Roseville, MN Building Safety: Fire Sprinkler Requirements (2026)

Section 902.03(a) requires a permit from the fire chief to install any automatic fire sprinkler system, to install any automatic fire suppression or extinguishing system, and to modify an automatic sprinkler, fire suppression system or fire extinguishing system. Under subsection (b), a fee as established in section 901.05 is paid for each permit, and a plan check fee as authorized in section 901.05 is also required. Item (6) of the same list, covering fire alarm detection, fire suppression and signaling systems, excepts owner occupied single-family Fire Code Group R-3 properties; items (1) through (3) print no such exception.

The building side points the same direction. Section 901.01 adopts the Minnesota State Building Code, including Minn. Rules 1306.0020, subp. 2, relating to special fire protection systems. Section 902.01 adopts the state fire code, and section 902.02(a) has the office of the city fire chief enforce it.

After installation, the property maintenance chapter keeps the system in service. Section 906.09(d)(1) requires fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems to be maintained in accordance with the state fire code in an operative condition at all times and replaced or repaired when defective. Section 906.09(d)(2) treats a system granted a design option, exception or reduction as a required system, and section 906.09(d)(3) lists automatic sprinkler systems first among the fire protection systems that must be inspected, maintained and tested under the fire code.

A refused permit or a revocation can be appealed. Section 902.10 gives the affected party 30 days from notice to appeal to the City Council, and section 902.08 lets the fire chief's office or the fire marshals revoke a permit or approval for a state fire code violation found upon inspection or for a false statement in the application or plans.