Fire Lane Marking in Dallas, TX

Yes. Most commercial, multifamily, and public-use properties in Dallas are required by law to have properly marked fire lanes. Dallas Fire-Rescue inspects these markings and can issue violations for non-compliant or faded striping.

Fire lanes in Dallas must be marked with red paint on both the vertical and horizontal curb faces, with white stenciled lettering. This dual-face red paint requirement is specific to Dallas and differs from some surrounding Texas cities.

Your property receives a notice of violation and must pass a reinspection to achieve compliance. Faded or peeling markings are treated the same as absent markings under the Dallas Fire Code.

Dallas requires a minimum unobstructed fire lane width of 20 feet, with at least 13 feet 6 inches of vertical clearance. Lanes near hydrants require 26 feet of width.

Striping USA handles both new fire lane layout and re-striping of existing faded markings on Dallas commercial properties. Both services are applied to current Dallas Fire Code specifications.

Dallas Fire Code requires fire lane markings to remain clean and legible at all times. High-traffic lots and properties with heavy UV exposure may need re-striping more often to stay compliant between inspections.