Creve Coeur Fire Protection District
Creve Coeur Fire Protection District Permits
The District issues permits to ensure all residential and commercial properties comply with local and state fire and life safety regulations. Whether you are seeking permission for a new construction project or installing a new fire alarm system, this page provides guidance on everything district residents need to know, including:
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Permit requirements
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What permits are required
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Application process
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Required inspections
Notice To Contractors
Effective Monday, September 8, 2025, all future fire alarm projects involving a fire alarm head
end (FACP/FACU) replacement will require full engineer-signed/sealed fire alarm plans to
include full floor plans with spec book and battery calculations if applicable. The floor plans
must include the location of all initiation and notification devices.
Additionally, all access control points and all mechanical devices, including Building Automation/Management Systems (BAS/BMS), required by code to be integrated with the fire alarm system must be depicted. The fire alarm system matrix must account for all the aforementioned.
All digital plans with a corresponding completed application should be submitted via email to plans@ccfire.org. Please ensure that the subject line contains the address of the job, including suite number if applicable, as well as the type of permit for which you are applying.
Note: Plans must be submitted as a single attachment. The application must be a second attachment. Cut sheets must be submitted as a single, separate attachment.
All existing requirements for plan submissions still apply. This includes having been reviewed and stamped by the correct Building Division, if applicable, prior to submitting to the Fire District. Please review our Required Permits sheet, located below, for all existing requirements.
Creve Coeur Required Permits
Building Permit Application & Requirements
Pyrotechnic Display Permit Application and Instructions
Bonfire/Campfire Permit Instruction Sheet
Bonfire/Campfire Permit Application for Organizations
What Permits Are Required?
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I Need To Submit Site Plans for Review?
*Note: Please view the Required Permits section to see what else the Fire District permits.
Yes. We review both commercial and residential site plans. A separate Underground plan submission reviews water supplies, including fire mains and hydrants.
Where Do I Submit the Architectural Plans for Review?
Commercial projects in the cities of Creve Coeur and Maryland Heights, as well as those in unincorporated St. Louis County, must first be reviewed by the respective building departments. Once approved, digital submission of the city/county-stamped plans to the Fire District is required.
How Long Does Plan Review Take?
Depending on the volume and size of current submittals, the average turnaround time is 14 business days. We review plans in the order we receive them without exception.
Can I Download A Copy Of the Permit Application?
Yes. You must fill out the application in its entirety and submit it with the plans.
What Are the Spacing Requirements for Fire Hydrants?
The maximum distance for commercial spaces is 300-feet, and 500-feet for residential.
What Inspections Do I Need To Have Completed Before I Call-in for My Fire Inspection?
For rough or framing, ceiling cover, or final inspections, you must have all St. Louis County Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) inspections completed and signed-off by the respective inspector prior to contacting the Fire District.
Does The Fire District Perform Residential Occupancy Inspections?
No. You must contact the building department in the jurisdiction where your residence is located.
Do I Call The Fire District Before the City Or County Building Inspector?
Yes. Call the Fire District for inspection prior to the City or County. However, should you contact us on the same day, the fire inspector must sign-off prior to the building inspector. Many times the building and fire inspector will arrive at the same time and conduct the inspection simultaneously; this is a courtesy and not required. Concurrent inspections may not be possible depending on various factors.
If A Fine Is Assessed On My Project, How Do I Pay It And What Are the Consequences?
If a fine has been assessed subsequent to an inspection, you must pay $200.00 by check, in
person at the Administrative Center. No inspections may be scheduled until the fine is paid.
Does the Fire District Allow Temporary Occupancy Of Commercial Projects?
Yes. The Fire District will issue a temporary occupancy permit (T.O.P.) as long as the jurisdiction's building department concurs. All life safety systems, including fire alarms and all corresponding components, sprinklers, emergency/exit lighting, hood suppression systems, access control, and fire extinguishers, are required to be in place, inspected, and approved by all jurisdictions.
*Note: You must pre-test all life safety systems prior to calling for a T.O.P. inspection.
Do I need a Knox Box On My building?
You are required by Fire District ordinance to have a Knox Box on your building when you have
a monitored fire alarm or sprinkler system. If you do not have a monitored fire alarm or sprinkler system, we recommend that you still consider installing a Knox Box for Fire District access. Please visit www.knoxbox.com to place your order.
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