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Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit in Unincorporated Grand County, Utah

Grand County's own Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 688) has no fire sprinkler or fire alarm line item — fire protection system plan review and permitting in unincorporated Grand County is instead handled by Moab Valley Fire Protection District (MVFD), which annexed the county's previously-unserved unincorporated areas (Moab Valley Fire Protection District Board resolution approved 3-0 on 11/4/2024, following the Grand County Commission's pre-annexation agreement on 11/1/2024; certified by Utah Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson on 1/20/2025). The Grand County Commission then voted unanimously on 3/4/2025 to dissolve the former Thompson Special Service Fire District and transfer its assets (fire trucks, equipment, and the Thompson Springs fire station) to MVFD. Per The Times-Independent's reporting on the dissolution vote, "the annexation shifted fire protection in unincorporated Grand County from the county to Moab Valley Fire, consolidating services under a single agency" — re-chased 2026-07-20 to confirm MVFD's coverage now extends county-wide across unincorporated Grand County (outside Moab and the separately-incorporated Castle Valley, which are out of this file's scope), resolving the earlier open question of whether remote unincorporated areas might fall outside the district. MVFD publishes a distinct, itemized 2026 Amended Fee Schedule (approved and effective 04.21.2026) covering Residential Fire Plan Review, Commercial Fire Plan Review, Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review, and Fire Alarm System plan review/inspection, separate from and in addition to Grand County's own building permit fees — re-fetched directly from moabfiredepartment.org 2026-07-20 and all dollar figures below confirmed to match the live PDF exactly.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New construction, tenant finish, or major remodel involving an automatic fire sprinkler system in MVFD's service area requires a non-refundable Commercial Fire Plan review deposit of $460.00 per permit (covers up to 4 hours), or for residential new construction only, a non-refundable Residential Fire Plan review deposit of $230.00 per permit (covers up to 2 hours)
  • Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review is priced by sprinkler head count: $250.00 flat for systems with fewer than 100 sprinkler heads, plus $0.75 per additional sprinkler head over 100; an Additional Fire Riser System is $115.00 per system
  • Fire Alarm System Plan Review is priced per building: $230.00 for new construction, $200.00 for a remodel; Inspection and Acceptance testing (pre-system) is $115.00 per hour (minimum one-hour charge)
  • Plan review time beyond the initial deposit-covered hours (due to changes, corrections, additions, deferred submittals, or revisions) is billed at $115.00 per hour, with a one-hour minimum
  • A separate Non-Refundable Deferred Submittal Deposit of $230.00 per submittal applies if a portion of the plan is deferred for later Fire Inspector approval
  • These are Moab Valley Fire Protection District fees, charged in addition to (not instead of) Grand County's own Building Permit fees documented on this file's Commercial Building Permit and Residential Building Permit entries

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Fee schedule

Non-Refundable Residential Fire Plan Review Deposit (new construction only)Moab Valley Fire Protection District 2026 Amended Fee Schedule (approved/effective 04.21.2026), 'Residential Fire Plan Review' table.
$230.00 per permit (up to 2 hours)
Non-Refundable Commercial Fire Plan Review Deposit (new construction, tenant finish, or major remodel)Moab Valley Fire Protection District 2026 Amended Fee Schedule, 'Commercial Plan Review — New Construction/Remodel/Tenant Finish' table.
$460.00 per permit (up to 4 hours)
Fire Plan Review Beyond Deposit (Residential or Commercial)Moab Valley Fire Protection District 2026 Amended Fee Schedule; applies to review time beyond the initial deposit-covered hours due to changes, corrections, additions, deferred submittals, or revisions.
$115.00 per hour (minimum one hour)
Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review — fewer than 100 sprinkler headsMoab Valley Fire Protection District 2026 Amended Fee Schedule, 'Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review' table.
$250.00
Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review — additional heads over 100Moab Valley Fire Protection District 2026 Amended Fee Schedule.
$0.75 per additional sprinkler head
Additional Fire Riser SystemMoab Valley Fire Protection District 2026 Amended Fee Schedule, 'Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review' table.
$115.00 per system
Fire Alarm System Plan Review — New Construction (per building)Moab Valley Fire Protection District 2026 Amended Fee Schedule, 'Fire Alarm System' table.
$230.00
Fire Alarm System Plan Review — Remodel (per building)Moab Valley Fire Protection District 2026 Amended Fee Schedule, 'Fire Alarm System' table.
$200.00
Fire Alarm Inspection and Acceptance Test (pre-system)Moab Valley Fire Protection District 2026 Amended Fee Schedule, 'Fire Alarm System' table.
$115.00 per hour (minimum one hour)
Non-Refundable Deferred Submittal DepositMoab Valley Fire Protection District 2026 Amended Fee Schedule, 'Commercial Plan Review' table; requires prior approval by the Fire Inspector.
$230.00 per submittal

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Fire Alarm Inspection and Acceptance Test

    Pre-system inspection and acceptance test, billed at $115.00 per hour with a one-hour minimum.

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

Tips

  • These are Moab Valley Fire Protection District fees, separate from and in addition to Grand County's own Building Permit fees — budget for both when planning a commercial or residential project requiring fire sprinklers or a fire alarm system.
  • MVFD's service area expanded significantly in late 2024/early 2025: a Board resolution approved 3-0 on 11/4/2024 annexed previously-unserved unincorporated areas of Grand County, certified by Utah Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson on 1/20/2025; the Grand County Commission then voted unanimously on 3/4/2025 to dissolve the former Thompson Special Service Fire District (including Thompson Springs) and transfer its station and equipment to MVFD. Per Times-Independent reporting on the dissolution vote, this "consolidat[ed] services under a single agency" for unincorporated Grand County — re-chased 2026-07-20, no evidence was found of any remaining unincorporated pocket still outside MVFD's district after the 3/4/2025 dissolution, though a caller with an unusual parcel location should still confirm with MVFD (435-259-5557) before assuming these fees apply.
  • The Commercial Fire Plan Review deposit ($460.00) and Residential Fire Plan Review deposit ($230.00) are separate line items from the sprinkler- and alarm-specific plan review fees below them — a project with both a sprinkler system and a fire alarm system in a new commercial building could incur the $460.00 commercial plan deposit, the $250.00+ sprinkler plan review, and the $230.00 alarm plan review as three distinct charges.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Grand County requires a fire sprinkler and fire alarm system permit for: New construction, tenant finish, or major remodel involving an automatic fire sprinkler system in MVFD's service area requires a non-refundable Commercial Fire Plan review deposit of $460.00 per permit (covers up to 4 hours), or for residential new construction only, a non-refundable Residential Fire Plan review deposit of $230.00 per permit (covers up to 2 hours); Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review is priced by sprinkler head count: $250.00 flat for systems with fewer than 100 sprinkler heads, plus $0.75 per additional sprinkler head over 100; an Additional Fire Riser System is $115.00 per system; Fire Alarm System Plan Review is priced per building: $230.00 for new construction, $200.00 for a remodel; Inspection and Acceptance testing (pre-system) is $115.00 per hour (minimum one-hour charge); Plan review time beyond the initial deposit-covered hours (due to changes, corrections, additions, deferred submittals, or revisions) is billed at $115.00 per hour, with a one-hour minimum; A separate Non-Refundable Deferred Submittal Deposit of $230.00 per submittal applies if a portion of the plan is deferred for later Fire Inspector approval; These are Moab Valley Fire Protection District fees, charged in addition to (not instead of) Grand County's own Building Permit fees documented on this file's Commercial Building Permit and Residential Building Permit entries. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Grand County Building Department at (435) 259-4134 before starting work.

Per Moab Valley Fire Protection District's 2026 Amended Fee Schedule, a Fire Alarm System Plan Review is $230.00 per building for new construction or $200.00 for a remodel, plus $115.00 per hour (one-hour minimum) for the inspection and acceptance test.

Unincorporated Grand County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Grand County Building Department at (435) 259-4134 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Fire Plan Review Submittal (Residential or Commercial). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Grand County requires 1 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler and fire alarm system permit, in order: Fire Alarm Inspection and Acceptance Test. Schedule each through Grand County Building Department ((435) 259-4134).

Apply through Grand County Building Department at 59 N 200 E, Moab, UT 84532. Phone: (435) 259-4134, email: building@grandcountyutah.net. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, closed 12:00–1:00 PM and on county holidays. Appointment required — call ahead before visiting; the office does not accept walk-ins.. Official information: https://www.grandcountyutah.net/143/Building-Inspector.

Unincorporated Grand County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(a) (https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html), in force statewide since 7/1/2026 and binding on counties under §15A-1-204. Grand County's own Design Criteria page still lists the 2021 IBC with Appendix J (with Utah State Amendments; no Appendix C cited) — live-checked 2026-07-16, the county's own page has not been updated to the current statewide edition.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix AQ — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(b)/(c); this edition is UNCHANGED from the prior code cycle. Grand County's own Design Criteria page lists the 2021 IRC with Utah State Amendments (no distinct Appendix AQ citation) — live-checked 2026-07-16, consistent with the current statute on the base edition.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(d). Grand County's own Design Criteria page still lists the 2021 IPC — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(e). Grand County's own Design Criteria page still lists the 2021 IMC — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(f). Grand County's own Design Criteria page still lists the 2021 IFGC — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(g); this edition is UNCHANGED from the prior code cycle. Grand County's own Design Criteria page lists the 2020 NEC with Utah State Amendments — live-checked 2026-07-16, one cycle behind the current statewide edition; verify current edition in force with the Building Department at time of application.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — one code, no residential/commercial split, per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(h). Grand County's own Design Criteria page still splits it — 2021 IECC for commercial and 2015 IECC for residential — live-checked 2026-07-16, both lag the current statewide edition; the residential/commercial split itself is preserved here as county-published history, not carried into the governing statutory citation.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(i). Grand County's own Design Criteria page still lists the 2021 IEBC with Utah State Amendments — live-checked 2026-07-16, lags the current statewide edition.; Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — governs per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(n). Grand County's own Design Criteria page text reads '2018 edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code' while its hyperlink label reads '2021 ISPSC' (an internal inconsistency on the county's own page, live-checked 2026-07-16, quoted verbatim as history) — both lag the current statewide edition.; Modular Building Institute (MBI) Standards 1200 and 1205 — governs statewide per Utah Code §15A-2-103(1)(o). Not listed on Grand County's own Design Criteria page — live-checked 2026-07-16.; ICC A117.1-2009 (Accessibility); 2006 Utah Wildland-Urban Interface Code; HUD Code (manufactured/mobile homes). Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Grand County overview page for the full list.

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