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West Hartford fire alarm AHJ guide

West Hartford ties Fire Marshal plan review to the Building Department permit process and has a local ordinance requiring permits for installation, alteration, repair, or replacement of fire protection systems.

Verified Aug. 21, 2026Fire-protection permit + fees

Quick reference

What is published

Fire Marshal office: 50 South Main Street, Room 204, West Hartford
Office phone: 860-561-8320
Plan-review path: Fire Marshal plan review and fees are generated by applying for a permit through the Building Department.
Local permit rule: Town ordinance requires a Fire Marshal permit before installing, enlarging, altering, removing, repairing, or replacing a fire protection system in covered buildings.
Published fee structure: Town ordinance lists separate fire, mechanical fire-protection, and electrical plan-review fee formulas.

Field impact

What matters on a fire alarm project

Do not treat the building/electrical permit as the only approval path; the town ordinance separately addresses fire-protection-system permits.
Start with the Building Department permit because the Fire Marshal plan review and fees are generated from that process.
If budgeting plan-review costs, use the current ordinance/permit system rather than assuming a flat fee.

Pre-submittal

Contractor checklist

Start the project through the Building Department permit process.
Verify the Fire Marshal permit required for the fire-protection-system scope.
Review current plan-review fees in the permit record/ordinance.
Schedule required field inspection and acceptance before final closeout.

Official sources

The town’s ordinance distinguishes fire, mechanical fire-protection, and electrical review fees. Confirm how the current permit system classifies your exact scope.

West Hartford Fire Marshal’s Office & Prevention ↗ West Hartford Fire Prevention Ordinance / Permit & Fees ↗

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