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 (CON) or operational (OPS) 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.

Grouped by submittal requirements

The following permits require:

• Permit application
• Plans to scale and include elevations where needed
• Calculations (hydraulic, bracing, battery voltage, etc.)
• Applicable listing sheets

Fire Protection Systems – Select Type (Fixed systems, sprinklers, alarms, kitchen systems, emergency responder radio)

• Permit application
• Reference diagram showing floor plan and adjacent devices (does not need to be a stamped design)
• Listing sheets for heads or devices

The following permits require:

Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Affidavit

The following permits require:

• Permit application
• Site plan showing tank location and nearby structures, property lines, etc.

DMO Fuel or Chemical Tank

The following permits require:

• Permit application
• Hazardous materials inventory statement (HMIS)
• Hazardous materials management plan (HMMP)
• Site Plans and/or floor plans

Additive Manufacturing Operational Permit Application

Combustible Dust Operational Permit Application

Compressed Gas Construction and/or Operational Permit Application

Cryogenic Fluids Construction and/or Operational Permit Application

Dry Cleaning Operational Permit Application

Lithium Batteries Operational Permit Application

LP Gas (Propane) Construction and/or Operational Permit Application

Organic Coating Operational Permit Application

Plant Extraction Construction and/or Operational Permit Application

The following permits require:

• Permit application
• Site and/or floor plans
• Narrative and other documents required in the application
• *High piled combustible storage- add combustible stock storage questionnaire

Aerosol Products Operational Permit Application

Amusement Buildings Operational Permit Application

Aviation Facilities Operational Permit Application

Carnivals and Fairs Operational Permit Application

Combustible Fibers Operational Permit Application

Cutting and Welding Operational Permit Application

Exhibits and Trade Shows Operational Permit Application

Fruit and Crop Ripening Operational Permit Application

Fuel Cell Power Systems Construction Permit Application

Gas Detection System Construction Permit Application

Gates and Barricades Operational Permit Application

High-Piled Combustible Storage Construction and/or Operational Permit Application*

Hot Work Operational Permit Application

Industrial Ovens Construction and/or Operational Permit Application

Membrane Structures and Tents Construction and/or Operational Permit Application

Mobile Food Vehicle Operational Permit Application

Motor Fuel Dispensing Operational Permit Application (Fixed location or mobile fueling)

Open Burning Operational Permit Application (Religious or ceremonial only)

Open Flames/Candles in Places of Assembly

Open Flames and Torches Operational Permit Application (flames as a tool)

Places of Assembly Operational Permit Application

Private Fire Hydrants Construction and/or Operational Permit Application

Special Event Structure Construction Permit Application

Tire Rebuilding Plants Operational Permit Application

Tire Storage Operational Permit Application

The following permits require:

• Permit application
• Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP)
• Site and floor plans
• Narrative and documents

Cellulose Nitrate Film Operational Permit Application

Covered and Open Mall Fire Code Operational Permit Application

Floor Finishing Operational Permit Application

Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging Operational Permit Application

Solar Voltaic Construction Permit Application

Spraying or Dipping Construction and/or Operational Permit Application

Waste Handling Operational Permit Application

Wood Products Operational Permit Application

The following permits require:

• Permit application
• Site and floor plans
• Narrative and documents

Fuel Vehicles in Assembly Operational Permit Application

Magnesium Operational Permit Application

Miscellaneous Storage >2500 SF Operational Permit Application

Lumber Yard Woodworking Permit Application

The following permits require:

• Permit application
• Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS)
• Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP)
• Required supplemental forms
• Narrative
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Emergency plan as required by WSFC 2703.4.
• *Explosives and Fireworks display – also requires Washington state licensing

Flammable and Combustible Liquids Construction and/or Operational Permit Application

Hazardous Materials Construction and/or Operational Permit Application

Hazardous Production Materials Operational Permit Application

Explosives or Fireworks Display Operational Permit Application*

The following permits require:

• Permit application
• Written permission from the water purveyor
• Narrative
• Site plans

Public Fire Hydrants and Valves Operational Permit Application

The following permits require:

• Permit application
• Site and/or floor plans showing emergency access and exiting
• All requested documents noted in the application form

Outdoor Assembly Events Operational Permit Application

The following permits require:

• Permit application
• Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP)
• Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS)
• Site and floor plans
• Supporting docs including listing sheets
• Maximum quantity declaration form for flammable and combustible liquids and or refrigerants

Motor Vehicle Repair Construction Permit Application

Refrigeration Equipment Operational Permit Application

The following permits require:

• Permit application
• Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS)
• Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP)
• Site and floor plans
• Washington State licensing

Pyrotechnic Special Effects

The following permits require:

• Permit application
• Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS)
• Site Map
• Storage Plan
• Operator training materials including safety and waste management
• Low pressure steam or hot water radiator heating details

Pyroxylin Plastics Operational Permit Application

The following permits require:

• Permit application
• Site plan and rooftop plan
• Stamped rooftop structural engineering for helicopter loads.

Rooftop Heliport Operational Permit Application