Development Information

Welcome building owners, developers, builders, and contractors to the City of Grapevine. Below is a list of information that may assist you in completing your project or development. Please call or email us if you have additional questions. 

Fees

• After-hours inspection services - The fee is $200 for up to two hours
• Third-party fire Systems plan Reviews are charged by the third-party

Fire Protection Systems Submittals

• All fire protection and alarm system plans must be reviewed by a third-party reviewer approved by the Grapevine Fire Department. A list of approved reviewers can be found on the city’s website under the “Third Party Reviews” section.
• Submit your plans to the third-party reviewer
• Upon receipt of the reviewed documents in the proper format, the Grapevine Fire Department will issue a permit
• You will be notified once your permit is ready
• Pre-engineered type suppression system: Submit Plans direct to the Fire Department or to a Third Party Reviewer

Inspections

• Call 817.410.4424 to request inspections
• Fire protection and alarm systems require inspection and tests
• Final or Certificate of Occupancy inspections are required before moving in

Permits 

• A permit is required:
  • To install or modify fire protection and alarm systems
  • Flammable and combustible liquid systems/tanks
  • Hazardous materials
  • Tents and membrane structures erection and use
  • These are the most common permits we issue

Submittals

• Plans and documents that require a permit (as noted above) shall be submitted in PDF form
• Plan PDF images submitted that require a third-party review must be stamped by the reviewer and the PDF must reflect the reviewed stamp prior to the permit being issued.
• Reviewed paper plans shall be kept on the job site along with the permit until final inspection or test.

Current Adopted Fire Code

• 2021 International Fire Code with local amendments
• Please visit Fire Code Amendments to see our local amendments