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South King Fire and Rescue conducts the fire plan review and inspection of new construction and tenant improvements in commercial occupancies. The review process includes but is not limited to pre-application meetings with the Cities of Des Moines and Federal Way, location of fire hydrants, fire department access to all new developments and structures, building permit review and review of fire systems within the structure. Questions regarding the fire review process should be directed to the Fire Marshal's Office (253) 946-7248.
Inspection requests for fire systems shall be made 24 hours in advance by calling (253) 946-7318.
City of Des Moines
The City of Des Moines processes all permit applications for building, fire hydrant availability and fire systems. These applications are routed through the Fire Marshal's Office for review. In most cases the review time is not more than two weeks. All plans shall be submitted at the Building Department Office at:
Des Moines City Hall
21630 11th Avenue, Suite D
Des Moines, WA 98198
(206) 870-7576
www.desmoineswa.gov
If you have any questions about permit fees please call the Building Department.
A Fire Hydrant Availability (PDF) form is required for all new construction and additions. The form shall be turned in to the City of Des Moines Building Department along with a plot plan drawn to scale indicating the addresses of adjoining properties and a Water Availability Certificate that shall be obtained from the appropriate Water District.
Highline Water District
23828 30th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
(206) 824-0375
Lakehaven Utility District
31627-1st Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 941-1516
Water District 54
922 South 219th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
(206) 878-7210
Fire system permits shall be submitted through the Building Department. At least three sets shall be provided (one copy we will retain and one copy for the site).
All submittals shall be accompanied with a Des Moines Fire System Permit Application (PDF) form
City of Federal Way
The City of Federal Way processes all permit applications for building and fire systems. These applications are routed through the Fire Marshal's Office for review. In most cases the review time is not more than two weeks. All plans shall be submitted at the Building Department Office at:
Federal Way City Hall
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
If you have any questions about permit fees please call the Building Department.
A Water Availability Certificate shall be obtained from the appropriate Water District.
Lakehaven Utility District
31627-1st Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 941-1516
Highline Water District
23828 30th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
(206) 824-0375
Tacoma Water
3628 South 35th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 502-8247
All fire system permits are deferred submittals and shall be submitted through the Building Department. At least two sets shall be provided (one copy we will retain and one copy for the site).
Unincorporated King County
A Fire District Receipt is required for new construction permits submitted to King County Department of Development and Environmental Services. A Fire District receipt must be obtained in person for new construction within the boundaries of South King Fire and Rescue. The receipts can be obtained at Federal Way City Hall, Community Development, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington.
King County Department of Development and Environmental Services is the authority having jurisdiction for all permits in the unincorporated areas of South King Fire and Rescue. If you have any questions or need assistance regarding any permits you should contact the Department of Development and Environmental Services, 900 Oakesdale Avenue SW, Renton, WA, (206) 296-6600.
Fire Systems design
Fire sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with the following design criteria:
Sprinkler plans, hydraulic calculations, and check lists shall bear the Certificate of Competency stamp of a currently licensed sprinkler contractor per RCW 18.160. The Office of the State Fire Marshal has provided a list of qualified contractors authorized to design and install fire sprinklers. http://www.wsp.wa.gov/fire/licreports.htm.
Fire alarm systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with the following design criteria:
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