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Fire Sprinkler System Permit in Orem, Utah

Required for installation of an automatic fire sprinkler (fire protection) system for new construction, or modification/extension of an existing system for a tenant improvement, in Orem. Plan review, permits, and inspections for fire sprinkler systems are handled directly by the City's own Fire Prevention Division — this is Orem's own fee schedule and process (the same Fire Prevention Division also serves as the contracted fire-prevention plan-review and inspection authority for neighboring Lindon and Vineyard, but the fees and procedure below are Orem's own, not a cross-jurisdiction reference). Sprinkler review/inspection is separate from, but coordinated with, the Building Safety Division's building-permit plan review for the same project. Fees are assessed by project square footage under the FIRE section of Orem's FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget Fee Schedule and bundle the plan check with the required inspections; a mandatory third-party code compliance review applies to any project with 20 or more sprinkler heads.

Verified 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Automatic fire sprinkler (fire protection) system installation for new construction, or modification/extension of an existing system for a tenant improvement, in a building located in Orem
  • Sprinkler system plans submitted directly to the Orem Fire Prevention Division (fireprevention@orem.gov) for plan review — separate from, but coordinated with, the Building Safety Division's building-permit plan review for the underlying construction project
  • Third-party code compliance review is required for any new-construction or tenant-improvement sprinkler project involving 20 or more heads, per Orem's own Contractor's Corner guidance (orem.gov/contractors-corner/)
  • For a tenant improvement to a building with an existing fire suppression system, any modification to the existing floor plan requires updated coverage plans submitted to Orem Fire Prevention before work begins

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Fee schedule

Sprinkler System Inspections — Additions, Remodels, or New Construction, under 3,000 sq. ft.City of Orem FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget (Exhibit B Fee Schedule, FIRE section, 'SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSPECTIONS'), p. 214: 'Under 3,000 sq. ft. — $260.00.' Footnote: 'Includes flush, office plan check, hydro and final inspections. Does not include required third-party technical review.' Verified 2026-07-22 by downloading the live PDF (orem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Adopted-Budget-FY-2025-2026.pdf) and rendering the physical page as an image to read the fee table directly, avoiding text-extraction column misalignment. Cross-checked against the FY 2026-2027 Tentative Budget, Exhibit B Fee Schedule (orem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Tentative-Budget-FY-2026-2027.pdf): the FY2027 Proposed Fee column is identical ($260.00) to the FY2026 Adopted column — no drift.
$260.00
Sprinkler System Inspections — 3,001 to 8,000 sq. ft.City of Orem FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget (Exhibit B Fee Schedule, 'SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSPECTIONS'), p. 214: '3,001 to 8,000 sq. ft. — $384.80.' Confirmed identical in the FY 2026-2027 Tentative Budget Exhibit B Fee Schedule (FY2027 Proposed Fee column unchanged).
$384.80
Sprinkler System Inspections — 8,001 sq. ft. and aboveCity of Orem FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget (Exhibit B Fee Schedule, 'SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSPECTIONS'), p. 214: '8,001 sq. ft. and above — $384.00 + $0.01/sq. ft.' Confirmed identical in the FY 2026-2027 Tentative Budget Exhibit B Fee Schedule (printed there as '$384+$0.01'), FY2027 Proposed Fee column unchanged from FY2026 Adopted.
$384.00 + $0.01/sq. ft.

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Riser Flush

    A bacteria test does not fulfill this requirement, per Orem Fire Prevention's Contractor's Corner guidance for new-construction sprinkler systems.

  2. 2

    Above Grade / Rough Hydrostatic Pressure Test

    Verifies piping integrity above grade before concealment.

  3. 3

    Flow Sensors and Tampers

    Flow sensor and tamper switch verification.

  4. 4

    Sprinkler Final

    Performed in conjunction with the fire alarm final inspection — both the sprinkler and alarm contractors should be present, per Orem Fire Prevention's guidance.

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

Tips

  • Sprinkler plans go directly to the Orem Fire Prevention Division (fireprevention@orem.gov) — this is separate from, but coordinated with, the Building Safety Division's CityInspect plan review for the same project.
  • Projects with 20 or more sprinkler heads require third-party code compliance review in addition to the Fire Prevention Division's own plan review.
  • Schedule sprinkler inspections through Orem's online inspections system (orem.gov/inspections-and-permits/); the sprinkler final is performed jointly with the fire alarm final, so both contractors should be present.
  • The Orem Fire Prevention Division also serves as the contracted fire-prevention plan-review and inspection authority for Lindon and Vineyard — the fee schedule and process in this entry are Orem's own, not a cross-jurisdiction reference.

Frequently asked questions

Orem requires a fire sprinkler system permit for: Automatic fire sprinkler (fire protection) system installation for new construction, or modification/extension of an existing system for a tenant improvement, in a building located in Orem; Sprinkler system plans submitted directly to the Orem Fire Prevention Division (fireprevention@orem.gov) for plan review — separate from, but coordinated with, the Building Safety Division's building-permit plan review for the underlying construction project; Third-party code compliance review is required for any new-construction or tenant-improvement sprinkler project involving 20 or more heads, per Orem's own Contractor's Corner guidance (orem.gov/contractors-corner/); For a tenant improvement to a building with an existing fire suppression system, any modification to the existing floor plan requires updated coverage plans submitted to Orem Fire Prevention before work begins. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Building Safety Division at (801) 229-7198 before starting work.

Yes. Orem's FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget prices Sprinkler System Inspections — which include the office plan check, hydro test, flush, and final inspection — by project square footage: $260.00 under 3,000 sq. ft., $384.80 for 3,001–8,000 sq. ft., and $384.00 plus $0.01/sq. ft. above 8,001 sq. ft. This does not include the required third-party technical review for projects with 20 or more heads.

Orem does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Building Safety Division at (801) 229-7198 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Fire Sprinkler System Plans; Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Orem requires 4 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler system permit, in order: Riser Flush, Above Grade / Rough Hydrostatic Pressure Test, Flow Sensors and Tampers, Sprinkler Final. Schedule each through Building Safety Division ((801) 229-7198).

Apply through Building Safety Division at 56 North State St., 2nd Floor, Orem, UT 84057. Phone: (801) 229-7198, email: help@orem.gov. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Official information: https://orem.gov/buildingpermits/.

Orem, Utah has adopted: 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 Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IBC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IMC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IPC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d)); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — effective July 1, 2025 (not adopted under Utah Code § 15A-2-103, which does not list an IFC edition; edition unconfirmed for the current period); 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 Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IFGC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f)); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IECC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h)); 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 July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n)); 2006 Uniform Wildlife Conservation Code (UWUIC); 2009 ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Local amendments apply — see the Orem overview page for the full list.

The Orem Fire Prevention Division, at fireprevention@orem.gov — separate from, but coordinated with, the Building Safety Division's review of the underlying building permit application.

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