Overview

Martin County Fire Prevention conducts annual fire safety inspections for all businesses, licensed facilities, daycares, multifamily buildings, clubhouses, and places of assembly located in unincorporated Martin County. These inspections are performed in compliance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code to ensure the safety of our community. 

All Martin County businesses must pre-pay for their annual Fire Safety Inspections by September 30th each year.

Inspection Fees

Annual inspection fees are based on the building's square footage.

  • 0-2,500 sq. ft.: $50
  • 2,501-5,000 sq. ft.: $100
  • 5,001-20,000 sq. ft.: $200
  • 20,001-100,000 sq. ft.: $300
  • Over 100,000 sq. ft.: $500

Payment Options

Pay Online

Access our secure online payment portal to Pay Fire Inspection Fee.

Need help? See our How to Pay Online Instructions (PDF).

Pay by Mail

Please make checks payable to: Martin County Board of County Commissioners 

Mail your payment to:
Martin County Fire Prevention
800 SE Monterey Road
Stuart, FL 34994

Businesses

During a fire safety inspection, inspectors will evaluate whether conditions at a business site are safe or if there are issues that are liable to cause a fire or endanger lives and property as a result of fire.

If any compliance issues are identified during the inspection, you will be notified promptly and given a reasonable timeframe to correct the deficiencies before any enforcement actions are taken.

Guide to a successful fire inspection

To help you prepare, please refer to our New and Existing Business Fire Safety Inspection Checklist (PDF) — a useful guide to meeting fire code requirements and avoiding non-compliance notices.

Inspection frequency:

Per Martin County ordinance, all commercial occupancies are inspected annually. Once your business has been inspected, it will automatically be included in the Fire Prevention Division’s inspection schedule each year — no need to reschedule.

New businesses must complete a fire safety inspection as part of the Business Tax Receipt process. Before scheduling your inspection, zoning approval from the Growth Management Department is required.

To schedule your new business fire inspection:

After receiving zoning approval and your permit number, please contact Fire Prevention to schedule a new business fire inspection at (772) 288-5633.

Business Tax Receipt Process (PDF)

All food trucks operating in Martin County are required by the Florida Fire Prevention Code to undergo fire safety inspections and display a valid, dated Food Truck inspection sticker, which will be provided upon completion of a successful inspection.

To schedule a food truck inspection:

Call Martin County Fire Prevention at (772) 288-5633. After inspection, fire protection contractors must upload inspection reports to the Compliance Engine database.

Construction, Remodel, Plan Review

Martin County Fire Prevention also performs both plan reviews and construction (technical) inspections to determine fire code compliance for all construction activities involving both new and existing structures built within unincorporated Martin County. 

These inspections must be "passed" prior to occupancy, and range from a visual check of sprinkler and alarm systems to an observed discharge of a special extinguishing system. 

Guidance & Requirements

Please refer to the following resources for construction, remodeling, and plan review requirements:

General Information

Inspection Checklists 

These documents help contractors prepare for inspections and ensure compliance:

Tents, Events, Fireworks

Martin County Fire Prevention issues fire code permits for tents, special events (such as fairs and festivals), and fireworks displays. For permit requirements and inspection guidelines, please visit the following pages:

Contact Us

Should you have any questions or concerns – before, during or after your fire safety inspection, please discuss these with your inspector. Our goal is always to assist you in maintaining a safe environment for your employees and customers.

Martin County Fire Prevention
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
800 SE Monterey Road
Stuart, Florida, 34994
(772) 288-5633