Apply for a Fire Permit

Note: Our Permit Center is only accepting electronic submittals, as paper plan sets cannot be reviewed at this time.

1. A public user account in the Public Permit Portal will be required to complete the application process, to make payment and upload documents.
   1. To create a user account, see the Public Permit Portal User Manual. Note the public user account email on the Intake form.
2. Login to the Public Permit Portal with the user account and Create Development Application.
   1. Select “Application Request” and submit:
      1. A completed application.
         1. Fire Protection System Permit application
            1. Minor system modification​​​
         2. Hazardous Materials Permit application
         3. Fireworks Permit application
         4. Special event/tent application
      2. A complete plan set, no larger than 100 MB.
      3. Set of spec sheets, Calcs, or any additional supporting documents.
3. Documents must comply with the Construction and Hazardous Materials Permits, digital submittal requirements, and naming conventions.
   1. To upload digital documents, see “How to Submit the Documents Electronically” worksheet.
4. A Permit Technician will verify completeness of submittal, create a permit application number, and provide access to the invoice for payment, within 72 business hours.

Additional notes

• An e-mailed application for a permit is not a permit.
• If a notification is not received within 72 business hours from the time the application was e-mailed to us, please email us again at [email protected]​.
• This process is subject to change as improvements are implemented by the Department.