Residential / commercial scope
Both
New fire sprinkler and alarm systems require plan review and fire department approval through ePlanLA. Like-for-like sprinkler head work and adding a device to an already-approved addressable fire-alarm system can be express — see the Express Permits bulletin.
Category
Commercial
Plans required?
Yes
Where to go
ePlanLA
Over-the-counter?
No - Drafted plans will be reviewed for code compliance and required clearances will be confirmed before the permit is issued.
Likely clearances
Fire
Residential vs commercial
Sprinkler and alarm systems go through plan check and fire approval in ePlanLA either way. Commercial systems are more extensive; residential NFPA 13D systems are simpler but still reviewed.
Search keywords
fire sprinkler, fire alarm, nfpa, life safety, suppression, commercial, addressable, add device, relocating sprinkler, replace sprinkler
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