Documents and Forms

All documents and forms are subject to revision – download and review the current version prior to each application.

General Information:

• Certificate of Occupancy / Fire Inspection Checklist:
  Lists common Fire Code issues affecting commercial occupancies. Compliance with the items on this list will help the customer prepare for a Certificate of Occupancy, licensing, or other Fire Code inspection. The form does not list all potential violations.
   
• Fire Department Fee Schedule:
  Resolution 08-14 establishes fire prevention fees, affecting permits and inspections.
   
• Fire Code Amendments:
  Ordinance 4007 amends and adopts the 2012 International Fire Code. This document contains those amendments.

Fire Protection Systems:

• Fire Protection System Permits Policy:
  Submittal, permitting, and inspection requirements for all Fire Protection Systems – please read carefully.
• Fire Protection System Permit Application:
  Application must accompany each submittal for a Fire Protection System Permit review.
   
• Backflow Prevention Assembly Test and Maintenance Report:
  Required for each Backflow Prevention Assembly installed under a Fire Protection System Permit.
   
• Duct Smoke Detectors Policy:
  Important information regarding all duct smoke detectors. Includes important installation and testing requirements.
   
• Fire Service Mains, Fire Hydrants, and Fire Department Connections Policy:
  Additional requirements for Fire Service Mains, Fire Hydrants and Fire Department Connections.

Other Systems:  

• Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage - Above Ground Tanks Policy:
  Submittal, permitting, and inspection requirements for above ground tanks. 
• Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage - Underground Tanks Policy:
  Submittal, permitting, and inspection requirements for underground tanks. 
• Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage Construction Permit Application:
  Permit is required to install, remove, alter, abandon, or otherwise dispose of a flammable or combustible liquid tank. Application must accompany each submittal for each flammable and combustible liquid storage tank.
   
• Security Gates Across Fire Lanes Policy:
  Security Gates across fire lanes must comply with this policy.
• Security Gates Across Fire Lanes Construction Permit Application:
  Application must accompany each submittal for security gates across fire lanes.
   
• Spray Room, Dip Tank or Booth Requirements:
  Fire Code requirements for Spray Rooms, Dip Tanks or Booths.
• Spray Room, Dip Tank or Booth Construction Permit Application:
  A permit is required prior to installation of any non-exempt spray room, dip tank, or both.
   
• Stationary Storage Battery Systems Policy:
  Stationary Storage Battery Systems must comply with this policy and 2006 IFC Section 608.
• Stationary Storage Battery System - 2006 IFC Section 608:
  Fire Code requirements for Stationary Storage Battery Systems.
• Stationary Storage Battery System Permit Application:
  Application must accompany each submittal for Stationary Storage Battery System Permit review.
    
• Gas Storage Permit Application;
   
• Radio Receiver Order Form:
  Gate contractors installing approved radio-controlled openers can use this form to order radio receivers programmed to operate on approved radio frequencies. 

Other Forms and Information:

• Burn Permit Information;
• Burn Permit Application.
     
• Fire Lanes and Fire Apparatus Access Roads Policy:
  Fire Lane marking requirements, timing of installation for new construction, and obstruction.
   
• Fire Report Request Form; 
   
• Fireworks / Use of Pyrotechnics Before A Proximate Audience Permit Application;
   
• Hazardous (Materials) Transportation Permit Application;
   
• Liquid or Gas Fueled Vehicles or Equipment in Assembly Buildings Application:
  Application for an Operational Permit, required to display, operate, or demonstrate liquid- or gas-fueled vehicles or equipment in assembly buildings.
   
• Richardson Citizen's Fire Academy Application; 
   
• Tents, Canopies, and Other Air Supported Structures Policy;
• Tents, Canopies, and Other Air Supported Structures Permit Application. 
   
• Warming Kitchens Policy:
  Describes the specific conditions under which the Fire Code Official may waive the requirement for a Type I Hood.