Fire Inspections & Prevention

There are three types of fire inspections:

• Annual Fire Inspections: Required for businesses and public buildings.
  • This $75 fee is assessed when applying for or renewing your business license. 

• New Construction Inspections: Review fire safety systems in new buildings.

• Re-Inspections: Information about follow-up inspections and the associated fees.

To schedule a fire inspection, you will need to send an email to the Fire Marshal.

• Fire Inspection Fees List 2025 (PDF) 
• Fire Inspection Checklist (PDF) 
• Approved Third Party Reviewers List (PDF)

Plan Reviews and Permit Process

Reviewing civil site plans, architectural drawings, and fire protection system submittals is a key responsibility of the Murray City Fire Marshal's Office. Whether it's a new commercial building, a residential subdivision, or an expansion to an existing structure, our office is actively involved in the plan review process and the issuance of permits.    

Please note: Starting work on any fire protection system before receiving approved plans and a permit is done at the contractor’s own risk. No exceptions or special accommodations will be made. Before submitting, please review the specific requirements in the PDF linked below. Once ready, email an electronic copy of your plans to: Murray Fire Marshal - Plan Submittals

Plans and permits are required for the following:

• CO2 Beverage Dispensing Applications (PDF)
• Emergency Responder Communications Systems (PDF)
• Tent and Canopies Information (PDF)
• Flammable Liquid Storage Tank Installation Information (PDF)
• Kitchen Hood Suppression System Information (PDF)
• Fire Suppression Systems Submittal (PDF)
• Fire Alarm and Detection System Submittal (PDF)
• Electric Vehicle Charging Submittal (PDF) 
• Emergency Responder Communication Systems (PDF)

Fire Prevention

  Fire Prevention week is the second week of October, take time to learn from the resources provided to protect yourself and others:

Fire Extinguishers

This video will demonstrate how to use a fire extinguisher using the PASS Method:

• P: Pull the pin so that you’re able to discharge the extinguisher.
• A: Aim the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire. 
• S: Squeeze the lever to discharge the extinguishing agent. 
• S: Sweep. Pointing the extinguisher at the base of the fire, move the extinguisher from left to right, or back and forth, in a sweeping motion until the fire it out.

Smoke Alarms

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)'s research has found that when working smoke alarms are in your home, the risk of dying in a house fire is cut by 60 percent. Smoke alarms save lives. For more in-depth look into smoke alarms please visit:

• National Fire Protection Association - Smoke Alarms

Recreational Fire Pits

• Recreational Fire Pit Guidelines (PDF)