Apply for permits, upload documents, pay fees when due, track review status, and request inspections through the Community Fire Protection District Customer Portal.
Create a portal account before starting an application. Have the project address, contact information, required plans, and supporting documents available before you begin. All building and permit submittals must be completed digitally through the Customer Portal.
Select the permit type that best matches your commercial project or occupancy.
Create an account, submit a permit application, upload plans and supporting documents, and monitor the status of active applications and permits.
Review District comments, provide requested corrections, and pay fees when you are notified they are due.
Create a Customer Portal account or sign in to your existing account.
Choose the permit application that matches your commercial project or occupancy.
Complete the application and upload required plans and supporting documents.
District staff review the submittal, assess fees, and notify you if additional information or revisions are required.
Pay applicable fees when notified. Work may begin only after approval and permit issuance. Request required inspections through the portal.
A Commercial Building Permit is required for commercial construction projects and related fire protection system work within the District. This includes new commercial buildings, tenant-finish projects, commercial remodels, fire alarm work, sprinkler work, and other fire protection system work requiring Fire District review and approval.
A Commercial Occupancy Permit is required before occupying a commercial building or tenant space within Community Fire Protection District. Use this permit for new tenants, a change of occupancy, or occupancy of a commercial suite or building space. Occupancy permits are not required for residential occupancies.
Residential projects: Community Fire Protection District does not require building permits for one- and two-family dwellings. Occupancy permits are not required for residential occupancies.
Municipal permits: Applying to Community Fire Protection District does not replace permit requirements of the municipality having jurisdiction. Applicants may also need to obtain permits from the applicable municipality or St. Louis County.
Permit fees: Building permit fees are due before permit issuance. Credit-card payments made through the portal are subject to a 3% surcharge, with a $2.00 minimum. Electronic-check payments include a flat $2.00 fee.
What happens next: After submission, Fire Marshal’s Office staff review the application and plans. You will be notified through the Customer Portal if additional information, revisions, or fees are required.
District Administrative Offices are closed on the following holidays:
For help creating an account, starting an application, uploading documents, or checking permit status, contact the Fire Marshal’s Office. Please include the project address and permit number, if available, in your message.
firemarshal@communityfpd.org
(314) 428-1128
After creating an account, watch for messages from noreply@smartgovcommunity.com. Check your spam or junk folder if you do not receive the confirmation email.