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Fire Alarm System Permit in Las Vegas, Nevada

Required for installation, alteration, or extension of fire alarm and detection/occupant-notification systems in the City of Las Vegas. Issued by Las Vegas Fire & Rescue (LVF&R) Fire Prevention Division, Fire Engineering section, separate from the Department of Building & Safety's structural/building permit. Contractors must hold a Nevada C-2C Fire Detection license. Governed by the 2024 International Fire Code with Southern Nevada and City of Las Vegas amendments (Ordinance #6918), effective January 5, 2026.

Verified 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Fire permit required for all new fire alarm installations and modifications to existing systems
  • Contractor must hold a valid Nevada C-2C Fire Detection license through the Nevada State Contractors Board
  • Submitted through the City's Citizen Portal to Fire Engineering; full plans required above the letter-submittal threshold
  • A simplified letter submittal is allowed for fire alarm systems with 5 devices/appliances or less at the same address/unit
  • Must comply with the 2024 International Fire Code and Southern Nevada amendments (Ordinance #6918), effective January 5, 2026
  • Sprinkler Notification System (FASN) work -- notification appliances tied to a sprinkler system rather than a standalone alarm panel -- is permitted as a separate line item at a flat per-address/unit rate

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Fee schedule

Fire Alarm System -- first 20 devices/appliancesLas Vegas Fire & Rescue Fire Engineering Fee Schedule; plus each additional device/appliance $1.00 and each additional power supply/amplifier $55.00, same address/unit
$247.00
Fire Alarm -- Letter submittal (5 devices/appliances or less), same address/unitLas Vegas Fire & Rescue Fire Engineering Fee Schedule
$117.00
Sprinkler Notification System (FASN) -- plan or letter, per address/unitLas Vegas Fire & Rescue Fire Engineering Fee Schedule
$117.00
Central Station Monitoring letter, eachLas Vegas Fire & Rescue Fire Engineering Fee Schedule
$82.00
Permit Issuance / Administrative Fee, per permitApplied to every Fire Engineering permit
$55.00
Over The Counter (OTC) Review, per permitOptional expedited review; 3 business days; Monday-Thursday only
$117.00 additional
Overtime (OT) ReviewOptional expedited review; does not guarantee same-day approval
$220.00/hour, 1-hour minimum, per review & per permit

Review timeline

Plan reviewLas Vegas’s published plan-review target
14–21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In Inspection

    Required before devices, wiring, and conduit are concealed; verifies device placement and wiring against approved plans

  2. 2

    Final Acceptance / Functional Test

    Required final test of all initiating and notification devices, panel programming, and (if applicable) central station reporting, witnessed by Fire Prevention/Inspections

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

Tips

  • A simplified 'letter' submittal (no full plan set) is available for fire alarm systems with 5 devices/appliances or less at the same address/unit.
  • If the alarm system reports to a central station monitoring facility, a separate Central Station Monitoring letter ($82) is required in addition to the fire alarm permit.
  • Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler permits are tracked as separate line items on the same Fire Permit Application form and can be submitted together for a combined project.

Frequently asked questions

Las Vegas requires a fire alarm system permit for: Fire permit required for all new fire alarm installations and modifications to existing systems; Contractor must hold a valid Nevada C-2C Fire Detection license through the Nevada State Contractors Board; Submitted through the City's Citizen Portal to Fire Engineering; full plans required above the letter-submittal threshold; A simplified letter submittal is allowed for fire alarm systems with 5 devices/appliances or less at the same address/unit; Must comply with the 2024 International Fire Code and Southern Nevada amendments (Ordinance #6918), effective January 5, 2026; Sprinkler Notification System (FASN) work -- notification appliances tied to a sprinkler system rather than a standalone alarm panel -- is permitted as a separate line item at a flat per-address/unit rate. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Las Vegas Building & Safety (Community Development Department) at (702) 229-6251 before starting work.

In Las Vegas, the published Fire Alarm System -- first 20 devices/appliances is: $247.00. Additional published fees: Fire Alarm -- Letter submittal (5 devices/appliances or less), same address/unit — $117.00; Sprinkler Notification System (FASN) -- plan or letter, per address/unit — $117.00; Central Station Monitoring letter, each — $82.00; Permit Issuance / Administrative Fee, per permit — $55.00; Over The Counter (OTC) Review, per permit — $117.00 additional; Overtime (OT) Review — $220.00/hour, 1-hour minimum, per review & per permit. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Las Vegas's published plan-review target for a fire alarm system permit is 14–21 business days.

You'll need: Fire Permit Application (Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, Fire Engineering); Fire Alarm Plans. Depending on your project, Las Vegas may also ask for: Central Station Monitoring Letter. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Las Vegas requires 2 inspection(s) for a fire alarm system permit, in order: Rough-In Inspection, Final Acceptance / Functional Test. Schedule each through City of Las Vegas Building & Safety (Community Development Department) ((702) 229-6251).

Apply through City of Las Vegas Building & Safety (Community Development Department) at First Floor Lobby, City Hall, 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101. Phone: (702) 229-6251, email: techs@lasvegasnevada.gov. Office hours: Mon–Thu 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Fri 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM (closed holidays). Official information: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Business/Planning-Zoning/Building-Safety.

Contractors must hold a valid Nevada C-2C Fire Detection license through the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) to perform fire alarm work in the City of Las Vegas.

Yes, for small-scope work. A simplified letter submittal (no hydraulic calcs or full plan set) is available for fire alarm systems with 5 devices/appliances or less at the same address/unit, at a flat $117 fee.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-22.

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

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