Inspections
Fire Inspector in action.
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.
The department's Prevention Team provides new construction plan review to ensure safety codes are being met.
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 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.
The Lakeland Fire Department's fee schedule for fire inspections and permits, until June 30, 2018 is available here.
Find Your Inspector
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.
Fire Inspectors are responsible for different quadrants of the department's service area. Don't know which Fire Inspector is responsible for your area? Check here.
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 FAQs
Have 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 eTrakit
To register for access to eTrakiT complete this registration form and submit the completed form to buildinginspection@lakelandgov.net.