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Nebraska State Fire Marshal

Scott Cordes, State Fire Marshal

Delegated Authority and Local Authority

Plans Division

More information on the Plans Division can be found on the Plans Division's home page or the Plans Division's FAQ page.
A explanation on the Review Fees and the NAG Fees can be found on the Fees page. A Fee Calculator and a How To guide can be found on the Plans Submittal page.
 

Delegated Authority Cities

The jurisdiction of the State Fire Marshal encompasses the entire State except for those that have been granted Delegated Authority. In these areas, plans should be submitted to the Delegated Authority in lieu of the State Fire Marshal's Office. Contact information can be found here.
***State-owned properties and federally certified health care facilities (CMS certified) are exempt from Delegated Authority jurisdiction. Plans for these facilities should be submitted to the State Fire Marshal***
 
*Radius is the Jurisdiction radius outside city limits.
City Radius*
Bellevue 2 mi
Grand Island 2 mi - ADA only
La Vista 2 mi
Lincoln  
Norfolk 2 mi
North Platte 2 mi
Omaha 3 mi
Papillion 2 mi
Scottsbluff 3 mi
UNL/UNO/UNK  

Updated: 9/21/22

Local Authority Cities and Counties

Local Authority cities and counties conduct the Accessibility Code Review (NAG Review) in lieu of the State Fire Marshal's office. Please always double check with the city or county before submitting as Local Authority can change without notice.
***State-owned properties, and federally certified health care facilities (CMS certified) are exempt from Local Authority jurisdiction. If a NAG Review is required for these facilities, the State Fire Marshal's Office will conduct it.***
**All religious entities are exempted from NAG reviews**
UPDATED:  1/31/23
 

Local Authority Cities

*Radius is the Jurisdiction radius outside city limits.
Alliance (2 mi) Alvo Arlington (1 mi) Auburn (1 mi)
Ashland (1 mi) Avoca Bayard Beatrice (2 mi)
Bennet Blair Cedar Creek Chadron
Columbus (2 mi) Cozad (1 mi) Crete (2 mi) David City (1 mi)
Dakota City (1 mi) Elmwood Firth Fort Calhoun (1 mi)
Fremont (2 mi) Gering (2 mi) Gretna (1 mi) Hallam
Hastings (2 mi) Hickman Holdrege (2 mi) Homer
Jackson Lexington (2 mi) Louisville Lyman
Malcolm McCook (2 mi) McGrew Milford
Minden (1 mi) Mitchell Morrill Murray
Nebraska City (2 mi) Nehawka Ogallala (2 mi) Panama
Plattsmouth (2 mi) Pleasant Dale (2 mi) Ralston ( 2mi ) Roca
Schuyler (2 mi) Seward (2 mi) Sidney (2 mi) South Bend
South Sioux City (2 mi) Union Wahoo (1 mi) Washington
Waterloo Waverly (1 mi) Wayne (2 mi) Weeping Water
York (2 mi)      

 

Scottsbluff removed 11/2021
 

Local Authority Counties

*Radius is the Jurisdiction radius outside city limits.
Boone County Excluding:  St. Edward
Cass County  
Douglas County  
Lancaster County  
Otoe County Excluding:  Palmyra, Douglas, Unadilla, Syracuse, Otoe, Burr, and Lorton
Sarpy County  
Saunders County (1 mi)  
Scotts Bluff County  
Washington County Excluding:  Ft Calhoun, Herman, Kennard