Fire Marshal

The Prosper Fire Department and Fire Marshal’s Office created this library for the sole purpose of providing information to our citizens, business owners, contractors and insurance industry with a single goal, to provide the safest community for our citizens.

Several important links to free sites like NFPA, ICC, SFMO, and many others can be found on this page.

2021 Town Fire Code

The 2021 International Fire Code (with amendments) was recently adopted by the Town of Prosper.  Beginning April 1st, 2023, the 2021 IFC will be enforced.  The link to the full ordinance is below.

Bureau Veritas

Effective Immediately

Bureau Veritas is the exclusive 3rd Party Plan Review and Inspection firm for all “New and Remodel Commercial and Residential Construction Fire Service” related projects. (All related expenses are the responsibility of the contractor, owner, or designated agent).

All inspection requests and plan review submissions shall be made through Bureau Veritas. Please contact them at the following:

Bureau Veritas
100 E 15th Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Phone: 817-335-8111
Email Bureau Veritas

Prosper Fire Department Ordinance/Amendments

  1. Ord. 2023-12 Adopting 2021 Fire Code 01.24.23 (PDF)

3rd Party Plan Review

  1. 3rd Party Plan Review & Inspections (PDF)

ISO Information

  1. 2019 ISO Notification Letter (PDF)

General Contractor Information

  1. Inspection Request Form (PDF)
  2. Procedures for Release for Vertical Construction (PDF)
  3. Prosper Signage Requirements (PDF)
  4. Top Reasons Fire Alarm Systems Fail Inspection (PDF)

Fire Alarm Systems

  1. Fire Alarm Contractor's Guide to Success (PDF)
  2. Fire Alarm Pre-Test Guide (PDF)
  3. Guidelines for Duct Detector Testing (PDF)
  4. Guidelines for Supervising Station Methods (PDF)
  5. NFPA Guide - Fire Alarm System Installations (PDF)
  6. NFPA-NEC Guide to Wire & Box Installation (PDF)
  7. Top Reasons Fire Alarm Systems Fail Inspection (PDF)

Sprinkler Systems

  1. Hydrant Flow Test - Mandate (PDF)
  2. NFPA Guide - Dry Pipe System Installations (PDF)
  3. NFPA Guide - Wet Pipe System Installations (PDF)
  4. Original Sprinkler Installation Tags (PDF)
  5. Procedures for Testing & Flowing Fire Hydrants (PDF)
  6. Sprinkler Contractor's Guide to Success (PDF)
  7. Sprinkler Suppression System Documents Cabinet (PDF)
  8. Top Reasons Fire Alarm Systems Fail Inspection (PDF)

Hydrant Flow Tests

  1. Hydrant Flow Test - Mandate (PDF)
  2. Procedures for Testing & Flowing Fire Hydrants (PDF)

Underground Fire Service Systems

  1. NFPA Guide for Underground Fire Service Installations (PDF)
  2. Underground Fire Service Installation Diagram (PDF)

Alternative Suppression Systems

  1. Example Hood Suppression System Submittal (PDF)
  2. NFPA Guide - Kitchen Hood System Installations (PDF)
  3. Top Reasons Hood Suppression Systems Fail Inspections (PDF)

ERCS Systems

  1. AHJ Specification for ERCS Systems (PDF)
  2. BDA System Design Drawing Example (PDF)

Access Control

  1. Gate Access Control Submittal Guidelines (PDF)

Knox Box Information

  1. Knox Authorization Order Form (PDF)
  2. Knox Box Information (PDF)
  3. Residential Knox Product Authorization Form (PDF)

Mobile Food Vendors

  1. Canopy-Tent Food Vendor Guide (PDF)
  2. Hot Food Unit Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  3. Inspection Fees and Procedures (PDF)
  4. Inspection Request Form (PDF)
  5. Mobile Food Vendor Guide (PDF)
  6. Top Reasons Hot Food Units Fail Inspections (PDF)

Fireworks Displays

  1. Fireworks Display and Hazardous Transportation Permit Application (PDF)
  2. Fireworks Guidelines Submittal Requirements (PDF)
  3. Fireworks Permit Checklist (PDF)
  4. Prosper Fireworks Ordinance (PDF)

Permits

  1. Temporary Structure Permit Application (PDF)

General Businesses Annual Inspection Guide

  1. Apartment Annual Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  2. Assembly Annual Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  3. Assisted Living Annual Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  4. Day Care Annual Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  5. Fire Lane Speed Cushions (PDF)
  6. Foster Family Annual Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  7. General Structure Annual Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  8. Introduction to Fire and Life Safety Inspections (PDF)
  9. Multi-Tenant Annual Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  10. Top Reasons Fire and Life Safety Inspections Fail (PDF)

General Information

  1. 911 Addressing Guide (PDF)
  2. Smoke Alarm Tips and Disposal (PDF)

Important Links to Informative Websites

  1. Important Links to Informative Websites (PDF)

Outdoor Burning

  1. Outdoor Burn Application (PDF)

Fire Pit Safety

  1. Fire Pit Safety Guidelines (PDF)