The Gastonia Fire Department's Life Safety Division is responsible for enforcing the fire code in the City of Gastonia. Whether it is inspecting existing commercial buildings, new construction, or plan reviews, it falls under the responsibility of the Fire Marshal's Office. We oversee two different types of permits: operational permits (generally for existing businesses) and construction permits.
Fire Department Construction Permits
If your project includes the installation or modification of fire alarm and detection systems, automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems, automatic fire suppression systems, spray paint booths (see automatic suppression requirements), blasting, underground/aboveground storage tank installation or removal, fire pumps, industrial ovens, pyrotechnics, or fireworks you need a permit from this office. Please see the information below on how to sign up and apply via our online City View portal, and our submittal requirements as well:
You can now submit permit applications, plans, and pay permit fees online via our online City View Portal. To do so go to https://devsvcs.gastonianc.gov/. Note you must register for an account before submittal, and activate the account from a valid email address before using. When applying for an account when prompted to associate the account with a contractor and business license, select NO. When the account is confirmed, go to the above portal page, click Apply for a fire permit, choose the application type select Fire, and then select the work item for what you are doing to complete the submittal application.
Please view the following video below on registering for a City View portal account .
Please view the following video below on applying for a City View Construction permit.
If you elect not to use the City View online submittal system, you will need to download and fill out a permit application and can pay the permit fees either by check or money order only. The only way we can accept credit card for the payment of fees is through our City View online portal. Look below for the permit application and list of fees:
Plan Review Submittal Requirements
Fireworks & Pyrotechnics
Fire Department Operational Permits
Section 105 of the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code lists operational permits. If you received a bill after your fire inspection, you can click the link or scan the QR code on the permit to pay via credit card online. If you elect not to use the online credit card system, you will need to pay the fee(s) either by check or money order sent via mail to the address on the bill. Please make sure to include the bill with the payment.
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