Out here, no zoning doesn't mean no rules: the fire marshal still gets a say

Outside city limits, the fire code can still apply. In rural Ellis County, get a fire-code permit before you build or expand a business site, public building, or apartment building with four or more units.

The Fire Marshal has forms for building work, fire systems, fire alarms, food trucks, outdoor events, fireworks stands, and flame effects. Send plans and forms to the Fire Marshal Coordinator.

For a house, barn, or septic job, start with Development. For a venue, daycare, apartment project, or other place open to the public, call the Fire Marshal while the plan is still on paper.