com); Permits become void if work is not commenced within 180 days, or if suspended/abandoned for 180 days after work has commenced. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Casa Grande Planning & Development Department — Development Center (Building Division) at 520-421-8630 before starting work.
Sprinkler systems are billed at a $175.00 minimum fee (first 1,000 sq ft) plus per-square-foot and per-floor increments, or by head count for tenant-improvement sprinkler work ($150-$265 depending on head count, per the Fire Department's current Permit Application). Fire alarm permits are billed by square footage: $140.00 (1-500 sq ft) up to $420.00 (52,000+ sq ft). A $35.00 Development Center Processing Fee applies to all Fire Permits.
Per the City's A.R.S. Section 9-835 Over-All Review Timeframes chart, 'Fire Department Permits' carry a 44-business-day maximum Over-All Timeframe (2 business days Administrative Completeness Review, plus 20 business days each for Initial and Resubmittal Substantive Review).
You'll need: Fire Department Permit Application; Fire Site Plan. Depending on your project, Casa Grande may also ask for: Sprinkler plans; Fire alarm plans. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Casa Grande requires 2 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler & fire alarm permit, in order: Rough-In / Underground, Final. Schedule each through City of Casa Grande Planning & Development Department — Development Center (Building Division) (520-421-8630).
Apply through City of Casa Grande Planning & Development Department — Development Center (Building Division) at 510 E. Florence Boulevard, Casa Grande, AZ 85122. Phone: 520-421-8630, email: cgplanning@casagrandeaz.gov. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Development Center is a 'one-stop shop' for building, engineering, fire, and planning plan review/permits/inspections. Building inspections are scheduled online through the WebPermits portal (rogue.casagrandeaz.gov/WebPermits); the City does not offer same-day inspections unless the request is received by 11:59 p.m. the prior business day, and inspectors run routes between 6 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.. Official information: https://casagrandeaz.gov/231/Building.
Casa Grande, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-city/county authority under state enabling statutes (A.R.S. Title 9). The City of Casa Grande runs its own Planning & Development Department / Development Center and independently adopts and administers its own construction codes under Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Casa Grande Code of Ordinances; it does not defer permitting to Pinal County. Source: City of Casa Grande Building page (casagrandeaz.gov/231/Building) and Casa Grande Code of Ordinances Title 15.; 2018 International Building Code (IBC), adopted by reference with City of Casa Grande amendments (Casa Grande Code of Ordinances § 15.08.010), made a public record by Resolution No. 5170. Source: City of Casa Grande Quick Codes Design Criteria Handout (Building Department, rev. 11/8/2024) and Casa Grande Code of Ordinances § 15.08.010, International Building Code.; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted by reference with City of Casa Grande amendments under Title 15. Climatic and geographic design criteria (IRC Table R301.2(1)) are published separately by the Building Department. Source: City of Casa Grande Quick Codes Design Criteria Handout (rev. 11/8/2024).; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted by reference with City of Casa Grande amendments under Title 15. Source: City of Casa Grande Quick Codes Design Criteria Handout (rev. 11/8/2024).; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted by reference with City of Casa Grande amendments under Title 15. Source: City of Casa Grande Quick Codes Design Criteria Handout (rev. 11/8/2024).; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted by reference with City of Casa Grande amendments under Title 15. Source: City of Casa Grande Quick Codes Design Criteria Handout (rev. 11/8/2024).; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), adopted by reference as the City's uniform fire code under Title 15. Source: City of Casa Grande Quick Codes Design Criteria Handout (rev. 11/8/2024).; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) governs residential and commercial energy-efficiency requirements. Residential energy efficiency design minimums published by the Building Department include: new/replacement HVAC sized per ACCA Manual J & S (gas furnaces/boilers 80% AFUE minimum; air conditioners and heat pumps 14 SEER minimum); duct insulation per ACCA Manual D (R-8 within attics/exterior, R-6 within other portions); common insulation values of R-13 walls, R-38 ceilings, U-0.40 windows, R-0 crawlspace/slab-on-grade, R-3 water/refrigerant lines. Source: City of Casa Grande Quick Codes Design Criteria Handout (rev. 11/8/2024).; 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), adopted by reference under Title 15. Source: City of Casa Grande Quick Codes Design Criteria Handout (rev. 11/8/2024).; 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), adopted by reference under Title 15. Source: City of Casa Grande Quick Codes Design Criteria Handout (rev. 11/8/2024).; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70), adopted by reference with City of Casa Grande amendments (note: electrical code cycle is one edition behind the 2018 ICC set). Arc-fault and tamper-resistant outlet protection is required at most locations per the 2017 NEC. Source: City of Casa Grande Quick Codes Design Criteria Handout (rev. 11/8/2024).; NFPA 99 Standards for Health Care Facilities, adopted by reference under Title 15. Source: City of Casa Grande Quick Codes Design Criteria Handout (rev. 11/8/2024).; 2009 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, adopted by reference under Title 15. Source: City of Casa Grande Quick Codes Design Criteria Handout (rev. 11/8/2024).; 2019 City of Casa Grande Building and Technical Administrative Code (CG-BTAC), made a public record by Resolution No. 5170, with a 2022 Amendment made a public record by Resolution No. 5397. This locally-authored administrative code governs permit administration, fees cross-references, and technical amendments layered on top of the adopted ICC model codes. Source: City of Casa Grande Building and Technical Administrative Code, 2019 Edition (casagrandeaz.gov/DocumentCenter, Resolution 5170) and Casa Grande Code of Ordinances § 15.04.010.. Local amendments apply — see the Casa Grande overview page for the full list.
Casa Grande has its own Fire Department with a Fire Prevention Division headed by a Fire Marshal, which performs fire protection system plan review, permitting, and inspections directly. Pinal County is not involved in fire plan review within Casa Grande city limits.
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