Permits

Any type of work, alteration or new construction impacting a fire protection or a life safety system requires a permit from the Nashua Fire Marshal’s Office.

PLEASE NOTE : STARTING 8/29/2022, OUR FEES HAVE CHANGED PER ORDINANCE 22-023

***UPDATE for submittals - Our office now requires electronic submissions for applications and ONE set of paper plans. ***

Permit Fee Schedule (PDF)

Fire Alarm

Plan submission requirements for review and approval can be found here. Please fill out the basic information on the Fire Alarm System Permit as part of the submission. The Final Acceptance Certification must be submitted prior to scheduling the final inspection. Electronic submissions can be emailed to the Fire Marshals Office.

***UPDATE for submittals - Our office now requires electronic submissions for applications and ONE set of paper plans. ***

Automatic Sprinkler

Plan submission requirements for review and approval can be found here. Please fill out the basic information on the Fire Suppression Permit as part of the submission. The Final Acceptance Certification must be submitted prior to scheduling the final inspection. Electronic submissions can be emailed to the Fire Marshals Office.

***UPDATE for submittals - Our office now requires electronic submissions for applications and ONE set of paper plans. ***

Commercial Kitchen Hood Suppression

Plan submission requirements for review and approval can be found here. The Final Acceptance Certification must be submitted prior to scheduling the final inspection. Electronic submissions can be emailed to the Fire Marshals Office.

***UPDATE for submittals - Our office now requires electronic submissions for applications and ONE set of paper plans. ***

Other Suppression Systems

Plan requirements for other suppression systems not listed above can be found here. The Final Acceptance Certification must be submitted prior to scheduling the final inspection. Electronic submissions can be emailed to the Fire Marshals Office.

***UPDATE for submittals - Our office now requires electronic submissions for applications and ONE set of paper plans. ***

Demolition

Demolition of buildings require a permit to be issued.  Electronic submissions can be emailed to the Fire Marshals Office.

Hot Works

Prior to performing Hot Work, please call our office to determine if the scope of work will require a hired detail.  Electronic submissions can be emailed to the Fire Marshals Office.

Blasting

Blasting Permits have special stipulations and the information can be found here.  Electronic submissions can be emailed to the Fire Marshals Office.

Underground Tank Removal/Abandonment

Underground tank removal/abandonment permit application can be found here.  Electronic submissions can be emailed to the Fire Marshals Office.

Underground Propane Tank Installation

Underground propane tank installation requires a permit. Do not back fill a tank or associated gas tubing prior to an inspection by the Fire Marshal’s Office.  Electronic submissions can be emailed to the Fire Marshals Office.

Underground Storage Tank - Other

Underground storage tank permit for other than propane can be found here. Do not backfill a tank without prior inspection by the Fire Marshal's Office. Electronic submissions can be emailed to the Fire Marshals Office.

Above Ground Storage Tank Installation

Above Ground Storage tank permit application can be found here.  Electronic submissions can be emailed to the Fire Marshals Office.

Flammable & Combustible Commodities Storage

Flammable liquids, gases and solids permit application can be found here. Electronic submissions can be emailed to the Fire Marshals Office.