San Benito, TX · Cameron County
Fire Code Permit Application
Businesses and commercial project applicants use this application to request a San Benito fire code permit and provide information about the property and proposed use.
What this form is
The San Benito Fire Marshal’s Office requires this application for new businesses, commercial projects, and changes of ownership or occupancy type. It asks for business and property details, applicant contact information, project information, and the permit type requested. Applicants must include construction and site plans; some applicants must also provide written evidence of an agency agreement with the property owner.
Who needs it
Applicants for new businesses, commercial projects, or changes of ownership or occupancy type must submit this application to the San Benito Fire Marshal’s Office.
How to submit it
Email the application to [email protected] with two sets of plans or a PDF of the plans. Pick up reviewed plans at 400 N Travis St, San Benito, TX 78586, and pay by check, money order, or debit or credit card.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; its certification is under penalty of law, but the document does not call for notarization or a sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Fire Code Permit Application PDF.
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Complete And Sign
Provide the business, property, applicant, project, and permit information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Plans
Include two sets of construction and site plans or a PDF of plans. Add any other required documents or mobile vending information.
- 4
Email The Application
Email the application and plans to [email protected].
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Pick Up Reviewed Plans
Pick up reviewed plans at 400 N Travis St, San Benito, TX 78586, and pay by a listed payment method.
Frequently asked questions
- Who needs the Fire Code Permit Application?
- The document says new businesses, commercial projects, and changes of ownership or occupancy type must comply by submitting a Fire Marshal’s Office Fire Code Permit Application.
- What must I include with the application?
- Include two sets of construction and site plans or a PDF of plans. If you are not the property owner, include written evidence of the agency agreement; mobile vending applicants must also submit an itemized service list or food menu.
- Do I need a notary for the Fire Code Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It includes a certification under penalty of law, but does not call for notarization or a sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Fire Code Permit Application?
- Email the application to [email protected] with two sets of plans or a PDF. Pick up reviewed plans at 400 N Travis St, San Benito, TX 78586.
Need something notarized?
This Fire Code Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.