BONDS
Coverage Amount:
$5,000
Cost:
$100.00
Period:
1–3 years
The City of Dothan requires licensed fire sprinkler installers to file a $5,000 surety bond. The bond helps ensure compliance with local codes, ordinances, and permit conditions for the installation, alteration, and repair of fire sprinkler systems.
This bond provides financial protection to the city and the public if an installer violates applicable laws, causes loss through noncompliance, or fails to meet permit obligations. It is a condition of holding and maintaining authorization to perform fire sprinkler work in Dothan.
Obligee: City of Dothan Fire Department
Purpose: Guarantees lawful, code-compliant sprinkler installation work
Coverage: Penal sum up to $5,000
Effective term: Typically 1–3 years with renewal
Filing: Original bond filed with the City of Dothan Fire Department
Cancellation: Commonly requires advance written notice by the surety (e.g., 30 days)
What is a surety bond and how does it work?
A surety bond is a three-party agreement among the principal (you), the obligee (the government agency), and the surety (bond company). It guarantees you will follow laws and regulations. If a valid claim is paid, the surety seeks reimbursement from the principal. A bond protects the public—not the licensee.
Who requires the bond and who sets the bond amount?
How long is the bond term and how do renewals work?
How is the bond filed with the agency?