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Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Plan Printing for Fire Marshal Submittals
By Eli Gewirtzman, Owner · Last checked Oct 24, 2026
Fire protection jobs add up to a lot of paper: sets for each riser or alarm system, resubmittals, and a stamped copy for the site. This page covers what fire marshals typically ask for and how to get the sets printed and shipped fast.
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Short answer: some fire marshal offices still ask for three paper sets of scaled sprinkler or alarm drawings, plus calculations and cut sheets, even when they also take files. Garland and Abilene, Texas both say at least 3 sets. Print at the drawn size, to scale, and keep the approved, stamped set on site. At $1.95 per sheet, three copies of a 6-sheet sprinkler set is $35.10 to print.
What fire marshals ask for: two real examples
Garland, Texas Fire Marshal’s Office (submittal requirements):
- Paper route: “At least three (3) copies of plans (can be submitted on flash drive or CD but paper copies still needed).” “One set will be kept for record.”
- Underground (civil) fire line plans: “Need at least 4-6 copies.”
- Sprinklers: “each riser is considered its own system, and will be permitted separately.”
- Electronic route: approved plans are “electronically stamped, and then emailed back,” and “you will need to print both your plans and permit” and “must have a copy of the stamped plans and signed permit on site while work is being done.”
Abilene, Texas (fire sprinkler guidelines):
- “Submit at least 3 sets of scaled drawings, hydraulic calculations, sprinkler component cutsheets” with the permit application.
- “At least one set submitted for review shall bear an original stamp.” A print of a stamped PDF isn’t an original stamp, so that set has to come stamped from the designer.
Your local fire marshal’s checklist is the final word. If it takes electronic files, you may still need to print the approved set for the site.
What’s in the sets
- Sprinkler: riser and system layout drawings, pipe sizes and hanger details, hydraulic calculations, and product cut sheets.
- Fire alarm: device layout drawings, riser and wiring diagrams, battery calculations, and equipment data sheets.
- Underground: fire line, hydrant and FDC locations on the site plan.
Our sizes start at 17×22, so print letter-size calcs and cut sheets on an office printer and upload only the large drawing sheets, as one PDF.
Sizes and scale
Sprinkler and alarm drawings are scaled layouts, so print them at the size they were drawn (24×36, 30×42 and 36×48 are common for larger buildings). Don’t use “fit to page.” Check sheet sizes with the free PDF page size checker, and see our blueprint scale guide. Every size is the same price per sheet.
What it costs
Printing only, before shipping. $1.95 per sheet B&W, $3.75 color, same price at every size from 17×22 to 36×48, 20 lb bond, the same as all our plan printing.
| Example | Sheets | Printing | With code WELCOME20 (20% off printing on your first order) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire alarm set, 4 sheets, 3 copies | 12 | $23.40 | $18.72 |
| Sprinkler riser, 6 sheets, 3 copies | 18 | $35.10 | $28.08 |
| Sprinkler set, 10 sheets, 3 copies | 30 | $58.50 | $46.80 |
| Approved set for the site, 10 sheets, 1 copy | 10 | $19.50 | $15.60 |
Price your own job with the plan printing cost calculator.
Resubmittals and the job-site set
Fire marshal comments usually mean a few revised sheets, not a whole new set. Print just the changed sheets: printing revised sheets. After approval, ship the stamped set straight to the site: ship plans to a job site. More on shop drawings in general: shop drawing printing.
Frequently asked questions
How many sets of sprinkler drawings does the fire marshal need?
It depends on the office. Some ask for three paper sets: Garland and Abilene, Texas both ask for at least three. Check your fire marshal’s submittal checklist.
Do I still need paper if the fire marshal accepts electronic plans?
Often for the site. Garland, for example, emails back electronically stamped plans and requires a printed copy of the stamped plans and signed permit on site while work is done.
What size are fire sprinkler drawings printed on?
The size they were drawn at, commonly 24×36 or larger for big buildings. Print to scale, never “fit to page.”
Can you print fire protection drawings that are already sealed?
Yes, from the PDF. We print it using the sheet size you select, so the seal and signature print as they appear. We don’t stamp, seal or sign drawings ourselves.
Can you print just the revised sheets after plan review?
Yes. There’s no minimum, so a single corrected sheet is a normal order.
How fast can I get submittal sets?
Orders placed by 3 PM ET on business days ship the same day. Delivery depends on your destination and the shipping option selected at checkout; transit times are estimates.
Printing it
Upload the drawings on the order page, choose the size, black and white or color, and the number of sets, and check out. Check shipping options and estimated delivery at checkout. If we make a mistake, we reprint and ship it free of charge.
Order by 3 PM ET, ships same day. Delivery timing depends on the shipping service and destination. See the terms for business-day and holiday details.