Fire Alarm Permit in Reno, Nevada

Reno requires a fire alarm permit for: Fire Alarm is listed as its own 'Plans Required, 10-day Review' category under both Residential and Commercial permit types, per the City of Reno Building Permit Types document (06/01/2026); Cover sheet must cite specific applicable code editions and the specific NFPA 72 edition year — RFD's published guidance states that generic language such as 'Work will be performed in accordance with the latest edition of All Applicable Codes and Standards' will place the plan on HOLD, while citing specific editions (RFD's own example: '2018 International Fire Code, 2018 Northern Nevada IFC Amendments and NFPA 72, 2019 or 2022 Edition') allows plan review to proceed; Fire Alarm Plans require a minimum Level II NICET stamp or a Nevada-licensed Professional Engineer stamp (NAC 477.300) from the submitting company; stamps must be current and systems must be installed by a licensed contractor; A separate RFD Battery Calculation Worksheet must be completed for each fire alarm control panel (FACP) or booster, with all sections completed; Cut sheets must highlight (in yellow) the current-draw values for each device, matching the values entered in the battery calculation tables; Devices must carry unique identifiers reflected consistently across the line diagram, drawings, and battery calculations; The completed battery calculation worksheet must be uploaded to the City's Accela permitting system as a single document labeled 'System Battery Calculations'; Apply via onenv.us. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Reno Development Services — Building and Safety Division at (775) 334-2063 before starting work.

In Reno, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based is: Varies — no separate published Fire Alarm-specific fee schedule was located; billed under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Table used for other plans-required permits. Additional published fees: Application Fee — $45.00; Plan Review Fee — 65% of the Building Permit Fee; Permit Issuance Fee — $45.00; Fire Inspection Fee (hourly) — $135.00 per hour. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a fire alarm permit in Reno typically runs 10–30 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Reno Development Services — Building and Safety Division at (775) 334-2063.

You'll need: Fire Alarm Permit Application (via onenv.us); RFD Fire Alarm Battery Calculation Worksheet; Fire Alarm System Plans / Line Diagram; Manufacturer Cut Sheets. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Reno requires 3 inspection(s) for a fire alarm permit, in order: Rough-In, Battery / Standby Power Test, Final / RFD Acceptance Test. Schedule each through City of Reno Development Services — Building and Safety Division ((775) 334-2063).

Apply through City of Reno Development Services — Building and Safety Division at 1 E. 1st Street, Reno, NV 89505. Phone: (775) 334-2063, email: permits@reno.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri (contact department for current hours). Official information: https://www.reno.gov/business-development/development-services/building-permits.php.

A documented common cause is a cover sheet that cites only generic language like 'all applicable codes' instead of specific code editions and the specific NFPA 72 edition year. Reno Fire Department's published guidance states this generic language will place the plan on hold, while citing specific codes/standards allows plan review to proceed.

A completed RFD Battery Calculation Worksheet for each fire alarm control panel or booster, with manufacturer cut sheets highlighting current-draw values that match the calculation table, uploaded to Accela as a single 'System Battery Calculations' document.