Location and Contact Information

200 Houston Street
Richmond, TX 77469
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Non-emergency: (281) 238-1210
Emergency: Call 911 

2015 International Fire Code

The City of Richmond has adopted the 2015 International Fire Code (Ordinance No. 2019-32). Effective August 19, 2019, all plan submittals shall meet the requirements of the 2015 IFC.  Section 102.7 of the 2015 IFC references the following NFPA standard versions: 

• NFPA 13, 2013 Edition
• NFPA 13D, 2013 Edition 
• NFPA 13R, 2013 Edition
• NFPA 14, 2013 Edition
• NFPA 24, 2013 Edition
• NFPA 25, 2014 Edition
• NFPA 30, 2015 Edition
• NFPA 72, 2013 Edition

This list is not all inclusive (see chapter 80)

 

Plan Submittal and Permitting 

All plans are to be submitted electronically through the city's Permit Office (Building Department). 

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Phone: (281) 232-6871 Fax: (281) 238-1215

https://www.richmondtx.gov/departments/building-department/customer-service-portal

 

 Required Access Control, FDC Locks & Padlocks (Knox®)  

A KnoxBox® is a secure key box that is manufactured by the Knox® company. The KnoxBox® can only be opened with a master key that is produced for first responders and must be ordered directly from Knox® through a secure account. In the event of an emergency, the KnoxBox® allows first responders to access secure locations in a timely manner while reducing, or potentially eliminating, property damage. Click the link to order https://www.knoxbox.com/houston-tx-msa 

The fire department connects to FDCs on your building to supplement water to your sprinkler system. Unprotected FDCs are vulnerable to vandalism and debris that can prevent the flow of water. Knox FDC Locks protect connections and keep pipes clean ensuring the maximum flow of water to sprinklers.  Click the link to order https://www.knoxbox.com/houston-tx-msa 

Knox Padlocks allows for shared access via sub-mastered. Utilizes Knox master key solution and can provide access through manual and mechanical gates. Click the link to order https://www.knoxbox.com/houston-tx-msa 

 

Gated Access (Click2Enter)

Click2Enter does away with all of the cumbersome keys, access control codes, and remote control actuators, because every emergency response vehicle and responder carries the key-their mobile or portable radio transceiver. Just a simple 'click' of the radio transmitter button is all that's required to open gates, parking arms, doors, and commercial roll-up doors. https://www.click2enter.net

 

Fire Protection System Inspection, Testing & Maintenance

All fire protection systems in the City of Richmond are required by the fire code to be inspected tested and maintained on regular intervals.  Please see fire code for schedule 2015 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC Digital Codes (iccsafe.org). The purpose of these inspections is to ensure the system will operate properly in the event of an incident, ensuring a safe environment by minimizing the risk of life and property loss. 

The Richmond Fire Department has contracted with BRYCER, LLC to help manage the fire protections systems inspection, testing and maintenance program. All contractors who perform inspection, testing and maintenance services of fire protection systems are required to electronically submit all compliant and non-compliant reports to the department via www.thecomplianceengine.com

Fire Protections Systems electronically tracked will include:  

• Active Smoke Control Systems
• Automatic Closing Fire Assemblies
• Commercial Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems (cleaning & testing)
• Emergency generators
• Emergency Responder Radio Coverage
• Gas Detection Systems
• Fire Sprinkler Systems
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Fire pumps
• Special Suppression/clean-agent systems
• Standpipes
• Paint/Spray booth

Contractors are required to submit test results to the Richmond Fire Marshal’s Office on behalf of their customers.  Register with The Compliance Engine here.

Contact BRYCER, LLC for any training/support related questions at 1-630-413-9511 or email support@mybrycer.com