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Fire Alarm and Detection System Permit in Murray, Utah

Murray operates its own independent municipal Fire Department (not the Unified Fire Authority) — new commercial fire alarm system installations and additions/modifications to existing systems require a distinct plan submittal and permit from the Murray City Fire Marshals Office, per the department's own 'Fire Alarm and Detection System Submittal' requirements and 'Fire and Life Safety Fee Schedule,' separate from the Building Division's trade-permit fee sheet.

Verified 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • All new commercial fire alarm system installations and existing-system additions or modifications require a plan submittal and permit from the Murray City Fire Marshals Office
  • Fire alarm systems where more than five (5) horns or strobes are added or relocated require an approved third-party review by a company approved by the Murray City Fire Marshals Office
  • Design and installation via the most recent version of NFPA 72 adopted by the State of Utah
  • Working plans drawn to an indicated scale, on uniform-size sheets, with a plan of each floor; proposed use for each room shown on plans; manufacturer cut sheets; horn/strobe candela setting indicated; battery calculations submitted with the plans
  • System designer must be NICET Level III or better ('Engineering Technician'), a Fire Protection Engineer, or a licensed engineer with specific additional fire protection system training; plans must show the designer's NICET certification number with signature, or an engineer stamp with signature
  • Remote annunciators required near the main interior areas accessible to the fire department
  • Smoke detection required at the location of each fire alarm control unit, notification appliance circuit power extenders, and supervising station transmitting equipment
  • Any structure (except one- and two-family dwellings) with a fire sprinkler system installed must have off-site monitoring

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Fee schedule

Fire Alarm Plan ReviewMurray City Fire and Life Safety Fee Schedule.
$150
Fire Alarm Test/InspectionMurray City Fire and Life Safety Fee Schedule.
$50
Fire Alarm 24hr Battery TestMurray City Fire and Life Safety Fee Schedule.
$50
Additional Inspections (projects completed in zones)Murray City Fire and Life Safety Fee Schedule lists an open dollar-amount line for 'Addition Inspections if project is being completed in Zones' rather than a fixed rate; contact the Fire Marshal (801-264-2780) for the applicable per-zone charge.
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Review timeline

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Fire Alarm Test/Inspection

    Per the Fire and Life Safety Fee Schedule, administered by the Murray City Fire Marshals Office (801-264-2780).

  2. 2

    Fire Alarm 24hr Battery Test

    Per the Fire and Life Safety Fee Schedule.

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Tips

  • Murray Fire Department is Murray's own independent municipal fire department — confirmed via the department's official pages (murray.utah.gov/172/Fire-Department, murray.utah.gov/2193/Murray-Fire-Marshal) — it is not served by the Unified Fire Authority (UFA), which covers many other Salt Lake County municipalities.
  • Murray's third-party-review trigger for fire alarms is 'more than 5 horns or strobes added or relocated' — a different (much lower) threshold than the fire sprinkler permit's 'more than 20 appliances' trigger. Don't assume the same number applies to both permit types.
  • Battery calculations and horn/strobe candela settings must be shown on the submitted plans — these are checked items on Murray's official submittal requirements.
  • This is a separate Fire Marshals Office permit and fee track from the Building Division's 'Building Permit Fees' sheet — the $150 plan review plus $50 per inspection line items are not part of the Building Division's valuation-based fee table.

Frequently asked questions

Murray requires a fire alarm and detection system permit for: All new commercial fire alarm system installations and existing-system additions or modifications require a plan submittal and permit from the Murray City Fire Marshals Office; Fire alarm systems where more than five (5) horns or strobes are added or relocated require an approved third-party review by a company approved by the Murray City Fire Marshals Office; Design and installation via the most recent version of NFPA 72 adopted by the State of Utah; Working plans drawn to an indicated scale, on uniform-size sheets, with a plan of each floor; proposed use for each room shown on plans; manufacturer cut sheets; horn/strobe candela setting indicated; battery calculations submitted with the plans; System designer must be NICET Level III or better ('Engineering Technician'), a Fire Protection Engineer, or a licensed engineer with specific additional fire protection system training; plans must show the designer's NICET certification number with signature, or an engineer stamp with signature; Remote annunciators required near the main interior areas accessible to the fire department; Smoke detection required at the location of each fire alarm control unit, notification appliance circuit power extenders, and supervising station transmitting equipment; Any structure (except one- and two-family dwellings) with a fire sprinkler system installed must have off-site monitoring. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Murray City Building Inspection Division (Community & Economic Development Department) at (801) 270-2431 before starting work.

Per Murray's official Fire and Life Safety Fee Schedule: $150 for the Fire Alarm Plan Review, plus $50 for the Test/Inspection and $50 for the 24-hour Battery Test.

Murray does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Murray City Building Inspection Division (Community & Economic Development Department) at (801) 270-2431 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Fire Alarm and Detection System Submittal (working plans); Fire and Life Safety Fee Schedule form. Depending on your project, Murray may also ask for: Third-Party Plan Review Report. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Murray requires 2 inspection(s) for a fire alarm and detection system permit, in order: Fire Alarm Test/Inspection, Fire Alarm 24hr Battery Test. Schedule each through Murray City Building Inspection Division (Community & Economic Development Department) ((801) 270-2431).

Apply through Murray City Building Inspection Division (Community & Economic Development Department) at 10 E 4800 S, Suite 260, Murray, UT 84107. Phone: (801) 270-2431, email: permits@murray.utah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.murray.utah.gov/167/Building-Division.

Yes. Per Murray's official 'Fire Alarm and Detection System Submittal' requirements, all new commercial fire alarm installations and additions/modifications to existing systems require a distinct plan submittal and permit from the Murray City Fire Marshals Office, with its own Fire and Life Safety Fee Schedule.

Per the Fire Alarm and Detection System Submittal requirements, any fire alarm system where more than five (5) horns or strobes are added or relocated requires an approved third-party review by a company approved by the Murray City Fire Marshals Office before the plans go to the Fire Marshals Office.

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

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