Richmond, VA · City of Richmond
Sprinkler Permit Application
Property owners and contractors use this application to request a City of Richmond permit for sprinkler system work.
What this form is
This application collects owner and contractor details, the job address, work type and scope, project value, and information about the sprinkler system and area served. It is for applying for a sprinkler permit; the application states that it does not authorize work to start, and work must not begin until a permit is posted at the job site. Contractor and business licenses must be on file before a permit is issued.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors applying for a City of Richmond sprinkler permit need to provide the project and sprinkler system information requested on the form.
How to submit it
Owner applicants must complete the Building Permit–Owner Statement and submit it with this application through the City’s OneDrive or by mail. Contractor and business licenses must be on file before a permit is issued.
About notarization
This application does not require a notary; it identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step, and the applicant certifies compliance by submitting it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Sprinkler Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the requested owner, contractor, project, work scope, value, and sprinkler system information.
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Gather Required Documents
If applying as an owner, complete the Building Permit–Owner Statement. Contractor and business licenses must be on file before a permit is issued.
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Submit To The City
Owner applicants submit the owner statement with the application through the City’s OneDrive or by mail.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Sprinkler Permit Application?
- No. The application identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step; the applicant certifies compliance by submitting it.
- How do I submit the Sprinkler Permit Application?
- For owner applicants, submit the completed Building Permit–Owner Statement with the application through the City’s OneDrive or by mail. Contractor and business licenses must be on file before permit issuance.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for owner and contractor information, the job address, work type and scope, contract value, and details about the sprinkler system and area served.
- Can I start work after submitting the application?
- No. The form states that it is an application only and does not authorize work to start. Work must not begin until a permit is posted at the job site.
Need something notarized?
This Sprinkler Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Richmond form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.