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Fire Sprinkler System Permit in Murray, Utah

Murray operates its own independent municipal Fire Department (not the Unified Fire Authority) — new fire sprinkler 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 Suppression 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 sprinkler (fire suppression) system installations and existing-system additions or modifications require a plan submittal and permit from the Murray City Fire Marshals Office
  • Fire sprinkler systems where more than twenty (20) sprinkler appliances (heads) are added, removed, 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 13, NFPA 13-R, or NFPA 13-D adopted by the State of Utah
  • Working plans drawn to an indicated scale, on uniform-size sheets, with a plan of each floor; manufacturer cut sheets and hydraulic calculations submitted with the plans
  • Any structure (except one- and two-family dwellings) with a fire sprinkler system installed must have off-site monitoring
  • All Fire Department Connection caps and standpipe connections must be Knox-brand locking caps
  • System designer must be NICET Level III or better ('Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Layout'), 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
  • A new permit and third-party plan review are required whenever the fire sprinkler system's hazard classification design changes

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Fee schedule

Fire Sprinkler System Plan ReviewMurray City Fire and Life Safety Fee Schedule.
$150
Fire Sprinkler Flow Test/Riser InspectionMurray City Fire and Life Safety Fee Schedule.
$50
Fire Sprinkler 200lbs TestMurray City Fire and Life Safety Fee Schedule.
$50
Fire Sprinkler Above the Grid and Bracing InspectionMurray City Fire and Life Safety Fee Schedule.
$50
Fire Sprinkler Final InspectionMurray 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.
Variable — amount entered per project

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Fire Sprinkler Flow Test / Riser Inspection

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

  2. 2

    Fire Sprinkler 200lbs Test

    Per the Fire and Life Safety Fee Schedule.

  3. 3

    Fire Sprinkler Above the Grid and Bracing Inspection

    Per the Fire and Life Safety Fee Schedule.

  4. 4

    Fire Sprinkler Final Inspection

    Per the Fire and Life Safety Fee Schedule; required before off-site monitoring and building final sign-off.

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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 sprinklers is 'more than 20 sprinkler appliances added, removed, or relocated' — a different threshold than the fire alarm permit's 'more than 5 horns/strobes' trigger. Don't assume the same number applies to both permit types.
  • Off-site monitoring is required for any structure's fire sprinkler system except one- and two-family dwellings.
  • All Fire Department Connection caps and standpipe connections must use Knox-brand locking caps.
  • 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 sprinkler system permit for: All new commercial fire sprinkler (fire suppression) system installations and existing-system additions or modifications require a plan submittal and permit from the Murray City Fire Marshals Office; Fire sprinkler systems where more than twenty (20) sprinkler appliances (heads) are added, removed, 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 13, NFPA 13-R, or NFPA 13-D adopted by the State of Utah; Working plans drawn to an indicated scale, on uniform-size sheets, with a plan of each floor; manufacturer cut sheets and hydraulic calculations submitted with the plans; Any structure (except one- and two-family dwellings) with a fire sprinkler system installed must have off-site monitoring; All Fire Department Connection caps and standpipe connections must be Knox-brand locking caps; System designer must be NICET Level III or better ('Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Layout'), 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; A new permit and third-party plan review are required whenever the fire sprinkler system's hazard classification design changes. 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 Sprinkler System Plan Review, plus $50 each for the Flow Test/Riser Inspection, 200lbs Test, Above the Grid and Bracing Inspection, and Final Inspection.

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 Suppression 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 4 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler system permit, in order: Fire Sprinkler Flow Test / Riser Inspection, Fire Sprinkler 200lbs Test, Fire Sprinkler Above the Grid and Bracing Inspection, Fire Sprinkler Final Inspection. 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 Suppression System Submittal' requirements, all new commercial fire sprinkler 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.

No. Murray operates its own independent municipal Fire Department, dating back to 1906, with its own Fire Marshals Office at 4848 South Box Elder Street — it is not part of the Unified Fire Authority that serves many other Salt Lake County cities.

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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