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The following is intended to help any applicant better understand the process and expectations in preparing, constructing and finalizing a residential or commercial Fire Sprinkler Permit, as required in the City of Renton.
1. Fire Sprinkler Application: Completed and signed.
2. Plan Review Package:
3. If system includes standpipes, the outlets must be equipped with National Standard threaded 2-1/2 inch hose outlets with capped 1-1/2 reducers.
4. All buildings exceeding 5,000 sq ft shall be fully sprinklered per NFPA Standard 13. D. and Occupancy Group R2 (multi-family) buildings are required to be fully sprinklered per the following schedule:
Contact Renton Regional Fire Authority at: 425-276-9580 Website: www.rentonrfa.com
No paper documents will be accepted. When you are ready to submit your application and required documents, follow the steps below to have City staff supply you with a secure file share link.
STEP 1:
Email the Project Name, Address and Scope of Work to:permittech@rentonwa.gov
STEP 2:
A Permit Specialist will reply with an FTP link to upload the required files
STEP 3:
Allow 5 days for initial application review.
STEP 4:
IF COMPLETE, you will be notified of acceptance and given payment instructions.
IF INCOMPLETE, you will be notified of incomplete requirements and instructions to proceed.
Tip: Review decisions may be significantly delayed by incomplete or inaccurate submittals. Closely follow the Submittal Requirements to prevent delays!
Residential first review decisions are typically 2-3 weeks.Residential revision decisions are typically 1-2 weeks. Commercial first review decisions are typically 3-4 weeks. Commercial revision decisions are typically 1-2 weeks.
Schedule a Virtual Appointment,Email a Permit Specialist: Permittech@rentonwa.gov, or Call a Permit Specialist: 425-430-7215
Once your permit is approved, you may begin work and schedule inspections. Please print a copy of your permit to keep on-site for when your inspector arrives.
Fire Sprinkler Permit Inspections and Field Tests must be scheduled by calling 425-276-9580 a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Appointments will be subject to the availability of personnel and a contractor must be present for all field tests.
Building Phone: 425-430-7215 Email: Building Customer Service
Renton Regional Fire AuthorityPhone: 425-279-9580Email: rentonrfa.com
Virtual Monday - Friday by Appointment
Phone & Email Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
In-Person Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Renton City Hall 1st Floor Customer Service 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057