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Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit in South Salt Lake, Utah

South Salt Lake's own municipal Fire Department (not Unified Fire Authority) — via the Office of the Fire Marshal — reviews and permits automatic fire sprinkler system and fire alarm system installations, modifications, and repairs. Both system types are filed through the same online South Salt Lake Fire Department Permit + Inspection Portal 'Fire Permit Application,' which the city's own official Portal Guide states also covers underground fire lines, clean agent/hood systems/paint booths, tent/temporary structures, firework stands, and high-piled racking. Fees are billed separately for sprinkler vs. alarm work, scaled by covered square footage, per Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.C ('Fire Marshal Inspections').

Verified 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Installation, modification, or repair of an automatic fire sprinkler system or a fire alarm system requires a Fire Permit filed through the South Salt Lake Fire Department Permit + Inspection Portal
  • Compliance with the adopted International Fire Code (IFC) per Municipal Code § 8.10.020
  • All newly constructed structures used for human occupancy require an automatic fire extinguishing system per Municipal Code § 8.10.030 (International Fire Code § 903.1) — broader than the state-minimum IFC trigger
  • Project plans and spec sheets must be uploaded with the Fire Permit Application before it is considered complete, per the city's official Fire Permit + Inspection Portal Guide
  • Contractor information (State of Utah licensed fire-protection or electrical contractor, as applicable) listed on the application via the portal's contractor dropdown, or entered manually if the contractor cannot be found there

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Fee schedule

Automatic Sprinkler System, up to 8,000 sq ftSouth Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.C, 'Fire Marshal Inspections' table.
$150.00
Automatic Sprinkler System, over 8,000 sq ftSouth Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.C.
$300.00
Automatic Sprinkler System, third and any subsequent submittalSouth Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.C: 'Third and any subsequent submittal ... 40% of prior fee.'
40% of prior fee
Fire Alarm System, up to 5,000 sq ftSouth Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.C.
$120.00
Fire Alarm System, over 5,000 sq ftSouth Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.C.
$300.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewSouth Salt Lake’s published plan-review target
10–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Fire Plan Review

    Submitted plans and spec sheets reviewed by the Office of the Fire Marshal within 10 business days of application; status trackable in the Fire Department Permit + Inspection Portal, per the official Portal Guide.

  2. 2

    Fire System Rough-In / Underground

    Underground fire line and system rough-in verified prior to cover/concealment, coordinated with the Fire Marshal's Office at (801) 483-6043, option 3.

  3. 3

    Fire System Final / Acceptance Test

    Sprinkler system hydrostatic/flow acceptance test or fire alarm system functional acceptance test verified by the Fire Marshal's Office before occupancy; scheduled through the Fire Department Permit + Inspection Portal.

See the full South Salt Lake inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Sprinkler and fire alarm permits are both filed through the same online 'Fire Permit Application' on the South Salt Lake Fire Department Permit + Inspection Portal, not two separate permit products.
  • Fees scale by covered square footage: sprinkler jobs over 8,000 sq ft and alarm jobs over 5,000 sq ft both jump to the higher $300.00 tier, per Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.C.
  • A third or later sprinkler plan resubmittal is billed at 40% of the prior submittal fee rather than a flat resubmittal charge.
  • Municipal Code § 8.10.030 requires an automatic fire extinguishing system in all newly constructed occupied structures — broader than the IFC § 903.1 baseline — so many new commercial and multi-family buildings need this permit even where the state-minimum code would not otherwise require it.
  • New sprinkler/alarm systems in new construction or tenant-improvement projects are often submitted as deferred submittals alongside the Commercial Building Permit or Tenant Improvement Permit (see those permit-type entries in this dataset); standalone or retrofit systems in existing buildings go through this dedicated Fire Permit instead.

Frequently asked questions

South Salt Lake requires a fire sprinkler / fire alarm system permit for: Installation, modification, or repair of an automatic fire sprinkler system or a fire alarm system requires a Fire Permit filed through the South Salt Lake Fire Department Permit + Inspection Portal; Compliance with the adopted International Fire Code (IFC) per Municipal Code § 8.10.020; All newly constructed structures used for human occupancy require an automatic fire extinguishing system per Municipal Code § 8.10.030 (International Fire Code § 903.1) — broader than the state-minimum IFC trigger; Project plans and spec sheets must be uploaded with the Fire Permit Application before it is considered complete, per the city's official Fire Permit + Inspection Portal Guide; Contractor information (State of Utah licensed fire-protection or electrical contractor, as applicable) listed on the application via the portal's contractor dropdown, or entered manually if the contractor cannot be found there. If your project isn't listed, confirm with South Salt Lake Community Development Department, Building Permits Division at (801) 483-6063, ext. 2 before starting work.

In South Salt Lake, the published Automatic Sprinkler System, up to 8,000 sq ft is: $150.00. Additional published fees: Automatic Sprinkler System, over 8,000 sq ft — $300.00; Automatic Sprinkler System, third and any subsequent submittal — 40% of prior fee; Fire Alarm System, up to 5,000 sq ft — $120.00; Fire Alarm System, over 5,000 sq ft — $300.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Per the city's official Fire Department Permit + Inspection Portal Guide, applications are processed within 10 business days. Applicants can check status by searching for their permit on the portal.

You'll need: Fire Permit Application (Fire Department Permit + Inspection Portal); Project Plans and Spec Sheets; Contractor Information. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

South Salt Lake requires 3 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler / fire alarm system permit, in order: Fire Plan Review, Fire System Rough-In / Underground, Fire System Final / Acceptance Test. Schedule each through South Salt Lake Community Development Department, Building Permits Division ((801) 483-6063, ext. 2).

Apply through South Salt Lake Community Development Department, Building Permits Division at 220 E Morris Avenue, Suite 150, South Salt Lake, UT 84115. Phone: (801) 483-6063, ext. 2, email: permits@sslc.gov, per the official Building Permit Application PDF (revised 05/01/26, sslc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/246); the Building Permits page (sslc.gov/215/Building-Permits) also offers a web contact form. Planning Division: planning@sslc.gov, confirmed via the official ADU Handbook (checked 2026-07-23).. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, per South Salt Lake's official Building Department contact listing. Inspection scheduling by phone at (801) 483-6032; Right-of-Way, Demolition, and Sign Permits handled via ext. 3.. Official information: https://sslc.gov/215/Building-Permits.

South Salt Lake, Utah has adopted: International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC), as adopted by the State of Utah and published by the International Code Council (ICC), adopted as the Building Code of South Salt Lake City together with Utah Administrative Code Rule R156-56, per South Salt Lake Municipal Code § 8.10.010 (Ord. No. 2020-06, § VI, 6-3-2020). Local amendments include: Appendix J of the 2012 IBC adopted with an added grading-permit requirement (§8.10.010.A); Appendix P of the 2006 IRC adopted (§8.10.010.B).; International Fire Code (IFC), as adopted by the State of Utah and published by ICC, adopted as the Fire Code of South Salt Lake City, including Appendix D, per Municipal Code § 8.10.020.; International Mechanical Code (IMC) and International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), as adopted by the State of Utah and published by ICC, adopted as the Mechanical Code of South Salt Lake City, per Municipal Code § 8.10.040.; International Plumbing Code (IPC), as adopted by the State of Utah and published by ICC, adopted as the city's Plumbing Code, with Sections 106.1 and 107.1 of the 2012 IPC locally amended to require permits/fees per the consolidated fee schedule, per Municipal Code § 8.10.070.; National Electrical Code (NEC), as adopted by the National Fire Protection Association and the State of Utah, adopted as the Electrical Code of South Salt Lake City including all city and state amendments, per Municipal Code § 8.10.080.; Uniform Housing Code, 1997 edition (International Conference of Building Officials), adopted as the Housing Code of South Salt Lake City, per Municipal Code § 8.10.050.; Uniform Administrative Code (International Conference of Building Officials) adopted, with fee chapters applied only to the extent they do not conflict with South Salt Lake's own code, per Municipal Code § 8.10.060.; Uniform Code for Building Conservation (International Conference of Building Officials), adopted with all appendices, per Municipal Code § 8.10.090.; Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition (International Conference of Building Officials), adopted per Municipal Code § 8.10.100.; All technical codes above are adopted by reference except where they conflict with Utah Code Title 15A and the technical codes adopted therein (the statewide framework), per Municipal Code § 8.10.010.F.. Local amendments apply — see the South Salt Lake overview page for the full list.

No — both are filed as the same 'Fire Permit Application' through the South Salt Lake Fire Department Permit + Inspection Portal, reviewed by the Office of the Fire Marshal. Fees differ by system type and are scaled by covered square footage, per Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.C.

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

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