Inspections

The Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for inspecting new and existing buildings. The purpose of the Fire and Life Safety Inspection Program is to ensure safe businesses and to provide risk reduction to building owners, employees, customers, tenants, visitors, and firefighters in case of a fire or other emergency in the building. Fire and life safety inspections and pre-fire planning are part of our Fire Prevention Program which places a high priority on the welfare and safety of the public while minimizing potential fire and life safety hazards. These inspections are necessary for the safety of the individuals and patrons of this building to ensure that any preventable future incident may be averted.

Inspection Checklists

10 Common Violations in Commercial Inspections
Commercial Exhaust
Food Trucks
Vacation Rentals
Special Events
- Food Booth and Safety Requirement
NFPA Fire Safety Survey

Property Emergency Contact Information Request

Monroe County Fire Department requests emergency contact information and other pertinent property information that may affect emergency responses to your property.

Update/Add Emergency Contact Information

This form is conditional on verification from Monroe County Fire Department and does not guarantee immediate action. Preference is to have at least two points of contact along with contact numbers.

Request an Annual Fire and Life Safety Inspection

To request a daycare or vacation rental inspection, fill out the form below.

Fire and Life Safety Inspection Request Form

General permitting inspections are done through the Monroe County Building Department, not through Monroe County Fire Rescue. To request a general building department inspection, call the IVR system at 305-295-5160 or visit the building department website.

Monroe County Building Department Inspection Request

Annual Fire and Life Safety Inspection Fees

Resolution 104-2020 adopted the Fire Prevention Inspection Fee Schedule that will become effective October 1, 2021.

Major Occupancy Classifications

Group	Occupancy Classification	Occupancy Load	Fee
B / M	Business / Mercantile	Under 1,000 SF 1,000 - 9,999 SF 10,000 - 19,999 SF 20,000 SF +	$100 $200 $300 $400
R-1	Vacation Rentals	1 bedroom 2 - 3 bedrooms 4+ bedrooms	$100 $200 $300
R-1	Transient: Hotel / Motel	Under 1,000 SF 1,000 - 9,999 SF 10,000 - 19,999 SF 20,000 SF +	$100 $200 $300 $400
A-1, A-2, A-3	Assembly	Up to 49 50 - 99 100 - 300 301 - 1,000 1,000 +	$100 $150 $200 $250 $300
E	Daycare; Occupancies with 5 or more infants less than 2 1/2 yrs and children to 5 yrs	5 - 10 11 - 20 21 - 50 51 +	$100 $150 $200 $250
F-1	Industrial / Manufacturing: Primarily used for industrial, manufacturing, fabrication, repairs; Body Shops, Boat Yards, Welding/Fabrication, Powder Coating, etc.	0 - 1,000 1,001 - 5,000 5,001 - 10,000 10,001 +	$100 $150 $200 $300

High Hazard

Occupancy Classification	Occupancy Load	Fee
Refer to NFPA 30: Flammable / Combustible Liquids (Gasoline, Diesel)	0 - 30,000 gal. Aggregate 30,001 - 60,000 gal. Aggregate 60,001 gal. +	$100 $200 $300
Refer to NFPA 58: LPG Code (Propane)	0 - 30,000 gal. Aggregate 30,001 - 60,000 gal. Aggregate 60,001 gal. +	$100 $200 $300
Refer: Piers, Wharfs, Docking Facilities	5 - 20 slips 21 - 40 slips > 40 slips	$100 $150 $200

Health Care

Group	Occupancy Classification	Occupancy Load	Fee
I	Hospitals: based on number of beds	1 - 100 beds Each additional bed Maximum Fee	$200 $20 $400

Special Events - Fireworks

Group	Classification	Fee
FW	Fireworks, Pyrotechnic Displays, Flame	$200
	Operators Certification; Annual Renewal	$150
	Open Burning - FINE - not permitted by Florida Forest Service	$400

Special Events - Public Assembly; Outside

Group	Classification	Occupancy Load	Fee
PA	Public Assembly	0 - 250 251 - 350 351 - 999 < 999	$150 $200 $300 $400

Special Events - Support

Group	Occupancy Classification	Occupancy Load	Fee
PA	Temporary; Tents, Awnings, Tarps, etc.	0 - 15 temporary structures 16 - 25 1,250 SF aggregate structures	$75 $100 $175

Special Events - Public Assembly; Inside

Group	Occupancy Classification	Occupancy Load	Fee
PA	Trade Shows, Festivals, Exhibits, Haunted Houses, etc.	0 - 100 persons 101 - 300 persons 301 - 1,000 persons > 1,000 persons	$100 $150 $200 $300

Storage Facilities

Group	Occupancy Classification	Number of Units or Sq. Ft.		Fee
S	Storage; Marinas, Boat Storage	Boat dry storage; base fee		$100
		Open rack storage; Including fire suppression test	0 - 25 bunks 26-100 bunks > 100 bunks	$100 $200 $300
		Covered bunk storage; Including fire suppression test	0 - 25 bunks 26-100 bunks > 100 bunks	$150 $250 $350
	Storage; Self-Storage Units	0 - 1,000 SF 1,001 - 5,000 SF 5,001 - 10,000 SF 10,001 - 20,000 SF > 20,000 SF		$100 $200 $300 $400 $500
	Storage; Aircraft Hangars	< 12,000 SF 12,000 - 40,000 SF > 40,000 SF		$100 $250 $400

Mobile Home / RV Parks

Group	Occupancy Classification	Number of units	Fee
	Mobile Home Park	0 - 25 sites 26 - 75 sites > 75 sites	$100 $150 $200
	RV Park	5 - 25 sites 26 - 75 sites > 75 sites	$100 $150 $200

Fire Suppression Systems

Group	Occupancy Classification	Number of units	Fee
A / B	Temporary Mobile Food Truck / Concession trailer	Per Hood / Plenum	$100
Refer: NFPA 13 NFPA 14 NFPA 20 NFPA 25	Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Test and Recertification Standpipes Test and Recertification Fire Pumps Test and Recertification	0 - 20 heads 21 - 49 heads > 49 heads Complete system Complete system	$200 $300 $400 $300 $300