When is a Permit Required?

Required Construction Permits:
The following Construction Permits are required, unless specifically exempted by the Fire Code:

Access Control Systems:

• Access Control Systems are permitted through the Building Inspection Department [(972) 744-4180];

Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems:
Exception: When the work only affects fewer than ten (10) sprinklers.

• Fire Protection System Permits Policy;
• Fire Protection System Permit Application.

Battery Systems:

• Stationary Storage Battery Systems Requirements - Also see amendments;
• Stationary Storage Battery Systems Permit Application.

Compressed Gases:

• Gas Storage Permit Application.

Fire Alarm and Detection Systems and Related Equipment:
Exception: When the work only affects fewer than five (5) notification/initiation devices.

• Fire Protection System Permits Policy;
• Fire Protection System Permit Application. 

Fire Pumps and Related Equipment:

• Fire Protection System Permits Policy;
• Fire Protection System Permit Application.

Flammable and Combustible Liquids:

• Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage - Above Ground Tanks Policy:
• Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage - Underground Tanks Policy:
• Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage - Construction Permit Application.

Hazardous Materials:

• Contact Fire Marshal's Office for information.

Industrial Ovens:

• Contact Fire Marshal's Office for information.

LP-gas:

• Gas Storage Permit Application.

Private Fire Hydrants:

• Fire Service Mains, Fire Hydrants, and Fire Department Connections Policy;
• Fire Protection System Permit Application.

Spraying or Dipping:

• Spray Room, Dip Tank or Booth Requirements - Also see amendments; 
• Spray Room, Dip Tank or Booth Construction Permit Application.

Standpipe Systems:

• Fire Protection System Permits Policy;
• Fire Protection System Permit Application.

Tents, Canopies, and Other Air Supported Structures:

• Tents, Canopies, and Other Air Supported Structures Policy;
• Tents, Canopies, and Other Air Supported Structures Permit Application. 

Required Operational Permits:
The following operational permits are required, unless specifically exempted by the Fire Code:

Display, Operate or Demonstrate Liquid- or Gas-fueled Vehicles or Equipment in Assembly Buildings:

• Liquid or Gas Fueled Vehicles/Equipment in Assembly Buildings.

Fireworks / Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience:

• Fireworks / Use of Pyrotechnics Before A Proximate Audience Permit Application.

Hazardous Materials Transportation:

• Hazardous Materials Transportation Permit Application.

Open Burning:

• Burn Permit Application Information;
• Burn Permit Application.

Security Gates Across Fire Lanes:

• Security Gates Across Fire Lanes Policy:
• Security Gate Across Fire Lane Construction Permit Application;
• Radio Receiver Order Form.

Storage and Use of LP-gas:

• Gas Storage Permit Application.