Fire Marshal's Office

The Allen Fire Marshal's Office issues permits, conducts hazard inspections and provides services to builders and developers, including plan review, environmental site assessments, permits and life safety systems inspections. Allen's Fire Marshal is responsible for developing, maintaining and enforcing the Fire Code.

International Fire Code Amendments

The City of Allen has adopted the 2021 International Fire Code. All permits submitted must adhere to the new code and local amendments. View new code and local amendments.

• 2021 International Fire Code and local amendments
• Informational Notice and Policy Statement: Clarification of automatic fire sprinkler requirements for open-air parking structures
• Informational Notice and Policy Statement: Fire alarm audio and visual occupant notification

Fire Permit and Inspection Resources

Use the following resources to understand the local fire code and amendments adopted by City of Allen.

• Permit and Plan Review Process: Documents needed by contractors to assist in obtaining permits.
• Home Inspection: Information related to foster/adoption and group home day care inspections
• Certificate of Occupancy Checklist: Use for new business owners and contractors who are attempting to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy
• Forms: Use when applying for permits, registering as a contractor with Allen Fire Department and more
• Informational Notice and Policy Statement: Clarification of automatic fire sprinkler requirements for open-air parking structures
• Informational Notice and Policy Statement: Fire alarm audio and visual occupant notification
• NFPA 80 and NFPA 105: Use this document to help answer common questions about testing and inspection requirements set forth in NFPA 80: Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives and NFPA 105: Standard for Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives