North Richland Hills, TX · Tarrant County
Residential Fire Sprinkler Affidavit
A notarized notice a home builder in North Richland Hills records when the builder invokes the state exception allowing a residential fire sprinkler system to be omitted.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Under Section 98-142 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances and the state exception in the International Residential Code, a builder that opts out of installing a residential fire sprinkler system must provide a recorded notice to that effect. The builder's statement is signed before a notary public so future owners and the city have a sworn, recorded record of the decision.
Who needs it
Home builders in North Richland Hills who invoke the state exception to omit a residential fire sprinkler system from a new dwelling.
Why it needs a notary
The builder's notice must be signed before a notary public, with the notary's commission expiration recorded on the form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Residential Fire Sprinkler Affidavit from North Richland Hills' Forms & Applications page.
- 2
Fill In Builder and Address Details
Enter the builder's name, dwelling address, and legal description.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary at Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on camera, verify your identity, and sign the notice before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized affidavit to North Richland Hills' permit office for the record.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from North Richland Hills. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the North Richland Hills Fire Sprinkler Affidavit notarized online?
- Fill in the builder, dwelling address, and legal description, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary to sign the notice.
- Do I need to notarize the Fire Sprinkler Affidavit?
- Yes. The builder's notice invoking the sprinkler exception must be signed before a notary before the city will record it.
- Who signs the Fire Sprinkler Affidavit?
- The original builder of the dwelling who is invoking the state exception to omit a fire sprinkler system.
- Can an online notary notarize a North Richland Hills builder notice?
- Yes, Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by commissioned online notaries; check with the city if you are unsure whether they will accept it.