Fire Marshal Plan Review & Final Inspection: Nashville restaurant guide
Nashville Fire Marshal's Office
What it is
The Fire Marshal reviews every commercial plan and U&O for fire and life safety (exits, occupant load, alarms, suppression) and inspects before occupancy.
When a restaurant needs it
All commercial transitions, new construction, renovations and U&O permits. A beer permit also requires written Fire Marshal verification.
How to apply
Fire review is triggered by your Codes application: plans go through ePlans, and inspections are requested with the Fire Marshal's online inspection request form using your permit number.
Documents you’ll need
- Plans showing exits, occupant load and fire protection
- Permit number for inspection requests
Good to know
Nashville has adopted the 2024 International Fire Code and the 2024 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. Paper plans are no longer accepted.
Official source
Fire Marshal — Development Services · Fire Marshal — Request an inspection
Answer a few questions about your space and get every permit in order, with a timeline, a cost range, walkthroughs, and every application filled in for you to sign with Open.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.