Updated: Jun 23, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
5005 N Clark Ave, Tampa, FL, 33614
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Fort Knox Fire and Communications Electrician
Life Safety Company who provides Fire Alarm Service, Monitoring and System installations in Central Florida. We are a Low Voltage systems company who provides Access Control, Security, Cameras, Nurse call, Voice and Data Ect.
From BuildZoom: Fort Knox Fire and Communications Inc, 5005 N Clark Ave, Tampa, FL (Owned by: Klee James) holds a Certified Alarm System Contractor I license and 15 other licenses according to the Florida license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 111 ranks in the top 4% of 191,428 Florida licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Fort Knox Fire and Communications Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Fort Knox Fire and Communications Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (813) 880-0453
Address: 5005 N Clark Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
Fort Knox Fire and Communications Inc Tampa
Quality
111
96th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Fort Knox Fire and Communications Inc has a BuildZoom score of 111, which places them above 96% of 191,428 contractors in Florida.
Activity
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68 projects
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2025 |
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72 projects
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2024 |
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22 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Fort Knox Fire and Communications Inc has worked on at least
162.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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21 projects
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Home Additions |
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15 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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8 projects
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New Constructions |
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48 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Fort Knox Fire and Communications Inc mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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48 projects
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< $5k |
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34 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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60 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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4 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $9,124. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Fort Knox Fire and Communications Inc
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Fkfc will be replacing the current non-functional fire alarm panel with new addressable gw-fci 7075 panel that will connect to all existing notification devices currently installed and replace current pull stations with new addressable ones (locations to remain the same). cell communicator will remain for central station communications
Valuation:
$4,500
Permit #:
BLD-25-0516208
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Online permit - fort knox fire & communications will be installing a cellular communicator to upgrade the phone line fire alarm communications for the chicken salad chick located at 2140 gulf to bay boulevard clearwater florida 33765 to an existing sprinkler monitoring panel. the device to be installed is a napco starlink sle-max2-fire. once installed and tested an inspection will be ... see more
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
FIR2025-06014
Status:
complete
Fee:
$109
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
After the installation of two (2) hlvs fans at daikin @ north tampa 75 fort knox fire & communications inc will installing two (2) control modules (sk-relay) to shunt the fans in case of an emergency. the control modules will be hr feed to the existing facp sk-6700 located in the adjacent suite electrical ro
Valuation:
$2,773
Permit #:
FIRE-2025-000040
Status:
complete
Fee:
$223
Permit Type:
Alarm
Building Type:
N/A
Fort knox fire & communications inc will be installing a new non-required evac fire alarm system for tampa bay pickleball crew building. these plans will be associated with g.c. permit #bld-24-0511542
Valuation:
$46,350
Permit #:
BLD-25-0516714
Status:
complete
Fee:
$813
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Fort knox fire & communications inc. will be removing and relocating certain speaker strobes and strobes also adding new speaker strobes and strobes to an existing evac/fire alarm system for office build-outs in suites 800 900 & 1000 for banker lopez gassler p.a. at meridian ii 4300 west cypress street
Valuation:
$13,642
Permit #:
BLD-25-0518265
Status:
issued
Fee:
$813
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Fort knox fire & communications inc will be adding to an existing evac/fire alarm system with (12) strobes and (13) speaker strobes for 2nd floor building out for bradshaw home. also (1) duct smoke & (1) control module will be added to doas-1 located on the roof level
Valuation:
$12,194
Permit #:
BLD-25-0518055
Status:
complete
Fee:
$813
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Fort knox fire & communications inc will be adding (3) three speaker strobes and (1) one strobe to the first floor offices and board room build-out on the first floor also adding (6) six speaker strobes to restroom build-outs on the second floor to an existing evac/fire alarm system
Valuation:
$9,355
Permit #:
FIRE-25068-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
$209
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Fort knox fire & communication inc will be adding new notification devices for an office build-out to an existing fire alarm system. all initiating devices are existing to remain.we will be adding (7) seven horn/strobe (pc2wled) and (11) eleven strobes (scwled) all ceiling mount devices. field verify all device locations
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PRFR20251044744
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration/remodel
Building Type:
N/A
Fort knox fire & communications will be installing a cellular communicator to upgrade the phone line fire alarm communications for the fresh choice market located at 201 s charleston ave fort meade fl 33841. the device to be installed is a napco starlink sle-max2-fire. once installed and tested an inspection will be called in to perform with the city of fort meade fire rescue’s office
Valuation:
$595
Permit #:
BT-2025-17471
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Upgrade
Building Type:
N/A
Tampa heights bda permit bld-24-0509759 (revision) scope letter the provided revision set of plans detail the change in cable type for the bda system in the garage. this change can be specifically found on sheets bda_01 – bda_06. originally we showed the garage cabling to be in conduit throughout. after consideration from the ownership group they would like to use weatherproof – outdo... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD-24-0509759-REV1
Status:
complete
Fee:
$120
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Fort knox fire & communications inc. will be removing and relocating existing devices (1) smoke detector (1) horn/strobe and (1) strobe during demolish and renovation of 2nd floor office therefore the existing battery calculations will remain the same
Valuation:
$2,475
Permit #:
FIRE-2024-000243
Status:
complete
Fee:
$242
Permit Type:
Alarm
Building Type:
N/A
Fort knox fire & commercial inc. will be removing a wall mount horn strobe and replacing it with a ceiling mount horn strobe for renovation to suite 207. this device will be located in the ceiling of corridor 204 between exam rooms of suite 207
Valuation:
$700
Permit #:
FIRE-2024-000747
Status:
issued
Fee:
$176
Permit Type:
Alarm
Building Type:
N/A
Early start for interior non-structural work only no inspections may be scheduled until the permit is issued. expand existing suite 120 into adjacent space next door suite 113. existing suite at 1882sf is existing to remain. remodel of suite 113 at 800sf including mep. addition 333 sf mezzanine
Valuation:
$110,000
Permit #:
BLD-23-0496502
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,792
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing fire alarm panel with new gamewell fci by honeywell e-3 series fire alarm panel. we will be replacing all existing initiating devices (pull station duct smoke detectors relays modules smoke detectors heat detectors and annunciator panels using the existing wire in place). all notification devices (speakers speaker strobes and strobe lights will remain as currently ins... see more
Valuation:
$64,255
Permit #:
BLD-24-0506280
Status:
complete
Fee:
$813
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
We will be replacing the existing phone line communications on the fire alarm panel with a cellular dialer. the panel and all other field devices are existing to remain
Valuation:
$1,250
Permit #:
FIR2025-00746
Status:
issued
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Fire alarms
Building Type:
N/A
Sec: f/a: fort knox fire & communications inc. will be removing and relocating existing notification devices also adding new notification devices to 3rd and 7th floor renovations for k2 tpa office 610 zack street
Valuation:
$9,200
Permit #:
BLD-25-0518264
Status:
complete
Fee:
$813
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Online permit - fort knox fire and communications inc will be installing a direct replacement firelite ms-4 fire alarm control panel in place of the current firelite panel that has an internal charging circuit failure. this scope of work is being performed for the palms at countryside building 25/26 – 25350 us hwy 19 n clearwater fl 33763. once the panel has been installed programmed ... see more
Valuation:
$2,750
Permit #:
FIR2025-08028
Status:
complete
Fee:
$178
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Online permit - fort knox fire and communications inc will be installing a direct replacement firelite ms-4 fire alarm control panel in place of the current firelite panel that has an internal charging circuit failure. this scope of work is being performed for the palms at countryside building 11 – 25350 us hwy 19 n clearwater fl 33763. once the panel has been installed programmed and... see more
Valuation:
$2,750
Permit #:
FIR2025-08027
Status:
complete
Fee:
$178
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Simplified: fort knox fire & communications inc. will be removing and relocating an existing device (1) one horn/strobe and installing (1) one new smoke detector during demolish and renovation of 2nd floor suite 203 therefore the existing battery calculations will remain the same
Valuation:
$1,445
Permit #:
FIRE-2025-000426
Status:
issued
Fee:
$180
Permit Type:
Alarm
Building Type:
N/A
Fort knox fire & communications inc will be adding (6) six nac devices also removing and relocating (1) one devices to an existing fire alarm system for an office build-out suite 300 on the 3rd floor
Valuation:
$4,480
Permit #:
BTR-25-0611611
Status:
complete
Fee:
$268
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Fort Knox Fire and Communications Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | EF20000876 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified Alarm System Contractor I |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | HC04344 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Highlands County |
| Type | Certified Alarm System |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of September, 2024. Check the current license status of Fort Knox Fire and Communications Inc with the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners
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License Not Verified
| License # | HC01910 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Highlands County |
| Type | Certified Alarm Systems |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of September, 2009. Check the current license status of Fort Knox Fire and Communications Inc with the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners
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Verified License
| License # | EF20000876 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Sumter County |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Verified License
| License # | EF20000876 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ocala |
| Type | Certified Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Verified License
| License # | AEC-07682 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lakeland |
| Type | Alarm System |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of December 2025.
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| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Electrical Business Information |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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License Not Verified
| License # | S-EF20000876 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Sumter County |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of August, 2022. Check the current license status of Fort Knox Fire and Communications Inc with the County of Sumter, FL
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License Not Verified
| License # | EF20000815 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Deltona |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of August, 2014. Check the current license status of Fort Knox Fire and Communications Inc with the The City of Deltona, FL
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Inactive License
| License # | EF20000815 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Daytona Beach |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | EF20000876 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Daytona Beach |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | EF20000815 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Ocala |
| Type | Certified Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | EF20000876 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Orange County |
| Type | E Burglar Alarm I (Fire) |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | EF0000523 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Orange County |
| Type | E Burglar Alarm I (Fire) |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | EF2000876 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Ocala |
| Type | Certified Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | HC01910 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Highlands County |
| Type | Alarm Burglar & Fire |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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111
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Brown & Brown Tampa |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Automatic Data Processing Insurance Agency Inc |
662
Permits
- Building permit records show that Fort Knox Fire and Communications Inc has worked on 662 permitted projects.
Fort Knox Fire and Communications Inc Employees
KJ
Klee James
Owner
KM
Klee, James M