Plan Review Information

A Plan Review is required for all of the following (Wyoming State Statute; 35-9-108):

• Construction of, additions to, or extensions of:

  • state/local government owned/leased buildings, or 

  • schools, or

  • buildings over 5000 sq.ft in total area with public access such as a business, or 

  • child care centers for more than 10 children, or 

  • multi-story buildings, or 

  • places of assembly regardless of size.

• Alterations and remodeling of the above buildings with a valuation of $40,000 or greater using the ICC Building Valuation Data Square Foot Construction Costs table. ICC Square Foot Construction Costs

• Change of occupancy type or use to become one of the above buildings

• Installation, addition, or alteration of fire protection systems (i.e. fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire suppression) regardless of size or valuation. 

• Alternative Energy installation or alteration ( solar, residential wind, generator, etc.)

• Installations of Above Ground Storage Tanks, or Dispensing facilities for flammable or combustible liquids.

• Type I Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood installations

• Spray finish applications

• Site plans for RV, camping, mobile home, and similar parks/areas to ensure electrical safety and fire department access. 

All new plan review submissions from June 28, 2024 must be compliant with the adopted state codes and referenced standards: 2024 International Fire Code, 2024 International Building Code, 2024 International Fuel & Gas Code, 2024 International Mechanical Code, 2024 International Existing Building Code and the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code. .

For additional information, or if you are unsure if a plan review is needed, please contact:

Jeff Schoen

307-673-1461

jeff.schoen@wyo.gov

Plan Review Process:

• Go to: "Wyoming State Fire Marshal's eLicensing, ePermit, and ePayment Portal" to create your account and apply for your Plan Review(s).   (Portal Link is Below)

     Plans shall be submitted to the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety for Review and Approval before any work shall commence.

• Submittals shall include Complete Plans and Specifications showing all applicable information indicated on the appropriate Plan Review Checklist(s).

• Plans shall be Accepted or Rejected for Review within 5 business days of date of receipt.

• Review of Complete Submittals shall be completed within 21 business days of date of acceptance. If additional information is found to be needed during the Plan Review, the Plan Review shall be completed within 10 business days of the receipt of all of the additional information requested, or the original 21 business days whichever is greater. 

• Valuation shall be calculated using current International Code Council Valuation Table. 

• Review Fees shall be calculated using fee schedule in the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety Rules Chapter 2; Section 3. 

• Applicant will be notified of the fees due when the plans are Accepted. Fees shall be paid prior to issuance of a Permit to Construct. 

• No work shall be done before the Permit to Construct is issued. 

• If you are an Electrical Contractor with an existing portal account, please contact our Cheyenne office at 307-777-7288. We will grant you access to the plan review application.

Building Valuation Data Table

Building Plan Checklist

Electrical Plan Checklist

Electrical PV Plan Checklist

Fire Alarm Plan Checklist

Fire Sprinkler Plan Checklist

Flammable/Combustible Above Ground Storage Tank Checklist

Kitchen Hood Checklist

LPG Above Ground Storage Tank Checklist

Mechanical Plan Checklist

Special Hazard/Alternative Suppression Checklist

Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Public Portal and Look Up

You can pay the Plan Review Fees by credit card in your account or send a check to: 

Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety 

320 W. 25th St., 3rd Floor, Cheyenne WY 82002 Attn: Plan Review 

(Plan Review number needs to on the check)