The Fire & Life Safety Division is responsible for enforcing adopted fire and life safety codes to help protect people, property, and the community. Code enforcement activities focus on identifying and correcting unsafe conditions that increase the risk of fire or other hazards.

Our approach to code enforcement is educational, collaborative, and prevention-focused. Whenever possible, staff work with property owners and occupants to achieve compliance through guidance and reasonable timeframes. Enforcement actions are taken when necessary to address conditions that pose an immediate or ongoing risk to life safety.

By consistently applying fire codes and standards, the Fire & Life Safety Division helps reduce hazards, improve emergency response conditions, and support a safer, more resilient community.

 Event Permitting

The Fire & Life Safety Division reviews and permits events to help ensure the safety of attendees, participants, and emergency responders. Special events - including festivals, gatherings, markets, races, and temporary activities - often invlolve unique fire and life safety considerations such as crowd management, temporary structures, cooking equipment, electrical systems, and emergency access.

Event permitting allows our staff to work proactively with event organizers to identify potential hazards and ensure appropriate safety measures are in place. Our goal is to support successful events while protecting public safety and maintaining access for emergency response.

Organizers are required to submit permit applications 30 days prior to the planned event to allow sufficient time for review, coordiantion, and any required inspections.

 Permits are required for:

• Fireworks displays/sales
• Use of pyrotechnics
• Use of flame effects
• Tents, Canopys, or Membrane Structure 1,000 square feet or more
• OUtdoor Event with 500 or more people (Public Safety Plan Required)
• Carnival
• Fair
• Exhibition

Annual Operational Permits

The Fire & Life Safety Division issues annual operational permits for certain activities, occupancies, and systems that present ongoing fire or life safety considerations. These permits help ensure that operations are conducted in accordance with adopted fire codes and that required safety features are maintained throughout the year.

Annual operational permits allow the Fire District to:

• Verify continued compliance with fire and life safety requirements
• Conduct periodic inspections and reviews
• Identifiy and address potential hazards before emergencies occur
• Support safe operations for occupants, employees, and the public

Permit holders are responsible for maintaining compliant conditions for teh duration of teh permit period and notifying the Fire & Life Safety Division of any changes to their operations that could affect safety.

Our goal is to work collaboratively with businesses and property operators to promote safe, compliant operations while minimizing risk to people and property.

Annual Operational Permits are required for:

• Mobile Food Units
• Mobile Food Unit Pods
• Amusement Areas - Haunted Houses, Puzzles Rooms
• Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement System
• Valet Trash

RELATED DOCUMENTS

Emergency Evacuation Drill RecordSpecial Event Permit ApplicationFire Inspection ChecklistFire Watch FormFlame Effect PermitPyrotechnics PermitGuide for Heating of TentsGuidelines for Fairs, Trade Shows, Carnivals...