Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System Permit in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe requires a fire sprinkler & fire alarm system permit for: Fire protection system plans (sprinkler, alarm, and/or hood suppression) submitted to the SFFD Fire Marshal's Office for review and stamping, either with the primary building permit or as a deferred submittal using the Fire Marshal's Deferred Submittal requirements if plans are not ready at initial building permit submittal; Correct plan review fee from the SFFD Fire Prevention and Protection Fees Invoice (fee code #11001.430210) must accompany the submittal, forwarded to cashier@santafenm.gov; The installed system must be tested by the installing contractor BEFORE calling for a rough-in or final acceptance inspection; the installing contractor must be on site for the SFFD FMO acceptance/commissioning inspection; SFFD FMO-stamped and approved plans, plus required signage (FDC, Fire Riser Room, Fire Alarm Control Panel — labeled all-weather and reflective) must be present on site at acceptance; Fire sprinkler systems: above-ground test certificate, FDC caps labeled for the specific building (Santa Fe thread), PIV (Post Indicator Valve) handles locked off, and hydraulic calculation tags on risers required at acceptance; Fire alarm systems: alarm certificate of completion, verified reporting to Santa Fe Regional Dispatch, lock-out/tag-out on the fire alarm circuit, a document cabinet, and labeled initiating devices (batteries, smoke detectors, pull stations) required at acceptance; Hood fire suppression systems: system tied to the building fire alarm (if one is provided), appliances in place as designed, all power/gas shut off except exhaust on activation, and a Class K extinguisher located within 30 feet of cooking surfaces; Ongoing compliance for Certificate of Compliance/business-licensing purposes: sprinkler risers require a tag documenting quarterly inspections; alarm systems require documentation of annual inspection. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Santa Fe Planning, Land Use and Housing Department — Building Division (Permitting) at (505) 955-6571 (Planning, Land Use and Housing Department main line); Building Permit Division direct: (505) 955-6588 before starting work.

Per SFFD's Fire Prevention and Protection Fees Invoice (fee code #11001.430210): $50.00 for residential automatic fire sprinkler system plans, $150.00 for commercial automatic fire sprinkler system plans, and $50.00 for a commercial sprinkler system modification.

Santa Fe does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Santa Fe Planning, Land Use and Housing Department — Building Division (Permitting) at (505) 955-6571 (Planning, Land Use and Housing Department main line); Building Permit Division direct: (505) 955-6588 for current turnaround.

You'll need: SFFD Fire Prevention and Protection Fees Invoice; FP-1 Site Plan Checklist (Building Permits); FP-2 Floor Plan Checklist (Building Permits); Acceptance/Commissioning of Life Safety Equipment Requirements. Depending on your project, Santa Fe may also ask for: Deferred Submittal Requirements. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Santa Fe requires 2 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler & fire alarm system permit, in order: Contractor Self-Test (Pre-Rough-In), SFFD Acceptance/Commissioning Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Santa Fe Planning, Land Use and Housing Department — Building Division (Permitting) ((505) 955-6571 (Planning, Land Use and Housing Department main line); Building Permit Division direct: (505) 955-6588).

Apply through City of Santa Fe Planning, Land Use and Housing Department — Building Division (Permitting) at Santa Fe City Hall, 200 Lincoln Ave., 1st Floor (southwest entrance facing Marcy Street nearest the Convention Center), Santa Fe, NM 87501; Mailing: City of Santa Fe Building Permit Division, P.O. Box 909, Santa Fe, NM 87504-0909. Phone: (505) 955-6571 (Planning, Land Use and Housing Department main line); Building Permit Division direct: (505) 955-6588, email: permitcounter@santafenm.gov. Office hours: By appointment only, 8:00 a.m.–Noon and 1:00–4:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. Drop-off hours for revision/amendment submittals only: Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.. Official information: https://www.santafenm.gov/land-use/building-permits.

Santa Fe, New Mexico has adopted: 2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code (2021 IBC as amended by the State of New Mexico); 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code (2021 IRC as amended by the State of New Mexico), plus the City of Santa Fe Residential Green Building Code; 2021 New Mexico Existing Building Code (2021 International Existing Building Code as amended by the State of New Mexico); 2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code (2021 Uniform Plumbing Code as amended by the State of New Mexico), plus City of Santa Fe UPC amendments; 2021 New Mexico Mechanical Code (2021 Uniform Mechanical Code as amended by the State of New Mexico); 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (2020 National Electrical Code as amended by the State of New Mexico); 2012 New Mexico Electrical Safety Code (2012 National Electrical Safety Code as amended by the State of New Mexico); 2021 New Mexico Earthen Building Materials Code; 2021 New Mexico Historic Earthen Buildings Code; 2021 New Mexico Energy Conservation Code (2021 International Energy Conservation Code as amended by the State of New Mexico); 2012 New Mexico Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code (2012 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code as amended by the State of New Mexico); 2012 New Mexico Solar Energy Code (2012 Uniform Solar Energy Code as amended by the State of New Mexico); 2021 International Fire Code, plus City of Santa Fe IFC amendments; New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) Title 14, Chapter 5: 14.5.1 General Provisions, 14.5.2 Permits, 14.5.3 Inspections; 2017 ICC A117.1-2017 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Local amendments apply — see the Santa Fe overview page for the full list.

No — both are reviewed by the same City of Santa Fe Fire Department Fire Marshal's Office under one Fire Prevention and Protection Fees Invoice, which lists a $50.00 plan review fee for a commercial fire alarm system alongside the sprinkler and hood suppression fee lines.