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Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit in Glasgow, Montana

Neither the City of Glasgow nor the State of Montana publishes a dedicated, standalone 'fire sprinkler permit' or 'fire alarm permit' product. Because Glasgow's DLI certification covers Building only (see codesAdopted), fire protection (sprinkler) system connections are billed under the State of Montana Plumbing Permit's fee schedule, which includes the line item 'Each lawn sprinkler, fire protection system, any meter, or backflow protection device -- $30' (directly confirmed against the live BCP-1, Rev. 10/2019 Application for Plumbing Permit PDF). Fire alarm systems are wired work with no dedicated line item on the State Electrical Permit forms; they are billed as ordinary new/additional circuit wiring under the same general electrical fee lines this KB already documents on the EV-charger-permit entry (e.g., the $45/$70 additional-circuit lines), following the identical pattern seen elsewhere in small, non-electrically-certified Montana jurisdictions this session. Separately, when a fire protection system is part of new construction, the City's own Building Permit Packet requires the design package to include a 'Fire protection system design concept adequate for shop drawing preparation by others' from a Montana-licensed design professional, reviewed as part of the City-issued Building Permit for the project. Glasgow's volunteer Fire Department (Fire Chief Brandon Brunelle) has no documented dedicated Fire Marshal/fire-prevention-bureau function, plan-review fee, or inspection fee of its own for these systems.

Reviewed 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Fire protection (sprinkler) system connections/devices: billed at $30 each under the State of Montana Application for Plumbing Permit (BCP-1, Rev. 10/2019) fee line 'Each lawn sprinkler, fire protection system, any meter, or backflow protection device'; application must be signed by a licensed Master Plumber with license number, since Glasgow is not plumbing-certified and plumbing permits are state-issued
  • Fire alarm wiring: pulled by a Montana-licensed electrical contractor under the State Application for Residential (or Commercial) Contractor Electrical Permit; billed under the general additional-circuit or amperage-based service fee lines (there is no dedicated 'fire alarm' line item on the current, Rev 6/24 state electrical forms)
  • New construction that includes a fire protection/suppression system: the City's own Building Permit Packet requires a 'Fire protection system design concept adequate for shop drawing preparation by others' from a Montana-licensed design professional as part of the plan submission for the City-issued Building Permit
  • Businesses that sell, install, or service fire alarm or fire sprinkler/fire protection equipment in Montana must hold a license under the Montana Fire Protection License Program (business entity and/or individual endorsement), administered by the DLI Business Standards Division -- this is contractor licensing, not a per-project permit, and does not replace the state Plumbing/Electrical permits above
  • No local Fire Marshal, fire-prevention bureau, or dedicated local plan-review/inspection fee is documented for Glasgow beyond the routing described above; confirm with the Building Codes Department, (406) 228-2476 ext. 8, whether any additional local sign-off applies to your specific project

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Fee schedule

Fire protection system (sprinkler) connection or deviceMontana Building Codes Bureau, Application for Plumbing Permit (BCP-1, Rev. 10/2019), fee line 'Each lawn sprinkler, fire protection system, any meter, or backflow protection device' -- confirmed by direct PDF text extraction of the current, live form; applies statewide to non-plumbing-certified jurisdictions including Glasgow
$30 each
Fire alarm -- 1 additional circuit or piece of equipmentMontana Building Codes Bureau, Application for Residential Contractor Electrical Permit (Rev 6/24), line H -- no distinct 'fire alarm' line item exists on the state form; this is the general additional-circuit line, per the same routing already documented on this jurisdiction's ev-charger-permit entry
$45
Fire alarm -- 2-3 additional circuits or pieces of equipmentApplication for Residential Contractor Electrical Permit (Rev 6/24), line G
$70
Request Inspection, per hour (electrical)Application for Residential Contractor Electrical Permit (Rev 6/24)
$60 (plus $30 per additional 30 minutes or fraction thereof, plus travel time)
City Building Permit fee (if fire protection system is part of new construction)Same unresolved fee-schedule gap already documented on this jurisdiction's residential-building-permit entry -- no fixed published fee table was locatable for Glasgow's City Building Permit. Left null per the zero-tolerance policy; contact the Building Codes Department at (406) 228-2476 ext. 8 for a current quote.
Not published — contact the department

Review timeline

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    State Plumbing Inspection (Fire Protection System Connection)

    Performed by the Montana Building Codes Bureau's regional inspector for the fire-protection-system/sprinkler connection billed under the state Plumbing Permit

  2. 2

    State Electrical Inspection (Fire Alarm Wiring)

    Performed by the Montana Building Codes Bureau's regional electrical inspector for fire alarm circuit wiring billed under the state Electrical Permit

  3. 3

    City Final Inspection (Building, if part of new construction)

    Fire protection system design/installation verified as part of the City's Building Permit final inspection when the system is a design element of new construction

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

Tips

  • There is no single 'fire sprinkler permit' or 'fire alarm permit' to apply for in Glasgow -- sprinkler/fire-protection connections route through the State Plumbing Permit ($30 line item), fire alarm wiring routes through the State Electrical Permit (ordinary circuit fees), and new-construction fire protection system design is reviewed as part of the City Building Permit.
  • Confirm your contractor holds a current Montana Fire Protection License (business entity and/or individual endorsement) before hiring them to sell, install, or service fire sprinkler or fire alarm equipment -- verify at boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/fire-protection.
  • Because Glasgow is not plumbing- or electrically-certified, do not attempt to pull either the sprinkler or alarm portion from the City -- both go to the State DLI Building Codes Bureau in Helena, the same office that handles Glasgow's other plumbing and electrical work.
  • If your project is new construction with a designed fire protection system, budget for a Montana-licensed design professional's fire-protection design concept as part of your City Building Permit plan set.

Frequently asked questions

Glasgow requires a fire sprinkler / fire alarm permit for: Fire protection (sprinkler) system connections/devices: billed at $30 each under the State of Montana Application for Plumbing Permit (BCP-1, Rev. 10/2019) fee line 'Each lawn sprinkler, fire protection system, any meter, or backflow protection device'; application must be signed by a licensed Master Plumber with license number, since Glasgow is not plumbing-certified and plumbing permits are state-issued; Fire alarm wiring: pulled by a Montana-licensed electrical contractor under the State Application for Residential (or Commercial) Contractor Electrical Permit; billed under the general additional-circuit or amperage-based service fee lines (there is no dedicated 'fire alarm' line item on the current, Rev 6/24 state electrical forms); New construction that includes a fire protection/suppression system: the City's own Building Permit Packet requires a 'Fire protection system design concept adequate for shop drawing preparation by others' from a Montana-licensed design professional as part of the plan submission for the City-issued Building Permit; Businesses that sell, install, or service fire alarm or fire sprinkler/fire protection equipment in Montana must hold a license under the Montana Fire Protection License Program (business entity and/or individual endorsement), administered by the DLI Business Standards Division -- this is contractor licensing, not a per-project permit, and does not replace the state Plumbing/Electrical permits above; No local Fire Marshal, fire-prevention bureau, or dedicated local plan-review/inspection fee is documented for Glasgow beyond the routing described above; confirm with the Building Codes Department, (406) 228-2476 ext. 8, whether any additional local sign-off applies to your specific project. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Glasgow Public Works Department / Building Codes Department — Rod Dees, Code Compliance Officer; city-certified for Building (B) permits only. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical permits within Glasgow city limits are issued directly by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau, not the City. at (406) 228-2476 before starting work.

In Glasgow, the published Fire protection system (sprinkler) connection or device is: $30 each. Additional published fees: Fire alarm -- 1 additional circuit or piece of equipment — $45; Fire alarm -- 2-3 additional circuits or pieces of equipment — $70; Request Inspection, per hour (electrical) — $60 (plus $30 per additional 30 minutes or fraction thereof, plus travel time). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Glasgow does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Glasgow Public Works Department / Building Codes Department — Rod Dees, Code Compliance Officer; city-certified for Building (B) permits only. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical permits within Glasgow city limits are issued directly by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau, not the City. at (406) 228-2476 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Application for Plumbing Permit (BCP-1). Depending on your project, Glasgow may also ask for: Application for Residential (or Commercial) Contractor Electrical Permit; City Building Permit Packet (if part of new construction). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Glasgow requires 3 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler / fire alarm permit, in order: State Plumbing Inspection (Fire Protection System Connection), State Electrical Inspection (Fire Alarm Wiring), City Final Inspection (Building, if part of new construction). Schedule each through City of Glasgow Public Works Department / Building Codes Department — Rod Dees, Code Compliance Officer; city-certified for Building (B) permits only. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical permits within Glasgow city limits are issued directly by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau, not the City. ((406) 228-2476).

Apply through City of Glasgow Public Works Department / Building Codes Department — Rod Dees, Code Compliance Officer; city-certified for Building (B) permits only. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical permits within Glasgow city limits are issued directly by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau, not the City. at 319 3rd Street South, Glasgow, MT 59230. Phone: (406) 228-2476, email: codecompliance@cityofglasgowmt.com. Office hours: City Hall: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, closed federal holidays. Code Compliance Officer Rod Dees: (406) 228-2476 ext. 8, cell (406) 263-3386. Public Works Department can also be reached at (406) 228-2476 ext. 4 for pre-submittal project discussions.. Official information: https://www.cityofglasgowmt.com/public-works-department.

Not as a standalone product. Fire protection (sprinkler) system connections are billed at $30 each under the State of Montana Plumbing Permit's 'fire protection system' fee line, since Glasgow is not plumbing-certified. Fire alarm wiring is billed as ordinary additional-circuit work under the State Electrical Permit, since Glasgow is not electrically-certified either. New-construction projects with a designed fire protection system also require that design as part of the City-issued Building Permit.

The Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau's regional plumbing and electrical inspectors handle the state-permitted sprinkler connection and alarm wiring respectively. No dedicated local Fire Marshal or fire-prevention-bureau inspection function is documented for Glasgow's volunteer Fire Department.

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