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Permits and Inspections
The Wentzville Fire Protection District utilizes fire prevention codes to ensure the proper installation and maintenance of fire protection and life safety systems, identify and mitigate potential fire and life safety hazards, and ensure buildings are accessible to responding fire and EMS crews in an emergency. The fire district is enforcing the 2021 International Fire, Building, Existing Building and Mechanical Codes, including the 2019 editions of NFPA 13-Installation of Fire Sprinklers and NFPA 72-Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. These codes have been adopted with amendments that can be found within Ordinance 221
Construction Permits
All commercial and multi-family new construction require a permit before construction begins. This includes, but is not limited to, site plans, new buildings, alterations and additions to existing buildings, underground fire mains, fire sprinkler systems, and fire alarm systems. Drawings must be sealed by a Missouri licensed design professional. Fire alarm drawings completed by a NICET level IV designer will be accepted.
To apply for a permit, click on the permit application link below. After the application is submitted, email all plans and documents to:
wfpdpermits@wentzvillefire.org
​After the application and documents have been reviewed, the applicant will be notified and invoiced when permits are approved. The permit is not considered issued until payment is received, and no work may begin until the permit is issued.
To schedule an inspection, please call the office at 636-332-9869. Unless otherwise specified, inspection requests received before 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday will be scheduled for the next business day. We will only contact you if there is an issue with your request. Inspection requests will not be accepted by the Fire Marshal or Inspector via their cell phones. If you need to cancel or reschedule an inspection, please call the office at 636-332-9869.
Operational Permits
Operational permits are required for sale or display of fireworks, carnivals, fairs, exhibits, trade shows, tents and temporary structures, installation of gates, blasting, and storage of blasting agents. Please use the link below to apply for an operational permit.
​After the application and documents have been reviewed, the applicant will be notified and invoiced when permits are approved. The permit is not considered issued until payment is received, and no activities may begin until the permit is issued.
To schedule an inspection, please call the office at 636-332-9869. Unless otherwise specified, inspection requests received before 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday will be scheduled for the next business day. We will only contact you if there is an issue with your request. Inspection requests will not be accepted by the Fire Marshal or Inspector via their cell phones. If you need to cancel or reschedule an inspection, please call the office at 636-332-9869.
Occupancy Permits
Occupancy permits are required for all businesses before conducting operations in newly constructed buildings, existing buildings, or upon the transfer of ownership of a business. Please use the link below to apply for an occupancy permit.
*Please note we do not require permits or inspections for single-family residential homes.
Once the application is received you will receive an invoice that includes instructions on how to submit payment. To schedule an inspection, please call the office at 636-332-9869. Unless otherwise specified, inspection requests received before 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday will be scheduled for the next business day. We will only contact you if there is an issue with your request. Inspection requests will not be accepted by the Fire Marshal or Inspector via their cell phones. If you need to cancel or reschedule an inspection, please call the office at 636-332-9869.
To view a list of items to review prior to your inspection, please click the button below.
Knox Box
A Knox box is required on your building if your building has a fire alarm or sprinkler system. A minimum of a 4400 series box is required. It should be mounted near the front entry approximately 5 feet above grade on the building unless otherwise authorized or directed by the fire code official.
Wentzville FPD is the default agency that should be selected when purchasing a Knox Box, unless the fire code official specified otherwise on your returned construction drawings. If ‘mutual aid’ is specified, select ‘St Charles Co Fire Prot Assn/Emerg Svc’ as the local fire department/agency when ordering.
To learn more, please visit: www.knoxbox.com
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