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Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System Permit (TMFPD) in Unincorporated Washoe County, Nevada

Required for installation, modification, or correction of fire sprinkler and/or fire alarm systems in unincorporated Washoe County. Issued by the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD) under WCC §60.100.060 and the 2024 International Fire Code as locally adopted. TMFPD does not split sprinkler and alarm systems into separate permit types or fee lines — both are covered by a single valuation-based Fire Protection Permit (FPP), charged in addition to a plan-review surcharge on the underlying Washoe County building permit.

Verified 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New, modified, or corrected fire sprinkler and/or fire alarm systems require a Fire Protection Permit (FPP) from TMFPD per WCC §60.100.060 and the 2024 IFC as adopted by the Washoe County Commission and TMFPD Board of Fire Commissioners
  • Building permits for single-family dwellings, accessory buildings, commercial buildings, and tenant improvements requiring TMFPD review are charged a Plan Review Fee (PRF) of 12% of the calculated Washoe County building permit fee, separate from the FPP fee for the fire protection system itself
  • A 4% Fire Technology (Fire Tech) Fee is added to every TMFPD permit, calculated on the Fire Protection Permit Fee (plan review plus inspections)
  • Commercial Certificate of Occupancy requires a final Fire Alarm system test, final Fire Sprinkler system test, Fire Sprinkler seismic bracing verification, and (where applicable) fire pump start-up test and standpipe flush/test before occupancy is granted
  • Submit plans and pay fees through the Accela ONe NV portal (aca-prod.accela.com); contact the TMFPD Fire Prevention Division at (775) 326-6000, option 2, for commercial and residential plan review questions

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Fee schedule

Fire Protection Permit Fee (FPP) — valuation $0.01–$500TMFPD/Washoe County Permit and Service Fee Schedule, adopted by Resolution R25-0000145 (12/16/2025, effective 1/1/2026); includes both Fire Plan Review and Fire Inspections. Fee amounts are unchanged from the prior 2018 IFC-era schedule (Ordinance 1650, eff. 6/1/20).
$100.00
Fire Protection Permit Fee (FPP) — valuation $500.01–$2,000
$100.00 for the first $500.00 plus $3.36 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof
Fire Protection Permit Fee (FPP) — valuation $2,000.01–$25,000
$150.40 for the first $2,000.00 plus $15.14 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
Fire Protection Permit Fee (FPP) — valuation $25,000.01–$50,000
$498.62 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.90 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
Fire Protection Permit Fee (FPP) — valuation $50,000.01–$100,000
$771.12 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.63 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
Fire Technology (Fire Tech) FeeAdded to every TMFPD permit; deposited to the Washoe County TS Fund supporting the Accela permitting program
4% of the Fire Protection Permit Fee
Plan Review Fee (PRF)Charged for SFD, accessory buildings, commercial buildings, tenant improvements, and all other permits requiring TMFPD review
12% of the calculated Washoe County building permit fee
Master Plan Review (MPR)Multifamily, commercial, and industrial subdivisions
20% of the calculated Washoe County building permit fee
Fire Protection Permit Plan Review Revisions (FPPR)
$160.00 per occurrence per permit

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Underground

    Sprinkler underground supply and rough overhead piping, or fire alarm conduit/wiring rough-in, before concealment

  2. 2

    Fire Sprinkler System Test

    Hydrostatic test of sprinkler piping and fire-pump start-up test (if applicable), witnessed by TMFPD

  3. 3

    Fire Alarm System Test

    Final acceptance test of alarm devices, panel programming, and central-station monitoring connection

  4. 4

    Final

    Seismic bracing, standpipe flush/test, and Fire Department Connection (FDC) verified before Certificate of Occupancy

See the full Unincorporated Washoe County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • TMFPD charges its Fire Protection Permit Fee (FPP) independently of the Washoe County building permit fee — expect both a 12% PRF review surcharge on the building permit AND a separate valuation-based FPP fee for the sprinkler/alarm system itself.
  • A 4% Fire Tech Fee is added on top of every TMFPD permit fee to fund the Accela permitting system.
  • Same-day inspection requests (after 3 pm the prior business day) cost $160; expedited plan review costs $100 per hour with a 2-hour minimum.
  • The current (2024 IFC-era) TMFPD fee schedule, adopted by Resolution R25-0000145 on 12/16/2025 effective 1/1/2026, carries forward the exact same fee amounts as the prior 2018 IFC-era schedule (Ordinance 1650) — the resolution itself states no new or amended fees are imposed.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Washoe County requires a fire sprinkler & fire alarm system permit (tmfpd) for: New, modified, or corrected fire sprinkler and/or fire alarm systems require a Fire Protection Permit (FPP) from TMFPD per WCC §60.100.060 and the 2024 IFC as adopted by the Washoe County Commission and TMFPD Board of Fire Commissioners; Building permits for single-family dwellings, accessory buildings, commercial buildings, and tenant improvements requiring TMFPD review are charged a Plan Review Fee (PRF) of 12% of the calculated Washoe County building permit fee, separate from the FPP fee for the fire protection system itself; A 4% Fire Technology (Fire Tech) Fee is added to every TMFPD permit, calculated on the Fire Protection Permit Fee (plan review plus inspections); Commercial Certificate of Occupancy requires a final Fire Alarm system test, final Fire Sprinkler system test, Fire Sprinkler seismic bracing verification, and (where applicable) fire pump start-up test and standpipe flush/test before occupancy is granted; Submit plans and pay fees through the Accela ONe NV portal (aca-prod.accela.com); contact the TMFPD Fire Prevention Division at (775) 326-6000, option 2, for commercial and residential plan review questions. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Washoe County Building Program at (775) 328-2020 before starting work.

For a system valued at $10,000, the FPP fee is $150.40 for the first $2,000 plus $15.14 per additional $1,000 (roughly $271 total), plus a 4% Fire Tech Fee, plus the 12% PRF calculated on the associated county building permit fee. Larger valuations follow the same tiered FPP table up to $36,299.62 plus $2.36 per $1,000 over $10,000,000.

Unincorporated Washoe County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Washoe County Building Program at (775) 328-2020 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Fire Protection System Plans. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Washoe County may also ask for: How to Create a TMFPD Fire Protection Permit (guide). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Washoe County requires 4 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler & fire alarm system permit (tmfpd), in order: Rough-In / Underground, Fire Sprinkler System Test, Fire Alarm System Test, Final. Schedule each through Washoe County Building Program ((775) 328-2020).

Apply through Washoe County Building Program at 1001 E. Ninth Street, Building A, Reno, NV 89512. Phone: (775) 328-2020, email: building@washoecounty.gov. Office hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Official information: https://www.washoecounty.gov/building/.

Unincorporated Washoe County, Nevada has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), Chapters 1–35 — effective July 1, 2025 (compliance mandatory January 1, 2026); adopted per Washoe County Code Chapter 100 with 2024 Northern Nevada Amendments; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), Chapters 1–44 — effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — effective July 1, 2025; Nevada statewide energy floor per NRS 701.220 (eff. 2024-08-18) also applies; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), Chapters 1–8 — effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), Chapters 1–15 — effective July 1, 2025; 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — effective July 1, 2025; 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) — effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) — effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — effective July 1, 2025; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — effective July 1, 2025; 2024 NFPA 54 and NFPA 58 — effective July 1, 2025; 2024 Northern Nevada Amendments by the Northern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council (NNICC) — incorporated by reference. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Washoe County overview page for the full list.

Yes, but as one combined permit. The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD) issues a single Fire Protection Permit (FPP) covering both fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems — Washoe County does not split these into two separate permit types or fee lines. The FPP fee is valuation-based (starting at a $100 minimum) and is charged in addition to a 12% Plan Review Fee (PRF) on the underlying county building permit and a 4% Fire Tech 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 Unincorporated Washoe County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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