Please look below for the Gastonia Fire Department Fees. (These fees are subject to change at any time).
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NC State Fire Code Permits |
Details |
Notes |
FY 2026 Adopted Fee |
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105.4.1 |
Plan review fee |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.1 |
Aerosol products |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.2 |
Amusement buildings |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.3 |
Aviation facilities |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.4 |
Carbon dioxide |
> 100 lbs. beverage dispensing |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.5 |
Carnivals and fairs |
$ 150.00 |
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105.6.6 |
Cellulose nitrate film |
Store, handle or use in Group A occupancy |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.7 |
Combustible dust producing operations |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.8 |
Combustible fibers |
Storage and handling > 100 cu ft |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.9 |
Compressed gases |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.10.1 |
Covered mall buildings |
See code for special conditions |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.10.2 |
Covered mall buildings |
Display of liquid fuel vehicles |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.10.3 |
Covered mall buildings |
Use of open flam or flame producing equipment |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.11 |
Cryogenic fluids |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.12 |
Cutting and welding |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.13 |
Dry cleaning plants |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.14 |
Exhibits and trade shows |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.15 |
Explosives |
Storage and handling , use Chapter 33 |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.16 |
Fire hydrants and valves |
To use or operate |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.17-01 |
Flammable & combustible liquids |
Use or operate pipeline containing flammable liquid |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.17-02 |
Flammable & combustible liquids |
Store, handle , use >5 gallons inside or 10 gallons outside (Class I) |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.17-03 |
Flammable & combustible liquids |
Store, handle, use Class II or III > 25 gallons inside or 60 gallons outside |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.17-04 |
Flammable & combustible liquids |
Class IIIB |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.17-05 |
Flammable & combustible liquids |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.17-06 |
Flammable & combustible liquids |
Operate tank vehicles, equipment and dispensing stations |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.17-07 |
Flammable & combustible liquids |
Install, alter, remove abandon and place temporarily out of service |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.17-08 |
Flammable & combustible liquids |
Change contents of tank to > hazard |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.17-09 |
Flammable & combustible liquids |
Manufacture, process, blend or refine |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.17-10 |
Flammable & combustible liquids |
Dispense liquid fuel into tanks of motor vehicles |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.17-11 |
Flammable & combustible liquids |
Utilize a site for dispensing fuel from tank vehicle |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.18 |
Floor finishing |
Class I or II > 350 sq ft |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.19 |
Food and crop ripening |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.20 |
Fumigation |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.21 |
Hazardous materials |
Store, transport, dispense, use and handle |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.22 |
Hazardous materials |
Facilities |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.23 |
High Pile Storage |
Area > 500 sq ft |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.24 |
Hot work |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.25 |
Industrial Ovens |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.26 |
Lumber yards and woodworking plants |
> 100,000 board ft |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.27 |
Liquid/gas-fueled vehicles in place of assembly |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.29 |
Magnesium |
> 10 lbs. |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.30 |
Miscellaneous combustible storage |
Amounts > 2,500 sq ft |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.31 |
Motor fuel dispensing facilities |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.32 |
Opening burning |
Except in violation of City ordinance |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.33 |
To remove paint with a torch |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.34 |
Open flames and candles |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.35 |
For organic-coating manufacturing operations |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.36 |
Place of assembly |
Except non-profits |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.37 |
For removal of service |
Private fire hydrants |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.38 |
Pyrotechnic special effects materials |
$ 150.00 |
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105.6.39 |
Cellulose nitrate |
Storage or handling of > 25 lbs. |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.40 |
Refrigeration equipment |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.41 |
Repair garages |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.42 |
Rooftop heliports |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.43 |
Spraying or dipping |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.44 |
Storage of scrap tires and tire by-products |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.45 |
Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies |
$ 100.00 |
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105.6.46 |
Tire re-building plants |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.47 |
Waste handling |
$ 50.00 |
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105.6.48 |
Wood products |
Chips, lumber, plywood > 200 cu ft |
$ 50.00 |
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105.7.1 |
Fire sprinkler or automatic fire extinguishing systems |
$ 100.00 |
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105.7.2 |
Battery systems |
$ 100.00 |
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105.7.3 |
Compressed gas systems |
$ 100.00 |
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105.7.4 |
Cryogenic fluid systems |
$ 100.00 |
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105.7.5 |
Emergency responder radio coverage |
$ 100.00 |
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105.7.6 |
Fire alarm and detection systems |
$ 100.00 |
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105.7.7 |
Fire pumps and related equipment |
$ 100.00 |
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105.7.8 |
Flammable and combustible liquid systems |
$ 100.00 |
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105.7.9 |
Gates and barricade across access roads |
$ 100.00 |
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105.7.10 |
Hazardous materials systems |
$ 100.00 |
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105.7.11 |
Industrial ovens |
$ 100.00 |
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105.7.13 |
Installation of private hydrants |
$ 100.00 |
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105.7.14 |
Smoke control or smoke exhaust systems |
$ 100.00 |
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105.7.15 |
Solar photovoltaic power systems |
$ 100.00 |
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105.7.16 |
Installing spray room, dip tank or both |
$ 100.00 |
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105.7.17 |
Installing standpipe systems |
$ 100.00 |
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105.7.18 |
Temporary air supported membrane structure and tents |
In excess of 400 sq ft |
$ 100.00 |
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GFD-01 |
Haz-mat standby |
Per hour |
$ 200.00 |
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GFD-02 |
Standby assistance |
Per hour |
$ 150.00 |
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GFD-03 |
Fire Engine Standby |
Per hour |
$ 173.47 |
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GFD-04 |
Ladder Truck Standby |
Per hour |
$ 220.55 |
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GFD-05 |
Excessive false alarms |
Fourth (4th) alarm per annum |
$ 100.00 |
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GFD-06 |
Excessive false alarms |
Fifth (5th) alarm per annum |
$ 200.00 |
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GFD-07 |
Excessive false alarms |
Sixth (6th) + alarm per annum each |
$ 250.00 |
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GFD-08 |
Fire hydrant flow tests |
$ 200.00 |
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GFD-09 |
Fire report |
Single report |
$ 3.00 |
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GFD-10 |
Fire report |
In addition to above, per page |
$ 0.50 |
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GFD-11 |
Fireworks display |
$ 200.00 |
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GFD-12 |
Blasting |
One (1) day |
$ 100.00 |
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GFD-13 |
Blasting |
Two (2) or more days |
$ 200.00 |
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GFD-14 |
Third (3rd) re-inspection service charge |
$ 50.00 |
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GFD-15 |
Each violation still evident will carry minimum charge in addition to re-inspection above |
$ 50.00 |
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GFD-16 |
Construction re-inspection |
$ 75.00 |
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GFD-17 |
ABC/ALE Inspection |
$ 100.00 |
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GFD-18 |
Day Care Inspection |
$ 50.00 |
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GFD-19 |
Group Home Inspection |
$ 50.00 |
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GFD-20 |
Family Care Home Inspection |
$ 50.00 |
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GFD-21 |
Fine for Occupying a Structure Without a Certificate of Completion from the |
$ 500.00 |
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GFD-22 |
Mandatory Means of Egress (Exit) Blocked |
$ 100.00 |
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GFD-23 |
Fire Department Access Blocked Construction |
Fine calculated per day |
$ 100.00 |
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GFD-24 |
Assembly Exceeds Posted Occupant Load |
$ 100.00 |
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GFD-25 |
Repeated Violation of Burning Ordinance |
$ 100.00 |
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GFD-26 |
Tent, Structure, or Stand Fireworks Sales |
$ 100.00 |
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GFD-27 |
Fine to Licensed General Contractor for Performing Work Without Permits |
$ 250.00 |
