Fire Permit, Inspection, Review, and Citation Fees

The Guilford County Fire Marshal’s Office charges fees for fire plan reviews, fire permits, fire re-inspection, and fire citation fees. 

Review and Inspection Fees

Tab/Accordion Items

Square FeetFee
0-999$100
1,000-2,499$150
2,500-9,999$200
10000-49,999$300
50,000-99,999$500
>100,000$1,000

Square FeetFee
0-999$50
1,000-2,499$100
2,500-9,999$150
10,000-49,999$200
50,000-99,999$300
>100,000$500

Number of LotsFee
0-29 lots$50
30-99$100
100-249$200
250-499$250
>500$300

Type of ReviewVolume/UnitsCost
Water Based Plan ReviewPer System (Riser)$125
Fire Alarm Plan Review (0-11,999 sf)Per System$125
Fire Alarm Plan Review (12,000-99,999 sf)Per System$200
Fire Alarm Plan Review (>100,000 sf)Per System $300
Tank Plan ReviewPer Tank$100
AES Plan Review Per System$100
Industrial Oven ReviewPer System$100
Emergency Radio System ReviewPer System$100
Spray and Dipping ReviewPer System$100
Hazmat ReviewPer System$200
Pyrotechnic Magazine ReviewPer System (+ Blasting)$100
Smoke Control System ReviewPer System$100
Solar System ReviewPer System$100
Gates and Barricades ReviewPer System$100
30-day Blasting Permit Review30 days$125
90-day Blasting Permit Review90 days$200

** Fees may be doubled if permits not obtained before work and/or event occurs.

Type of InspectionUnit/VisitFee
Construction InspectionFirst visitNo Charge
Re-inspection – ConstructionSecond visit$100
Re-inspection – Construction Third visit$200
Re-inspection – ConstructionFourth visit and greater$300
Water Based System Pressure TestPer Inspection/Per System$100
Sprinkler/Standpipe/Pump TestPer Inspection/PerInspector/Per System$150
Fire Alarm TestPer Inspection/PerInspector/Per System$150
AES Field Test (hoods, paint booth, etc.)Per Inspection / Per System$100
Hydrant InspectionsPer Inspection / Per System$100
Industrial Ovens Per Inspection / Per System$100
Tank Inspection (Install and abatement)Per Inspection / Per Tank$100
Damper Drop TestPer Inspection / Per inspector$100
Emergency Radio System testingPer Inspection / Per System$100
Hazardous Materials Per Inspection / Per System$100
Smoke Control Systems Per Inspection / Per System$100
Underground Inspections / FlushPer Inspection / Per System$100
Fire Access Gates and BarricadesPer Inspection / Per System$100
Solar SystemsPer Inspection / Per System$100
Spraying and DippingPer Inspection / Per System$100
Blasting InspectionPer Site Visit$50
Fireworks Permit and EventInitial Inspection$125
Fireworks Permit and EventSubsequent Inspections$125 (each)
Tent/Stage Permit and InspectionPer Tent (includes re-inspections)$100

* No charge for re-inspection if all items corrected prior to that inspection visit.

Type of InspectionFee
Routine Inspection – First VisitNo Charge
Reinspection – Second Visit$100*
Reinspection – Third Visit$200*
Judicial – Fourth Visit$300*
Daycare Inspection$75
Foster Care Inspection$75
Group Home Inspection$75
ABC Inspection$75

Citation Fees

Tab/Accordion Items

CitationFee
First$50
Second$100
Third$150

CitationFee
First$150
Second$$500
Third$1,000

CitationFee
Overcrowding (Per Person)$50
Work Without a Permit$500
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