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Escambia County Fire Rescue

Office of Fire Prevention

The Office of Fire Prevention serves the fire and life-safety needs of Escambia County. The office reviews plans, issues permits and conducts inspections for fire protection systems, special-event tents, operational permits and fireworks exhibitions.

Fire and life-safety inspections are performed for commercial buildings throughout Escambia County, excluding the city of Pensacola.

  • Plan reviews
  • Permitting
  • Fire inspections
  • Special-event tents
  • Fireworks exhibitions

Application and plan submission

Submit your application packet

In office or by mail

Hard-copy submission

  • Completed application packet
  • Three sets of hard-copy stamped and sealed shop drawings
  • Cutsheets and calculation documents
Email

Electronic submission

  • Completed application packet
  • One electronic set of stamped and sealed shop drawings
  • Cutsheets and calculation documents

Permitted work

Schedule an inspection

Inspection requests for permitted work may be submitted using any of the following methods.

Telephone

IVR System

Call the automated inspection request system and choose Option 5.

866-957-3764

Questions or assistance

Contact the Office of Fire Prevention


Permitting Application Forms

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The mission of Escambia County government is to provide efficient, responsive services that enhance our quality of life, meet common needs and promote a safe and healthy community.

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