Salt Lake City

Fire Department

833-SLC-FIRE (833-752-3473)

Fire Codes

Business License InspectionA fire department inspection is required before a business license can be issued.
Emergency Radio Repeater (DAS) SystemsA permit is required for the operation of public safety DAS systems in Salt Lake City
Fireworks Sales and UseFireworks discharge information and sales requirements
Flame Effects Before an AudienceA permit is required for fire performances in Salt Lake City
Flammable Liquid Storage TanksA permit is required for the installation or removal of a fuel storage tank in Salt Lake City
Hazardous MaterialsCertain hazardous activities require a permit in Salt Lake City
High-Rise BuildingsAll high-rise buildings in Salt Lake City require an annual safety inspection
Recreational Fires and BBQ’sRequirements and restrictions for open fire pits and kalua cooking
Tents and Temporary StructuresA permit may be required for large tents at public events

Latest News

Wildland Fire Preparation

Posted on: April 15th, 2019

Wildfire is a threat we face in the Wildland Urban Interface area that we have surrounding our City. We have received many requests for information on how residents can help with protecting their homes and structures during a wildfire event. Here are a few documents prepared by multiple agencies to help us all be safer […]

Grand Opening of Fire Station #3

Posted on: October 6th, 2018

ATTENTION: News Desk / Assignment Editors MEDIA HOTLINE: 801-550-0121 LOCATION: 2425 S. 900 E SALT LAKE CITY – On October 10, Salt Lake City Fire Department will dedicate a new station, Station No. 3, making it the only the second fire station in the country to be built as a Net Zero energy building. It […]

Salt Lake City Fire Department First in Utah to Receive ISO, Class 1 Designation

Posted on: December 18th, 2017

ATTENTION: News Desk / Assignment Editors MEDIA HOTLINE: 801-550-0121, or Audra Sorensen at (801) 349-7954 SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City Fire Department (SLCFD) announced today that it is the first fire department in the State of Utah to receive a Public Protection Classification of 1 from the Insurance Services Office (ISO). A Class […]

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