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Inspections
Fire Inspectors performing plans review.
The Fire Prevention Division conducts fire and life safety inspections in all commercial properties within the City limits on a recurring basis based on the type of occupancy. The inspection process is intended to assist property owners and occupants in preventing potential loss from fire and other safety risks by identifying and informing the occupants of what is needed to comply with the state-mandated Florida Fire Prevention Code.
The Lakeland Fire Department operates in accordance with Rule 69A-60.007 of the Florida Administrative Code, State Statute 633.118, the Florida Fire Prevention Code, and City of Lakeland Ordinance 5703.
Fire Inspector in action.
Effective July 1, 2018, the Lakeland Fire Department (LFD) is establishing a new fee structure for the routine fire inspections that the Prevention Division performs to maintain fire and life safety in the City of Lakeland. The new fee structure comes as a result of a newly adopted resolution. Resolution No. 5450 (Document under ADA Review) outlines the new fee structure that will apply to annual, biennial, and triennial inspections. The fees will be based on the square footage of each structure inspected, utilizing the table below:
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0 - 4,999 sq ft |
$50 |
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5,000 - 11,999 sq ft |
$75 |
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12,000 - 24,999 sq ft |
$125 |
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25,000 - 49,999 sq ft |
$150 |
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50,000 - 74,999 sq ft |
$175 |
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75,000 - 99,999 sq ft |
$200 |
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100,000 - 249,999 sq ft |
$250 |
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250,000 - 499,999 sq ft |
$300 |
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500,000 - 749,999 sq ft |
$350 |
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750,000 - 999,999 sq ft |
$400 |
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1,000,000 ^ sq ft |
$450 |
Fees for fire inspections can be found on your fire inspection report. Please do not submit payment as all fees are billed on your Lakeland Electric account.
Find Your Inspector
Fire Inspectors are responsible for different areas of the department's service area. If you don't know who your fire inspector is, the department has a helpful tool to help you identify which inspector is assigned to your commercial address.
Fire Inspector Finder
The Fire Inspector Finder is easy to use. Just follow the instructions below.
1) Click Here: Fire Inspector Finder;
2) Enter your commercial address in the Address Search;
3) Click in the colored area that corresponds to your address;
4) Find the name and contact information for your assigned inspector in the upper right-hand corner.
If you have difficulty using the tool, please call the Lakeland Fire Department's Prevention Division at (863) 834-8201 for assistance.
Fire Inspectors/ Investigators
Scheduling an Inspection
If you would like to schedule a fire inspection or have any questions about the permitting and inspection process, please contact your respective Fire Inspector.
Please allow at least 24 hours advance notice when making inspection arrangements. If you have an immediate need for a Fire Inspector, outside of their regular hours listed below, please contact the Prevention Division at 863-834-8201
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Electronic Permitting FAQsHave questions about the new electronic permitting process? Learn more about the new electronics permitting process for fire permits here.
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Register for eTrakitTo register for access to eTrakiT complete this registration form and submit the completed form to buildinginspection@lakelandgov.net.