Fire Operational Permits are required under the California Fire Code section 105.5. Fire Operational permits, when issued, allows the applicant to conduct the operation for a period of 12 months (permits shall be renewed annually) or for a limited time dictated on the permit.
The Fire Operational Permits have been established to provide a focused survey and inspection of the operation and/or building/area, to help ensure minimum fire and life safety requirements are maintained at an acceptable level.
Please ensure you submit the Fire Operational Permit Request at least 48 hours prior to the start of your event/operation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When are Operational Permits required?
| A Fire Operational Permit applies to all operations that fall under the required operational permit of CFC Section 105, and related procedures at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and its leased facilities. Fire Operational Permit examples that may occur at LBNL: • Fueling- Portable and stationary (B 76) • Fire Hydrant usage- Non fire suppression. Example using a backflow device on a construction project, or for a hot work operation. • Oven/Furnace usage. • Occupancies over 50 people for an event or meeting. • Occupancies over 1000 for an event of meeting. • Tent structures or membranes over 400 sq. feet in size (multiple tents placed together could also trigger a permit) • Hot work falls under Fire Operational Permits, but is already controlled under the Hot Work program, but we may modify this in the future. • Food truck permits. We are currently providing permits for all food trucks on site. |
What is the regulatory requirement for Fire Operational Permits?
| Fire Operational Permits are required under California Fire Code section 105.5 (State Law), (Contract 31) the DOE order 420.1C. |
How do I submit a Fire Operational Permit request?
| Click the “Submit Operational Permit Request” button above or by clicking here. You can locate the google form on the A-Z under “Fire Operational Permits,” “Permits,” “Conferences,” or “Meetings.” From the SES homepage in the “Quick Links” menu on the right hand side under Fire Protection and Engineering Services. |
How much advance notice is suggested for a Fire Operational Permit?
| The Fire Marshal’s Office asks for at least 48 hours’ notice, but we understand things come up and we’ll do our best to accommodate last-minute requests. |
What happens after I submit the Google form?
| The Fire Marshal staff will contact the requestor to set up inspection and issue permit if approved. |
