Fire Marshal Forms

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Sugar Land will be adopting the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) and the 2021 International Code Council (ICC) codes in 2023, with an anticipated delayed effective date of January 1, 2024. Additional information can be found here - https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/2473/Updated-Building-Codes-Adoption


Fire Marshal's Office - Frequently Asked Questions

Fire System Permits Apply Online* (Citizen Self Service Portal):

  • Fire Access Control (Electronic Locking System)
  • Fire Alarm
  • Fire Extinguishing System
  • Fire Sprinkler (Aboveground & Underground)

*If you are applying for a fire system permit as part of a project, the General Contractor will need to add you as a contact to the master building permit in order for you to proceed with your submittal.  DO NOT submit as a stand alone permit as it will be REJECTED.

Fee Schedule - Fire Marshal Permits & Other Fees 


Payment of Invoices/Fees

Invoice payments for any new submittals will only be accepted through the CSS portal. American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa credit/debit cards are acceptable forms of payment.

Fire Safety Permits - Apply Online (Citizen Self Service Portal)

Step by Step Guide (PDF) on how to apply for:

  • Assisted Living
  • Day Cares
  • Foster Homes
  • Medical Facilities

Fire Operational Permits  - Apply Online (Citizen Self Service Portal)

  • Tents/Temporary Structures
  • Fireworks/Pyrotechnics

Step by Step Guide (PDF) on how to apply for:

  • General Operational Permit (Restaurants, Hotels, Grocery Stores, Office Building, etc.) 

Fire Protection System Inspection, Testing, & Maintenance (Effective October 15, 2021)

All fire protection systems in the City of Sugar Land are required by the fire code to be inspected, tested, and maintained on regular intervals.  Please see attached schedule.  The purpose of these inspections is to ensure the system will operate properly in the event of an incident, ensuring a safe environment by minimizing the risk of life and property loss.

City of Sugar Land has contracted with BRYCER, LLC to help manage the fire protection systems inspection, testing, and maintenance program.  All contractors who perform these services on fire protection systems are required to electronically submit all compliant and non-compliant reports to the department via www.thecomplianceengine.com. Contractors are required to submit test results to the City of Sugar Land on behalf of their customers.


  1. The Citizen Self Service Portal is now available.




    Citizen Self Service - HiResThe Citizen Self Service portal moves permits, license, and plan submittal processes to convenient online intake only.

  2. What you need to know

    New Applications

    • In order to be able to start any new application, you will have to register in the new CSS portal.
    • New submittals (except for liquor licensing) will only be accepted online through the CSS portal. No hardcopy/paper documentation or USB flash drives will be accepted at City Hall or any other location.

    Accessing an existing application, permit, or plan

    • Registration on the CSS portal is required. Please follow the registration process.
    • Once you have registered, your existing application(s) will need to be linked to your account

    Payment of Invoices/Fees

    • Invoice payments for any new submittals will only be accepted through the CSS portal.
      • American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa credit/debit cards are acceptable forms of payment. 

    Alert Icon - SmallCheck your email spam/junk folder!

    Please be sure to check your spam or junk email folder for emails regarding your account and submittal.

    We want to hear from you!

    Share with us your experience with the new Citizen Self Service Portal.

  3. Getting started


    Watch the introductory video


    Register

    User Guides

    Questions

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