Permit Fees

City of Webster’s Fire Prevention and Alarm Fees

Fire Code Permits

Issuing Fee: $30
Work without a permit: Normal Fees Doubled

Fire Suppression Fees

Plan Review: 50% of the total permit fee
Underground fire water line: $150
Riser Fee (per riser): $150
Per Head: $3
Example: $30 (basic permit) plus $150 (riser fee) plus $150 (50 heads) plus $165 (plan review fee) equals $495

Additions or Changes to Existing System

Plan review: 50% of the total permit cost
Up to 10 heads: $70
Over 10 heads: $3 each additional head
Example: $30 (basic permit) plus $70 (10 heads relocated) plus $15 (5 additional heads) plus $57.50 (plan review fee) equals $172.50

Fire Alarm and Access Control Systems

Plan review: 50% of the total permit cost
FACP Fee: $100

Devices: $3 per device
Example: $30 (basic permit) plus $100 (fire panel) plus $75 (25 devices) plus $102.50 (plan review fee) equals $307.50

Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage Tank

Removal or Installation Permit Fee (per tank): $75

Burn Permit: $100

All burning permits will be issued subject to existing City Regulations and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Fire Alarm Annual Permit

Permit Fee: $50 for commercial building; $100 for banking institutions

Burglar Alarm Annual Permit

Permit Fee: $50 for commercial building; $100 for banking institutions

No charge for residential alarms

Type One Hood System

 Flat Rate (per hood): $150

After Hours Permit (2-hour callout): $150