Liberty Fire District reviews subdivision plans, commercial development plans, and commercial building plans for projects located within the District. Fire safety review helps ensure that proposed development provides appropriate emergency access, fire protection, and life safety features.

Property owners, developers, contractors, and design professionals should coordinate with the District early in the planning process to identify applicable requirements and avoid delays.

Florida Fire Safety Requirements

Florida Statutes Chapters 553 and 633 establish requirements for building permitting and fire safety enforcement. Section 553.79 generally requires the appropriate certified fire safety inspector to review building plans for compliance with applicable fire safety codes before a building permit is issued. Section 633.208 requires local authorities with fire safety responsibilities to enforce the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

District review addresses the fire and life safety requirements applicable to the proposed development, building, or use.

Projects Requiring Review

Submit the following projects within Liberty Fire District for fire safety review:

• Residential subdivision development plans.
• Commercial development and site plans.
• Building plans for new commercial construction.
• Commercial additions, renovations, tenant buildouts, and changes of occupancy requiring fire safety review.
• Revisions affecting previously reviewed fire access, water supply, fire protection, or life safety features.

What We Review

Depending on the project, review may include:

• Fire apparatus access roads, entrances, gates, and turnaround areas.
• Fire hydrant locations and available firefighting water supply.
• Building placement and emergency access.
• Occupancy classification, occupant load, and means of egress.
• Fire alarm, sprinkler, and other fire protection systems, where required.
• Other applicable provisions of the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

Submit Plans for Review

Email your submission to info@LibertyFireDistrictFL.gov.

Include:

• Project name, address or location, and parcel number.
• Property owner and applicant contact information.
• A description of the proposed development or construction.
• Walton County application or project number, if available.
• Applicable development or building permit application.
• Complete, legible plans and supporting documents in PDF format, signed and sealed where required.
• Site and civil plans for development review, including proposed fire access and water supply information.
• Building and life safety plans for commercial building review.
• For revised submissions, a response to previous review comments and clearly identified plan changes.

If files are too large to email, contact the District to arrange an alternate submission method.

Review Time

Please allow 7–10 business days for an initial review after the District receives a complete submission.

Incomplete documentation, complex projects, or required corrections may extend the review process. District staff will contact the applicant regarding additional information, review comments, or approval. Revised plans may require additional review.

Submitting plans does not constitute approval.

Coordination With Walton County

District fire safety review is separate from Walton County’s planning, development order, and building permit requirements. Applicants remain responsible for completing all applicable County applications and obtaining the necessary approvals.

For County development application information, visit Walton County Planning and Development Services.

Questions or Submission Assistance

Phone: 850-892-5833
Email: info@LibertyFireDistrictFL.gov