Permits & Plan Review Fees

Many different types of permits are required to be issued by the North Carolina Fire Code. The following is a list of the types of permits as well as any fees incurred in their issuance:

Required Operational Permits
These permits are issued because of certain operations/processes that are involved. There is no charge for operational permits.
  • Amusement buildings
  • Carnival and fairs
  • Combustible dust producing operation
  • Combustible fibers
  • Compressed gases
  • Covered mall buildings
  • Cryogenic fluids
  • Cutting and welding
  • Exhibits and trade shows
  • Explosives
  • Flammable/Combustible liquids
  • Fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging
  • Industrial ovens
  • Liquid/Gas fueled vehicles or equipment in assemblies
  • Lumber yards/woodworking plants
  • Open flames and candles
  • Private fire hydrants
  • Pyrotechnic special effects
  • Spraying and dipping
Required Construction Permits
These permits (effective date of July 1, 2013) are issued due to the use of equipment noted:

ABC Permit Inspection Fee
Blasting Permit $100
Burning Permit (North Carolina Forest Service Permit) No charge
Firework Display Application and Site Inspection $100
Firework Display Permit and Pre and Post Site Event Inspections $250
Group-Foster Inspection (State Required Inspections)
(Repeat inspection for non-compliant violations) 		$50
Hydrant Flow Testing (per hydrant) single hydrant test
(Non Fire Tax Board installations) 		$100
Fire Alarm System Plan Review And Inspection Including Performance Testing
(Retrofit or existing) 		$0.02 per square feet or $250 minimum
Kitchen Hood System Plans Review and Inspection Including Performance Testing
(Retrofit or existing) 		$100
Other Fire Protection Systems Plans Review and Inspection and Performance Testing
(Retrofit or existing) 		$100
Spray Booth System Plans Review and Inspection Including Performance Testing
(Retrofit or existing) 		$100
Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems Permit and Inspection Including Performance Testing
(Retrofit or existing) 		$0.02 per square feet; or $250 minimum
Tank Install or Removal Permit and Site Inspection (above or below ground) $100 per tank
Fuel Pump Dispenser Inspection and Permit (including nozzle replacement) $50 per dispenser
Tent , Canopy, Inflatable Structures Application and Permits:
Permits requirements as follows:
  • Tents (sides enclosed) and membrane structures - exceeding 400 square feet
  • Canopy structures - exceeding 700 square feet (open sides)
  • Clusters of Small Canopy Tents- Exceeding 700 square feet without separation
 $100 per structure

Licensed 501(c)(2): no charge
Other National Fire Code Operational Permits
No charge
Occupancy Load Permit Evaluation and Placard
$50
Amusement Structures Permit, Inspection, and Plans Review
(i.e. Haunted Houses and Trails)
$100
Assembly Occupancy Permit (A-1 and A-2)
$50 
Hazardous Materials Permit and Inspection
(Exceeding Table 2703.1.1 (2)(3) National Fire Code)
$100
Explosive Storage - Permit and Inspection
$50