Plans Review, Knox-Box & Witness Testing Inspection Office

The Plans Review and Witness Testing Inspection Office reviews all plans for renovations and new construction, related to fire suppression systems and fire alarm systems. They work in conjunction with The Building and Development Department to ensure code compliance and integrity of the fire protection systems from design review to final inspection. The Plans Review Team consists of One Lieutenant, One Plans Examiner and Five Field Inspectors. KNOX Information.

Document downloads

• CFD Info-Plans Review Fee Schedule(PDF, 1018KB)
• CFD Form-After Hours Request(PDF, 406KB)
• CFD Info-Checklist for Site Plans(PDF, 885KB)
• CFD Code Compliance Guideline - Rapid Key Entry Program Guidelines(PDF, 759KB)
• CFD Form-Construction Fire Safety Plan(PDF, 1MB)

KnoxBox

Columbus Division of Fire Link - FDC

• https://www.knoxbox.com/columbus-oh-msa

Columbus Division of Fire Link – Commercial Boxes (ekey) and other Products

• https://www.knoxbox.com/21020

Knox Buying Instructions

• https://www.knoxbox.com/How-to-Buy

Knox contact information

• For Knox requests-
  614.645.7863
• Contact information for already purchased or installed units-
  614.645.7641 ext. 75682