The Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District is committed to providing a clear, efficient, and consistent permitting process to support safe construction and code compliance throughout the community. The following information outlines the requirements, procedures, and coordination involved in obtaining permits and completing plan review for fire protection systems.

Please review the permitting requirements and process outlined below.

Permit Applications and Contractor Registration

Permit applications for fire alarm and sprinkler systems, as well as the Certificate of Registration for sprinkler contractors (if your company has not yet registered with Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District or renewed its 2025 registration), are available on our website under Fire Prevention.

Completed contractor registrations and permit applications must be submitted to the Fire District at: AllBureauInspectors@dbfd.org or cjohnson@dbfd.org

Electronic Plan Review

Electronic plan review is conducted through FSCI. Please Click Here to access their portal.

Submission of Approved Plans

Once your plans have been approved by FSCI, please provide one physical, stamped copy along with any supplemental documentation to our headquarters at:
500 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, IL 60015

Upon receipt and verification, approval will be forwarded to the Village, which will then issue or release the construction permits.

Summary of Permit Process

• Submit plans to FSCI for review
• Submit permit application(s) to the Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District
• Provide a current Certificate of Registration (sprinkler contractors only)
• Deliver or mail a stamped copy of FSCI-approved plans and supplemental documents to Fire District Headquarters