Corpus Christi, TX · Nueces County
Request for Modifications or Alternate Materials and Methods Review
Project designers and owners use this request to ask the Fire Marshal’s Office to review proposed fire code modifications, alternate materials, or alternate construction methods.
What this form is
Use this request to seek review of a proposed modification to fire code provisions or alternate materials, methods of construction, or protection. The applicant provides project and construction details, identifies applicable code sections, explains the request, and demonstrates conformity and equivalence. Submit the form with supporting documents, such as plans, calculations, specifications, or test reports, for review by the Fire Marshal’s Office Protection Engineer.
Who needs it
Project designers and owners seeking review of a proposed fire code modification or alternate materials, construction methods, or protection submit this request.
How to submit it
Submit the form and supporting documents to the Fire Marshal’s Office Protection Engineer at 2406 Leopard Street, Suite 300, Corpus Christi, Texas 78408. The form also lists [email protected] and 361-826-3930.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and, if applicable, the owner sign the accompanying request letter, which is not identified as sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Request
Download the Fire Code Modification or Alternate Materials and Methods Review request.
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Complete Applicant Information
Complete Section 1 with project, owner, applicant, construction, occupancy, and request details.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include supporting materials such as plans, calculations, specifications, test reports, and the request letter described in the document.
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Submit To The Fire Marshal’s Office
Send the form and supporting documents to the Fire Marshal’s Office Protection Engineer at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Fire Code Modification Request do?
- It lets project designers and owners request review of a proposed fire code modification or alternate materials, construction methods, or protection, with supporting information for the Fire Marshal’s Office.
- What supporting documents should I include?
- The form requests supporting documents such as building plans, calculations, specifications, and test reports. Its accompanying request-letter example also describes technical data, engineering calculations, and other information that may support the request.
- Do I need a notary for the Fire Code Modification Request?
- No. This document is signed without a notary. The accompanying request letter calls for the applicant’s signature and, if applicable, the owner’s signature; it is not identified as sworn.
- How do I submit the Fire Code Modification Request?
- Submit the form and supporting documents to the Fire Marshal’s Office Protection Engineer at 2406 Leopard Street, Suite 300, Corpus Christi, Texas 78408. The form also lists an email address and phone number.
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