The El Paso Fire Department Code Compliance Section strives on the goal of minimizing the risk of life and property loss from fire.  By enforcing an adopted fire code and related standards, hazardous conditions can be eliminated or controlled before fire occurs.

All buildings in the City of El Paso must comply with the adopted "International Fire Code, 2000".   The El Paso Fire Department also enforces local amended codes and municipal codes.  In addition to general inspections, there are numerous specific areas where inspections are also required.

These include:

• Building Final Inspections
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Sprinkler Systems
• Hood Extinguisher Systems
• Underground Piping Test
• Building Condemnation
• Complaints from Public

Request for building finals shall be made through this office at least one (1) business day in advance.  The assigned inspector will conduct this inspection the next working day between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.  Stamped plans and permit cards are required to be on the inspection site.  Approval of work done will be noted on the back of the permit card.

Deficiencies found during the inspection will result in disapproval and a red tag shall be issued.  The contractor shall submit for re-inspection after all deficiencies have been corrected and the red tag fee is paid.

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Request for this type of inspection shall be made to this office at least one (1) business day in advance.  City stamped plans must be available with the contractor at the job site.  The assigned inspector will conduct the inspection the next working day between the hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 pm.  The sprinkler contractor must have a separate permit for the sprinkler system.

All pipe joints, sprinkler drops, and main branch lines are to be left exposed for a visual check of leaks.  Several tests are conducted as per NFPA 13 requirements including a 200 psi hydrostatic test.  An approved test of the system would be indicated by the inspector's signature on the permit card.  If the system fails the inspection, a red tag will be issued indicating noncompliance.  The contractor shall submit for re-inspection after all deficiencies have been corrected and the red tag fee paid.

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Any request for this type of inspection shall be submitted at least one (1) day in advance.  Tests shall be conducted to ensure proper installation and operation as required per NFPA Standards.  All pipe joints are to be left exposed for visual inspection of leaks and required piping, thrust blocks, etc.

Testing requirements include a two hour, 200 psi hydrostatic test.  Therefore, pressure must be obtained and maintained two hours before the scheduled test time.

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