Fire Protection Permits (Sprinkler, Fire Alarm, Kitchen Hood Suppression): Miami restaurant guide

City of Miami Fire-Rescue — Fire Prevention Bureau / Building Department

What it is

Permits and fire plan review for installing or modifying sprinklers, fire alarms and the kitchen hood fire-suppression system.

When a restaurant needs it

When you add or modify a sprinkler or alarm system, or install a commercial cooking hood with suppression (fryers, griddles, ranges).

How to apply

The licensed fire contractor starts the permit in iBuild (standalone or as a sub-permit), pays upfront fees, and uploads shop drawings and cut sheets to ePlan.

Documents you’ll need

Shop drawings (signed/sealed if 50+ devices)
Manufacturer specification and cut sheets
Building info (address, folio, owner)
Qualifier/contractor information
Hood and suppression system drawings (UL 300 listing)

Fee

Varies — upfront fees before upload, then review/permit fees after approval.

Processing time

Varies; often 2–6 weeks.

Renewal

One-time; systems then need periodic inspection and testing tags.

Who files

Filed by the licensed fire protection / alarm contractor (hood ductwork by the licensed mechanical contractor).

Good to know

The City's fire permit page does not separately describe hood suppression permits. Confirm with the Fire Prevention Bureau (305-416-1600) whether yours is filed as a fire or mechanical sub-permit.

Official source

City of Miami — fire alarm or sprinkler permit · City of Miami Fire Prevention Bureau

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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.