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Bridgeport fire alarm AHJ guide

Fire Marshal plan review is part of the city permit process, and Bridgeport explicitly includes fire and security alarm systems under its electrical permit requirements.

Verified Aug. 21, 2026Online permit portal

Quick reference

What is published

Fire Marshal office: Bridgeport Fire Marshal Division
Office phone: 203-576-8013
Permit path: Park City Portal through the Building Department
Fire alarm permit note: The city electrical-permit page specifically includes fire and security alarm systems and other low-voltage systems.
Plan review: The Fire Marshal Division performs compliance review of plans and specifications.

Field impact

What matters on a fire alarm project

Before pricing or scheduling work, confirm whether both Fire Marshal review and an electrical permit are required for the project scope.
Bridgeport states that Fire Marshal approval is part of the building-permit process for work subject to the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code.
Use the Park City Portal for permit status and records rather than relying on an old paper workflow.

Pre-submittal

Contractor checklist

Confirm project address and scope in Park City Portal.
Verify Fire Marshal plan-review requirements before submitting the electrical permit.
Include complete fire alarm plans and any required supporting documents.
Schedule final/acceptance activity through the city process before closeout.

Official sources

The city publishes permit and plan-review information in more than one department. Confirm the exact sequence for the project before starting work.

Bridgeport Fire Marshal Division ↗ Bridgeport Electrical Permit ↗ Bridgeport Building Department ↗

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