Fee schedules—Payable to fire prevention bureau.

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 9-40-4

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Sec. 9-40-4. - Fee schedules—Payable to fire prevention bureau. Fees, charges and permits are hereinafter set out as follows, and shall apply to any applicant, owner, operation, licensee or corporation, as defined in this chapter: A. Original inspections. Original inspection for occupancies which require fire department approval for state licensing, including but not limited to: Day care centers | $75.00 Adult day care centers | $75.00 Residential board and care homes | $75.00 Day treatment centers | $75.00 Institutional occupancies | $100.00 Alcohol and drug care centers | $75.00 B. Yearly inspections. Annual re-inspection for occupancies which require fire department for state licensing, including but not limited to: Day care centers | $50.00 Adult day care centers | $50.00 Residential board and care homes | $50.00 Day treatment centers | $50.00 Institutional occupancies | $100.00 Alcohol and drug care centers | $50.00 C. Plans review for new installations. Following fees including plans review and two approval inspections for new installations. Fire pump installation | $25.00 Plus per 250 gpm | $50.00 Fire suppression system (hood and duct system) | $100.00 Smoke and heat detection system | $100.00 Standpipe system | $100.00 Sprinkler system (each system) | $100.00 Dry/wet chemical system | $100.00 Carbon dioxide system | $100.00 Foam system | $100.00 Fire alarm system: a. 1—5 stories | $100.00 b. 6 plus stories | $150.00 Transmitter installation for purpose of supervising a fire protection system | $50.00 Point of connection to fire alarm by central station to monitoring system | $50.00 Private fire hydrant installation | $50.00 Each additional fire hydrant | $25.00 Flammable liquid storage room | $75.00 Flammable liquid storage building | $100.00 Hazardous chemical storage room | $75.00 Hazardous chemical storage building | $100.00 Paint spray booth | $50.00 Paint spray room/area | $100.00 Installation of inside/outside above ground flammable/combustible liquid storage tank | $100.00 Installation of inside/outside above ground hazardous chemical storage tank | $100.00 Liquid petroleum storage tank (120 gallons plus) | $100.00 Cryogenic storage tank | $100.00 D. Plans review for alterations. Fees include plans review and two approval inspections. Fire suppression system (hood and duct system) | $50.00 Smoke and heat detection system | $100.00 Halon system | $50.00 Dry/wet chemical system | $50.00 Carbon dioxide system | $50.00 Foam system | $50.00 Sprinkler system (10+ heads) | $50.00 Fire alarm system: a. 1—5 stories | $50.00 b. 6 plus stories | $75.00 Flammable liquid storage room | $75.00 Flammable liquid storage building | $100.00 Hazardous chemical storage room | $75.00 Hazardous chemical storage building | $100.00 Paint spray booth | $50.00 Paint spray room area | $100.00 Installation of inside/outside above ground flammable/combustible liquid storage tank | $100.00 Installation of inside/outside above ground hazardous chemical storage tank | $100.00 Liquid petroleum storage tank (120 gallons plus) | $100.00 Cryogenic storage tank | $100.00 E. Miscellaneous permits and fees. Fireworks, pyrotechnic, or flame effect display (Standby firefighter requires additional cost) | $25.00 Tent inspection (over 400 square feet) | $25.00 Cutting and welding | $25.00 Flammable and combustible liquid underground tank test | $50.00 Flammable and combustible liquid line test | $50.00 Flammable and combustible liquid tank removal | $50.00 Use, handle or store explosives | $50.00 Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle (annual) | $50.00 901 fire report | $10.00 Fire investigation report | $25.00 Fire inspection report: a. First page | $10.00 b. Each additional page | $1.00 Fire inspection required by alcohol commission | $50.00 Fire inspection photos (per each photo) | $10.00 Permit for approved, controlled, open burning | $50.00 Inspection requested for insurance (charge per hour or similar purpose) | $25.00 High piled combustible storage, exceeding 500 square feet (for compliance with chapter 32, International Fire Code) | $100.00 (Code 1985, § 14-113; Ord. No. 4192, § 1, 6-22-1993; Ord. No. 5700, § (a), 8-28-2018; Ord. No. 5809, 11-16-2021)

Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT9HESA_CH9-40FIPRINCHPE_S9-40-4FESCAYFIPRBUFetched: 10/28/2026