Fire Permits

Ensure you obtain required fire permits for your project or event.

Most, but not all, building permits require Fire Department review. When you submit applications to the Permit Service Center, the Permit Technician who processes your building permit application will determine if this type of review is needed.

Construction Fire Permits

Construction fire permits are for installation of fire protection systems, including:

Fire alarm
Sprinkler system
Standpipe system
Two-way communications system
Emergency responder radio coverage system (ERRCS)
Clean agent fire suppression system
Vegetation management plan (in development)
Energy storage systems
Fire pumps

Operational fire permits

Operational fire permits are for areas, equipment, and operations with higher fire risk.

Assembly
Holiday tree sales lot
CO2 (carbon dioxide) liquid dispensing
Fireworks and fire effects
Flammable/Combustible liquid storage
Hazardous materials
Open burning
Spraying operations
Tent and membrane structures
Window bars

Parking permits for UC Berkeley football games

In order to provide paid parking on your property for use during a UC Berkeley football game, you must:

Obtain a business license from the City of Berkeley
Apply for an operational fire permit at the Permit Service Center and include a layout of where the parking spots will be on the property
Once the permit is approved, contact the Fire Prevention Division at (510) 981-5585 or email bfdfireprevention@cityofberkeley.info to schedule an inspection before Game Day

Visit Special Event Permits for more information.

Indoor Entertainment Event (IEE) Process

IEE inspections are required for indoor events with 50 or more people.

IEE application (https://forms.gle/8Fhj2nMz9gaUBg458 - works on Google Chrome only) must be submitted at least 10 business days before the event.
IEE inspection fee of $93.50 must be paid at the Fire Front Counter via check or cash in the exact amount due at least eight business days before the event.
Do not go to the Permit Service Center for this service.
Following confirmation of timely application and fee payment, an inspector will reach out to you to schedule the inspection.