In order to better serve the needs of the community and to comply with State and Federal Law, the Salt Lake City Fire Department has initiated a program for the issuance and maintenance of Annual Hazardous Materials Permits. Our aim is to bring our community to full compliance with all aspects of 2021 International Fire […]
Tents and Temporary Structures
TENT, TEMPORARY STAGE CANOPY AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES PERMIT REQUIREMENTS Updated 08/01/2023 Definition: A tent is defined as a structure, enclosure or shelter, with or without sidewalls or drops, constructed of fabric or pliable material supported by any manner except by air or the contents that it protects. A temporary stage canopy. A temporary ground […]
Flammable Liquid Storage Tanks
In order to obtain an application for Flammable Liquid Storage Tanks please submit an online application to set up a date and time to have the tank installed or pulled. Removals must have closure plans with an application and Installs must have plans submitted with tank and piping specifications. Tank installation permit fees are based […]
High-Rise Buildings
The Salt Lake City Fire Department requires all high rise buildings to be inspected once every year. A high rise building is any building used for human occupancy at a level 75 feet or more above the lowest level of Fire Department vehicle access. To apply for a high-rise permit, please fill out our online […]
Flame Effects Before an Audience
Flame Affects before an Audience held within Salt Lake City limits require a Flame Affects before an Audience Permit issued by the Salt Lake City Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau and adherence to our current Flame Affect policy. This policy reflects the same standard set forth in NFPA 160. This policy shall apply to the […]
Legacy Fireworks Page
By order of the Salt Lake City Fire Marshal, the use of fireworks and open burning are prohibited within the boundaries of Salt Lake City Order effective June 22, 2021 until rescinded. Click here to view the order in its entirety Note: During the upcoming season, SLC Fire will have additional personnel available to educate […]
Business License Inspection
Thank you for choosing Salt Lake City as a place to do business. All commercial business license applications are required to have city inspections passed prior to a license being issued. These inspections will be assigned at time of application. Please review the following inspection instructions closely. The following inspection departments will contact you within […]
Recreational Fires and BBQ’s
Definitions OPEN BURNING. (Open burning is not allowed or permitted within Salt Lake City https://firemarshal.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2015/02/Local-Fire-Ordinances-Salt-Lake-City.pdf) The burning of materials wherein products of combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber. Open burning does not include road flares, smudgepots and similar devices associated with safety […]