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map	Harris County Fire Marshal 2318 Atascocita Rd. Humble, TX 77396 phone: 281-436-8000 fax: 281-436-8005 email: FMO Support

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Permit | Final Inspections | Questions and Concerns

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How to Obtain a Permit

The Harris County Fire Marshal does not create or issue building permits. To obtain a permit please:

visit the Harris County Permit website
call 713-956-3000 and ask for the permits department

Request a Final Inspection

Step 1:	Prepare for the inspection by having all elements of the building completed and ready for occupancy. The Fire Marshals inspection will require that you have "temporary permanent" power. (Meter set and full power for a limited amount of time.) Once the inspection is complete and the structure is approved for occupancy, the Harris County Permits office will release permanent power to the structure.
Step 2:	Have the approved set of plans (as builts) available for the inspector to review during the inspection.
Step 3:	Have your permit available for reference. You can not request a final inspection without your permit number and type of permit (both of which are found on the permit). If you have not received a permit or can not find your permit, please call Harris County Permits at 713-956-3000.
Step 4:	When the project is complete and ready for inspection fill out one of the following: Commercial Fire Code Levels 1-5 (CFC Level 1,2,3,4 or 5) Fill out a request for final inspection. This form must be signed and sealed by a licensed professional (Architect, Engineer, ICC-CBO). CEFC (Commercial Express Fire code) Fill out an express fire code request for final inspection This form DOES NOT require an Architect/Engineer or ICC/CBO seal and signature. This form may be submitted by the owner/tenant or representative of the owner/tenant. Be sure to include the name and phone number of the contact person. Fire Protection Request for Final Inspection Fill out an Fire Protection request for final inspection form. This form must be signed by a licensed Fire Protection Technician. You are required to have copies of the following documents on site: For fire alarm systems: Completed Fire Alarm Installation Certificate FML-009 For sprinkler systems: Completed Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping SF042 For fixed extinguisher systems: Completed Fire Extinguisher System Installation Certificate FML-010 Please fax ALL documents to 281-436-8005.
Step 5:	A Fire Inspector will call, the listed contact person, to make an appointment for the inspection.**

Questions and Concerns

Harris County Code Word
The Harris County building official and the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office worked together to develop a list of codeword interpretations. The purpose of these interpretations are to explain sections of the fire code that may otherwise be unclear. To view these interpretations, please view the Harris County Codeword page. If you have found something in the fire code that you believe needs further explanation, please click here to suggest a codeword interpretation. Be sure to include the specific fire code reference for which you need an interpretation.