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Fire permits apply to work that affects fire and life‑safety systems in commercial, multifamily, residential or institutional buildings. These permits ensure that fire protection systems are designed, installed, and modified according to safety standards and Shoreline’s Development Code.
Fire‑related projects often include:
- Fire alarm system installation or modification
- Fire alarm panel installation or modification
- Fire alarm communication sytems [AES/Cellular Dialer]
- Fire sprinkler system installation or modification
- Emergency backup generators
- Emergency responder radio coverage systems (ERRCS)
- Kitchen hood supression systems
- Fire pumps and standpipes
- Special hazard supression system
- Smoke control systems
- Underground fire main installation or modification
- Vehicle fuel fill stations
How to Apply
Each permit type has its own submittal checklist that explains exactly what you need to provide. Once you gather all required items, you can submit your application for intake using the City's eTRAKiT permitting portal
After your application is verified as complete, it will move into permit review.
Contact Information
The City of Shoreline works closely with the Shoreline Fire Department to review fire-safety related permits. Contact information for Shoreline Fire can be found on their Contact Us page.
Inspections
Inspections are scheduled through the Shoreline Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office at inspections@shorelinefire.com. For additional details and inspection requirements, please refer to the conditions attached to your approved permit.
- At the completion of acceptance testing the final report shall be sent to the Shoreline Fire Marshals Office and be uploaded by the testing contractor into The Compliance Engine within 24 hours.
