Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm / Fire Suppression System Permit in Sheridan, Wyoming

Sheridan requires a fire sprinkler / fire alarm / fire suppression system permit for: A City-issued permit is required whenever fire alarm, fire sprinkler, or fire suppression systems are to be installed, even if no additional City fee applies because the work is part of a larger building permit (City of Sheridan FY27 Master Fee Schedule, p.11, "Simple Permits"); Plan review for fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and fire suppression system installation, addition, or alteration is required by the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office regardless of size or valuation, submitted via the WSFM eLicensing/ePermit/ePayment Portal, because the City of Sheridan has posted a notice that it lacks a certified Fire Plans Examiner/qualified fire-inspection professional on staff; Plans are accepted or rejected for review within 5 business days of receipt; complete submittals are then reviewed within 21 business days of acceptance (or within 10 business days of receiving requested additional information, whichever is greater) — Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office, Plan Review Information page; Review fees are calculated by the WY Department of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety using its own fee schedule (Rules Chapter 2, Section 3) and the current ICC Building Valuation Table; applicants are notified of fees due once plans are accepted, and fees must be paid before a Permit to Construct is issued; Fire sprinkler contractors must hold a City of Sheridan Fire Sprinkler Contractor license; fire alarm work falls under the City's Limited Electrical (including Fire Alarm) contractor license category (City Code Section 7-11, "Licenses—Contractor—Required"); IBC Section 804.2.2 (local amendment) requires automatic sprinkler protection under specified conditions for work areas with shared exits/corridors serving occupant loads over 30 in Groups A, E, F-1, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S-1, and S-2; IFC Section 506.1 (local amendment) requires Knox boxes on all commercial occupancies, independent of whether a fire suppression/alarm system is installed. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Sheridan Building Department at (307) 674-5941 before starting work.

In Sheridan, the published Fire Alarm System / Fire Sprinkler System / Fire Suppression System (Simple Permit, City) is: Calculated with commercial permit fees if standalone; no additional City fee if the work is part of a larger building permit (a fire permit is still required). Additional published fees: State Plan Review Fee (Wyoming Dept. of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety) — Calculated per Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety Rules, Chapter 2, Section 3 fee schedule, using the current ICC Building Valuation Table. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Per the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office, plans are accepted or rejected within 5 business days of receipt, and complete submittals are reviewed within 21 business days of acceptance (or within 10 business days of any requested additional information, whichever is greater) — up to about 26 business days total in the worst case.

You'll need: City Building Permit Application (OpenGov Permit & Licensing Portal); WSFM Fire Alarm / Fire Sprinkler / Special Hazard-Alternative Suppression Plan Checklist Submittal. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Sheridan requires 2 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler / fire alarm / fire suppression system permit, in order: System Rough-In, Final / Acceptance Test. Schedule each through City of Sheridan Building Department ((307) 674-5941).

Apply through City of Sheridan Building Department at 55 Grinnell Plaza, Sheridan, WY 82801. Phone: (307) 674-5941, email: Contact the Building Division via (307) 674-5941. Office hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.. Official information: https://www.sheridanwy.gov/government/building.

Sheridan, Wyoming has adopted: 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — as amended by City of Sheridan Ordinance No. 2290 (adopted Jan. 20, 2025); cited as the "Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings of the City of Sheridan"; 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290; cited as the "Building Code of the City of Sheridan"; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290; cited as the "Mechanical Code of the City of Sheridan"; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290; cited as the "Plumbing Code of the City of Sheridan"; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), as adopted/published by the NFPA — adopted as a City technical code by Ordinance No. 2290, amending NEC Section 230.70(A)(1) (exterior service disconnect location); 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290, including Appendix Divisions D, E, F, G and I; cited as the "Fire Code of the City of Sheridan"; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290; cited as the "Existing Building Code of the City of Sheridan"; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290; cited as the "Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Sheridan"; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290; cited as the "Fuel Gas Code of the City of Sheridan"; 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), including Appendix A — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290; cited as the "Property Maintenance Code of the City of Sheridan"; 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (UCADB), as adopted/published by the International Conference of Building Officials — adopted by Ordinance No. 2290. Local amendments apply — see the Sheridan overview page for the full list.

The City of Sheridan issues the local permit, but plan review is done by the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office (Department of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety), because the City has posted a notice that its Building Department lacks a certified Fire Plans Examiner. This applies regardless of project size or valuation.