What permits are needed when installing fire alarms or fire sprinklers?
To install fire alarms, a building permit (Form 3/8 – Application for Building Permit Additions, Alterations or Repairs) with two sets of drawings and an electrical permit are required. To install fire sprinklers, a building permit (Form 3/8 – Application for Building Permit Additions, Alterations or Repairs) with two sets of drawings and a plumbing permit are required. For more information, please call the San Francisco Fire Department at (415) 558-6177.