Fire Plans Review

Effective September 1, 2023, the Kennedale Fire Marshal's Office will be utilizing third-party plan review service to supplement our plan review process.

The following plans will require plan review by third-party prior to submittal for permit:

  • Fire Sprinkler Plans - new systems and system modifications (not otherwise exempt - see Fire Permits)
  • Fire Alarms Plans - new systems and system modifications (not otherwise exempt- see Fire Permits)
  • Fire Sprinkler Monitoring Systems - new systems and system modifications (not otherwise exempt -see Fire Permits)
  • Emergency Responder Radio Coverage / Bi-Directional Amplifier Systems (* will denote Firms that can review these systems)
  • Special Hazard Fire systems - new and modifications

Contact Us

  1. Hansen Paskell

    Fire Inspector/Investigator
    Email Hansen - hpaskell@cityofkennedale.com
    Phone: 817-985-2154
    Additional Phone: 682-446-1599

Steps for Third-Party Review:

Step 1 - Submit your plans to selected third-party firm for our approved firm list (see below).

If you would like to utilize an alternative firm, please contact our office for approval. Contractor shall pay all fees associated with third-party review directly to third-party firm.

Step 2 - Submit the following items to the Kennedale Fire Marshal's Office for permit approval.

Utilize MyGov portal to complete contactor registration (if needed), submit permit application, and submit reviewed plans.

An electronic copy (PDF) of reviewed plans and all associated documents must be submitted. 

Submitted plans shall bear the stamp and signature of the 3rd party review firm and the contractor's design professional.

Step 3 - Obtain Stamped Plans

Upon receipt and review of required documents in the proper format, a permit from the City of Kennedale will be issued. A stamped set of the plans and copy of your permit will be emailed to you upon payment received.

Approved List of Third-Party Review Firms:

 * Ronald B Coker, PE 

Coker Engineering, LLC

1509 Huxley Street

Keller, TX 76248 

817-739-8333 (cell)

* Mark Hasenmyer, PE

MEH Fire Protection Engineering, LLC

4200 Broadway, #2301

Flower Mound, TX 75028

972-874-2662 (office)

469-235-3154 (cell)

* Scott Whinery, PE

Knight Fire Protection Engineering, LLC

1700 Yosemite Lane

Keller, TX 76248 

817-567-1763 (office)

405-269-9390 (cell)

*Nicholas Kalina, CFPS

Traditions Fire Consulting, LLC

P.O. Box 5587

Frisco, TX 75035

972-979-0631 (cell)

*GreenTag Engineering

GreenTag

2681 MacArthur Blvd

Lewisville, TX 75067

682-214-4824 (office)