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Fire Alarm Permit in Sandy, Utah

Required for installation or modification of a fire alarm system in Sandy City, reviewed by the Sandy Fire Department. Plans and specifications are submitted through the city's online CityWorks permitting portal; the permit is issued through CityWorks once plans are approved and fees are paid. Final acceptance testing must meet NFPA 72 standards.

Verified 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Installation or modification of a fire alarm system requiring plan/specification submittal to the Fire Department
  • Final acceptance testing and inspection must meet current NFPA 72 testing standards

Required documents

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Fee schedule

New Construction Fire Alarm Plan Review — 1-3,000 sq ftSandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, Fire § 314224 Fire Inspection Fees — New Construction Fire Alarm 1-3,000 sq ft (additional tiers up to $270 + $0.005/sq ft for >8,000 sq ft)
$160
Fire Alarm Plan Review — Tenant Improvement, 1-5,000 sq ftSandy City 2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, Fire § 314224 Fire Inspection Fees — Fire Alarm Plan Review, Tenant Improvement 1-5,000 sq ft (>5,000 sq ft is $215)
$160

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Fire Alarm Final Acceptance Testing

    Scheduled with the Fire Marshal; requires a minimum of 24-hour notice to meet current NFPA 72 testing standards

See the full Sandy inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Fire alarm permits in Sandy are applied for, tracked, and issued entirely through the city's CityWorks online portal — corrections and approvals are communicated there.
  • Final acceptance testing requires a minimum of 24-hour notice to the Fire Marshal to meet NFPA 72 standards.
  • Fire alarm plan review fees are billed separately from the Building & Safety permit fee by the Fire Department, and the rate depends on whether the work is new construction or a tenant improvement.

Frequently asked questions

Sandy requires a fire alarm permit for: Installation or modification of a fire alarm system requiring plan/specification submittal to the Fire Department; Final acceptance testing and inspection must meet current NFPA 72 testing standards. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Sandy City Building & Safety Division at (801) 568-7100 before starting work.

A minimum of 24 hours, to meet NFPA 72 testing standards, per the city's Fire Alarm Permit page.

Sandy does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Sandy City Building & Safety Division at (801) 568-7100 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Fire Alarm Permit Application; Fire Alarm Plans and Specifications. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Sandy requires 1 inspection(s) for a fire alarm permit, in order: Fire Alarm Final Acceptance Testing. Schedule each through Sandy City Building & Safety Division ((801) 568-7100).

Submit plans and specifications through Sandy City's online CityWorks permitting portal. If corrections are needed you'll be notified through CityWorks; once plans are approved and fees are paid, the Fire Department issues the permit through CityWorks.

Sandy, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IBC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IPC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d)); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IMC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IFGC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f)); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IECC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h)); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IEBC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i)); Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 ISPSC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n)); NOTE (updated 2026-07-16): the July 1, 2026 transition forecast in the prior version of this entry has now occurred — confirmed live against Utah Code § 15A-2-103, current version (effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027), read at le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html. This file cites no Sandy-specific code-adoption webpage; all codesAdopted entries above are sourced directly from the statute.. Local amendments apply — see the Sandy overview page for the full list.

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

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