Contractors wishing to install or up fit any of the fire protection systems listed below must submit plans to the Winston-Salem Fire Department and receive approval prior to commencing work. Each link below lists specific requirements for the respective type of work. Most of the links also include interactive checklists at the bottom of the list of requirements contained therein.
Plan Review Requirements [pdf/4mb/99p]
Key Box (aka "Knox Box") Installation
Fire Alarm Plan Submittal Requirements
Fire Sprinkler/Standpipe Plan Submittal Requirements
Fire Sprinkler ("Small Jobs") Submittal Requirements
Automatic Fire Extinguishing System Plan Submittal Requirements
Tank Installation Plan Submittal Requirements
Access Control Plans (Mag Locks, Electric Strikes, Card Readers, etc.) require a separate building permit. Contact the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Building and Inspections Department for submittal requirements.