In addition to a Certificate of Occupancy inspection, any time a building or business owner intends to install, modify, or replace any of the following systems, a Fire Permit is required:

• Fire Alarm Systems
• Access Control Systems
• Vehicle Access Gates 
• Fire Sprinkler Systems (Commercial or Residential)
• Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems
• Spray Booth/Spray Room Suppression Systems
• Flammable Liquid Storage Tanks (Above & Below Ground)
• Emergency Responder Radio Communication System (ERRCS)
• Firefighter Air Replenishment Systems

For a list of fees, please see the Development Fees page.

The City of Carrollton has adopted the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), 2024 International Building Code (IBC) and most current NFPA standards.

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The City of Carrollton has adopted the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) as amended by City of Carrollton Ordinance #4265 banning the use of barbeque pits on apartment balconies. The ordinance is as follows:

308.1.4 OPEN-FLAME COOKING DEVICES. Open-flame cooking devices, charcoal grills and other similar devices used for cooking shall not be located or used on combustible balconies, decks, or within 10 feet of combustible construction.

Exceptions:

1. One and two family dwellings.
2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.  (Occupants may have a maximum of two x 20-pound Liquid Propane gas containers)  *All LP-gas containers shall be stored outside *

Smoke alarms are so effective that the City of Carrollton requires the owners/managers of apartment communities to provide working smoke alarms when tenants move in. However, it is up to the tenant to ensure the smoke alarms continue to work. Test smoke alarms once a month and replace the battery at least once a year. Make sure smoke alarms are clean at all times.

The City of Carrollton has adopted the International Fire Code, in conjunction with the International Building Code and local amendments to ensure the safety and well being of citizens and businesses.  Fire code inspections are performed by Fire Marshal's Office Inspectors.

These inspections:

• Provide a high level of fire and life safety to company staff and customers
• Reduce risk to property from hazards
• Improve safety conditions to fire fighters and first responders during emergency operations.

The Safety Inspection Guide for Businesses will prepare your property to meet safety standards.

The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use of fireworks are prohibited within the limits of the City of Carrollton.

DEFINITION:

FIREWORKS.  Any composition or device for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect for entertainment purposes by combustion, deflagration, detonation, and/or activated by ignition with a match or other heat producing device that meets the definition of 1.4G fireworks or 1.3G fireworks.

The following are prohibited for burning within Carrollton City limits:

• Paper
• Trash
• Limbs
• Leaves
• Wood
• Other general refuse
• Building a bonfire or camp fire

 Don't see your item here?  Contact the Fire Marshal's Office to make sure.

The office of the Fire Marshal is located in the Gravley Center in Historic Downtown Carrollton.

Address: 1111 W. Belt Line Rd, Suite #100, Carrollton, TX 75006