If you are conducting construction, whether it be a new building, an addition, or upfit within the city limits of Gastonia, the information below is meant to be a resource or guide to help you. If you are a fire protection company looking to pull a permit to install new or to modify life safety systems, look below at our plan review submittal requirements.
When a new building, addition, or upfit construction work is conducted, this usually involves a design professional. That workflow currently will see that the design professional submit a Zoning Construction/Development submittal to the City of Gastonia, and once that is approved, a submittal will need to be made to Gaston County Building Inspections. Reviews will be made by several departments within the city, including the fire department. Once the plans have been approved, submittals can be made to Gaston County Building Inspections, and permits will be issued upon approval. View Zoning construction application info.
If your project includes the installation or modification of fire alarm, automatic sprinkler and standpipe system, automatic fire suppression system, 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. Look below for submittal requirements. All of these permits need to be submitted online via the City View online portal. 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, navigate to the above portal page, click 'Apply for a Fire Permit,' select the application type, choose 'Fire,' and then select the work item corresponding to your activity to complete the submittal application.
Plan Review Submittal Requirements
- Automatic Fire Suppression System
- Fire Alarm & Detection System
- Automatic Sprinkler & Standpipe System
- Tank Removal Submittal Requirements
- Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Aboveground/Underground Storage Tank Installation
- Blasting
- Fireworks & Pyrotechnics
- Tents & Membrane Structures
- Emergency Responder Communication Coverage System (BDA)
- Industrial Oven
- Fire Pumps
- Access Controlled Door System Requirements
Fire Safety During Construction
One aspect of construction that requires constant monitoring by the General Contractor, Site Manager, and Foreman is Fire Safety During Construction. This is required while construction work is being performed.
Hydrant Flow Test Request
If your construction project requires a Fire Hydrant Flow test that is to be submitted to the fire department.
When Construction/Work Is Complete
The person who applied and submitted for the permit will need to log in to the City View portal and request the inspection. Someone from this office will receive the request, and email that person back the date and time we will be on-site. If you do not have access to the permit, you will need to contact Daryenee Vela at 704-836-0092 and request to be added.
