Fire Code Construction and/or Operational Permits
The International Fire Code section 105 mandates operational permits, construction permits, or both for certain fire code-regulated activities.
When to get a permit
There are three situations where a person or organization must complete a fire code construction or operational permit application
- You were directed to complete an application that was created during your fire and life safety inspection
- You were directed to complete an application related to a new construction project or a special event
- You wish to apply for a fire code permit for a regulated activity such as mobile fuel vending and mobile food vending
When you have filled out the application form and have supporting documents ready, follow the ePLANS Instructions
In all cases you will need to register, or log back in if already registered, with our Citizen Access Portal.
Where you are submitting a new application not related to fire inspection you need to provide detailed information including plans for emergency response, exiting, lighting, cooking, power source and more. If you are not sure about what is required please contact our office via email at vanfmo@cityofvancouver.us or by phone at 360-487-7260.