Fee Schedule

If you have questions about the fees listed on this page, contact the Fire Marshal's Office by phone at (830) 248-1512 or email the Fire Marshal.

Life Safety Systems and Construction

Review the table below to see the fees associated with each type of system installation and modification.

System TypePermit FeeRelevant Ordinance
Fire Sprinkler System
Installation 

 Modification		$300 Permit Fee +
$0.60 Per Head

  $120 up to 20 heads (Modification)

Added by Ord. 2006-56
Revised by Ord. 2011-29; 2013-42; 2017-82; 2021-38.
Fire Alarm System
 Installation 
 
 Modification		$300 Permit Fee +
$0.60 Per Device
  
$120 up to 10 devices (Modification)
Added by Ord. 2006-56
Revised by Ord. 2011-29; 2013-42; 2017-82; 2021-38
Alternative Fire Protection 
System Installation		$325 Permit FeeAdded by Ord. 2017-82
Revised by Ord. 2021-38
Hood Suppression System
 Installation		$180 Permit FeeAdded by Ord. 2006-65
Revised by Ord. 2017-82; 2021-38
 Storage Tank Installation
 (Above Ground / Under Ground)		$360 Permit FeeAdded by Ord. 2006-56
Revised by Ord. 2017-82; 2021-38
Underground Fuel Storage Tank
Removal		$300 Permit FeeAdded by Ord. 2019-52
Standpipe Installation$120 Permit FeeAdded by Ord. 2006-56
Revised by Ord. 2017-82; 2021-38
Paint/Spray Booth Installation$300 Permit FeeAdded by Ord. 2017-82
Revised by Ord. 2021-38
Fire Apparatus Access Road 
Gate Installation		$120 Permit FeeAdded by Ord. 2021-38
Re-Inspection Fee
(Assessed when fire alarm or sprinkler systems fail to function during the inspection / acceptance test, incomplete installation or the contractor misses the  inspection / test appointment)

$75 Fee

Added by Ord. 2019-52
Revised by Ord. 2021-38



Work without a Permit
(Assessed when performing work without obtaining a permit prior to starting the work.)		Double the Permit FeeAdded by Ord. 2019-52


Events and Operations

Review the table below to see the fees associated with each type of event permit.

Event TypePermit FeeRelevant Ordinance
Exhibits and Trade Shows$60 per eventAdded by Ordinance 2017-82
Revised by Ord. 2021-38
Cutting and Welding$25 per eventAdded by Ordinance 2017-82
Open Flames and Torches$25 per eventAdded by Ordinance 2017-82
Hot Work Operations$25 per eventAdded by Ordinance 2017-82
Carnivals and Fairs$50 per eventAdded by Ordinance 2017-82
Fireworks Displays$150 per eventAdded by Ordinance 2017-82
Revised by Ord. 2021-38
Liquid or Gas-Fueled Vehicles In Buildings$50 AnnuallyAdded by Ord. 2021-38
Repair Garages and Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities$150 AnnuallyAdded by Ord. 2021-38
Fumigation and Fogging$25 per eventAdded by Ord. 2021-38
Temporary Tents (<180 days)$25 per eventAdded by Ord. 2021-38
Temporary Structures (Tents, Construction Trailers >180 days)$50 AnnuallyAdded by Ord. 2021-38
Flammable and Combustible Storage$150 AnnuallyAdded by Ord. 2021-38
Amusement Buildings$150 AnnuallyAdded by Ord. 2021-38
Dry Cleaning Plants$50 AnnuallyAdded by Ord. 2021-38
High-Piled Storage$75 AnnuallyAdded by Ord. 2021-38
Compressed Gas Storage$150 AnnuallyAdded by Ord. 2021-38
Hazardous Materials Operations$150 AnnuallyAdded by Ord.2021-38
Explosives$180 AnnuallyAdded by Ord. 2017-82
Revised by Ord. 2021-38

State Licensed Facility Fees

Review the table below to see the fees associated with each type of state licensed facility.

Facility TypePermit FeeRelevant Ordiance
Daycare$90 Annual FeeAdded by Ordinance 2017-82
Revised by Ord. 2021-38
Nursing Home$180 Annual FeeAdded by Ordinance 2017-82
Revised by Ord. 2021-38
Hospital$240 Annual FeeAdded by Ordinance 2017-82
Revised by Ord. 2021-38
In-Home Facility$60 Annual FeeAdded by Ordinance 2017-82
Revised by Ord. 2021-38