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Fire Alarm System Permit (via Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority) in Dewey-Humboldt, Arizona

As with fire sprinkler systems, Dewey-Humboldt has no fire-alarm permitting function of its own and defers entirely to Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA). CAFMA's Fee Schedule and Construction Guidelines treat 'Fire Alarm' as its own distinct construction-permit line item with its own fee, separate and priced differently from the Fire Sprinkler System permit line item, which is why this file documents it as a separate permit product rather than folding it into the sprinkler entry.

Verified 2026-07-23 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Fire detection and alarm system plans/specifications must be submitted directly to the CAFMA Fire Prevention Division (not the Town) -- four sets of plans required, per CAFMA's Construction Guidelines for Contractors and Architects (REF: IFC 105.4)
  • A CAFMA permit or affidavit is required for any installation or modification of a fire alarm system; forms are available at www.cazfire.gov or at CAFMA Administrative Headquarters (8603 E. Eastridge Dr., Prescott Valley, AZ 86314; 928-772-7711)
  • All plans are approved, approved with corrections, or rejected by the CAFMA Fire Code Official (IFC 105.4); no specific published business-day review timeframe was found in CAFMA's Construction Guidelines or Fee Schedule (see reviewTimelineNote)
  • CAFMA permits are valid for 180 days from approval; a written extension request must be submitted before expiration, and after 365 days a new permit is required regardless of extensions
  • 24-hour advance notice is required to schedule a CAFMA inspection; system monitoring and supervision requirements apply per CAFMA's adopted fire-alarm standards
  • Applicable CAFMA fees must be paid at time of plan submission

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Fee schedule

Fire Alarm System (new)CAFMA Fee Schedule, effective 06/27/2022, 'Construction Permits' table -- visually verified against the rendered PDF page (pdftotext -layout misaligned this fee table by one row; the dollar figures here were confirmed against the rendered page image)
$483 per submittal (up to 10,000 sq. ft.; base fee + $0.03 per sq. ft. over 10,000)
Fire Alarm ModificationCAFMA Fee Schedule, 'Construction Modification Permits' table; visually verified against the rendered PDF page
$308 per submittal (up to 10,000 sq. ft.; base fee + $0.03 per sq. ft. over 10,000)
Fire Protection System Demolition (includes fire sprinklers and fire alarms)CAFMA Fee Schedule, 'Construction Permits, Continued' table -- same shared demolition line item as the fire-sprinkler-permit entry in this file
$258 per submittal
Plan Review Resubmittal / Multi-Story Building Inspection / Reinspection feesCAFMA Fee Schedule, 'Miscellaneous Fees' table; visually verified against the rendered PDF page
Plan Review Resubmittal $108 per submittal; Multi-Story Building Inspection (Fire Sprinklers and Fire Alarm) $125 per floor above 2 floors, in addition to the installation permit fee; Reinspection (failed, failure to install per plans, failure to pretest, no-show, or not otherwise specified) $125 per inspection

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Wiring, device placement, and conduit runs inspected before concealment; 24-hour notice required to CAFMA

  2. 2

    Final / Acceptance Test

    Full system functional and monitoring-connection test witnessed by the CAFMA Fire Code Official before occupancy sign-off; failed inspections, failure to install per plans, or failure to pretest each carry a $125 reinspection fee

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

Tips

  • Fire alarm permitting in Dewey-Humboldt is NOT a Town function at all -- submit plans and fees directly to CAFMA's Fire Prevention Division (928-772-7711, www.cazfire.gov), not to the Town's Community Development office.
  • CAFMA prices Fire Alarm ($483 new / $308 modification) as a distinct, separately-priced construction permit line item from Fire Sprinkler Systems ($683 new / $433 modification, commercial) -- a combined sprinkler-and-alarm project pays both fee lines, not a single bundled fee.
  • CAFMA permits expire after 180 days (with a written extension request available before expiration) and cannot be extended past 365 days total -- track this separately from the Town's own 2-year building permit validity window.

Frequently asked questions

Dewey-Humboldt requires a fire alarm system permit (via central arizona fire and medical authority) for: Fire detection and alarm system plans/specifications must be submitted directly to the CAFMA Fire Prevention Division (not the Town) -- four sets of plans required, per CAFMA's Construction Guidelines for Contractors and Architects (REF: IFC 105.4); A CAFMA permit or affidavit is required for any installation or modification of a fire alarm system; forms are available at www.cazfire.gov or at CAFMA Administrative Headquarters (8603 E. Eastridge Dr., Prescott Valley, AZ 86314; 928-772-7711); All plans are approved, approved with corrections, or rejected by the CAFMA Fire Code Official (IFC 105.4); no specific published business-day review timeframe was found in CAFMA's Construction Guidelines or Fee Schedule (see reviewTimelineNote); CAFMA permits are valid for 180 days from approval; a written extension request must be submitted before expiration, and after 365 days a new permit is required regardless of extensions; 24-hour advance notice is required to schedule a CAFMA inspection; system monitoring and supervision requirements apply per CAFMA's adopted fire-alarm standards; Applicable CAFMA fees must be paid at time of plan submission. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Dewey-Humboldt Community Development Department — Building Safety Division at 928-632-7362 before starting work.

In Dewey-Humboldt, the published Fire Alarm System (new) is: $483 per submittal (up to 10,000 sq. ft.; base fee + $0.03 per sq. ft. over 10,000). Additional published fees: Fire Alarm Modification — $308 per submittal (up to 10,000 sq. ft.; base fee + $0.03 per sq. ft. over 10,000); Fire Protection System Demolition (includes fire sprinklers and fire alarms) — $258 per submittal; Plan Review Resubmittal / Multi-Story Building Inspection / Reinspection fees — Plan Review Resubmittal $108 per submittal; Multi-Story Building Inspection (Fire Sprinklers and Fire Alarm) $125 per floor above 2 floors, in addition to the installation permit fee; Reinspection (failed, failure to install per plans, failure to pretest, no-show, or not otherwise specified) $125 per inspection. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Dewey-Humboldt does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Dewey-Humboldt Community Development Department — Building Safety Division at 928-632-7362 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Fire Alarm/Detection System Plans and Specifications (4 sets); CAFMA Fire Protection System Permit / Affidavit. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Dewey-Humboldt requires 2 inspection(s) for a fire alarm system permit (via central arizona fire and medical authority), in order: Rough-In, Final / Acceptance Test. Schedule each through Town of Dewey-Humboldt Community Development Department — Building Safety Division (928-632-7362).

Apply through Town of Dewey-Humboldt Community Development Department — Building Safety Division at 2735 South Highway 69, Suite 12, Humboldt, AZ 86329 (Mailing: P.O. Box 69, Humboldt, AZ 86329). Phone: 928-632-7362, email: MartyJoanou@dhaz.gov (Building Official); riocochran@dhaz.gov (Permit Tech/Administrative Assistant). Office hours: Building Safety is a division of the Community Development Department (fax 928-632-7365). The Town runs its own independent Building Safety Division — it does NOT contract building-permit administration to Yavapai County — with a named Building Official (Marty Joanou) and Permit Tech (Rio Cochran). Applicants are directed to call ahead ('Please call us about your project at 928-632-7362. Our Building Inspector will be happy to discuss your project in advance so that all information needed is included on the appropriate forms.'). The Town's process is paper/PDF-form based (fillable permit packets from the Document Center dropped off or mailed in) — no CloudPermit/EnerGov-type online portal was found. A septic permit approved by Yavapai County (separate agency, on-site wastewater) is required BEFORE the Town will begin reviewing building plans; Yavapai County septic review may add 4-6 weeks during peak season per the Town's own FAQ.. Official information: https://www.dhaz.gov/2203/Building-Permit.

No. The Town defers entirely to Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA), the fire district serving Dewey-Humboldt. Fire alarm system plans, permits, and fees are submitted directly to CAFMA's Fire Prevention Division, not the Town's Building Safety Division.

No -- CAFMA's Fee Schedule treats them as two separate, separately-priced construction permits ($483 new fire alarm vs. $683 new commercial fire sprinkler system, for example). A project with both systems needs both permits and pays both fees.

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

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