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Operational Permits

Operational permits allow for extra requirements to be placed on certain activities or processes that present a greater hazard to life or property.

Current Operational permits that are required by the 2000 International Fire Code are listed below along with a brief description and minimum quantities before permit is required.

• Aerosols-manufacture, handle or store 500 pounds or more of level 2 or 3 aerosol products.(Based on propellant's flammability)
• Assembly-for occupant loads over 600 or more than 100 occupants above or below grade.
• Battery Storage-stationary lead-acid systems over 50 gallons capacity.
• Compressed Gases- storage, use or handling at normal temperature of below types of gases.
  • Corrosive—200 cu ft.
  • Flammable—200 cu ft.
  • Highly Toxic—any amount
  • Inert—6000 cu ft.
  • Oxidizing—504 cu ft.
  • Toxic—any amount
• Cryogenic Fluids-to produce, store, use, handle or dispense in excess of below requirements.
• Flammable cryogenic—1 gallon inside; 60 gallons outside
• Inert—60 gallons inside; 500 gallons outside
• Oxidizing—10 gallons inside; 50 gallons inside
• Physical or health hazard not listed—any amount
• Flammable/Combustible Liquids—to manufacture, store, use, or handle:
  • Class I more than 5 gallons
  • Class II or IIIA over 25 gallons
  • To install, change use, alter, remove, abandon, and place temporary out of service any below ground tank or aboveground tank.
• Fireworks
• Hazardous materials—store, dispense, use, handle or transport on site any chemical that poses a health or physical hazard.
• High Piled Combustible Storage—the storage of combustibles where the top of storage exceeds 12 feet or over 6 feet for plastics and some other special products.
• LP Gas—storage and use over 60 gallons
• Outdoor Fireplace—allows open burning in an approved fireplace for single-family homes only. Application lists the requirements.
• Open Burning—not allowed without a permit
• Spray or dipping process—using flammable /combustibles liquids or combustible powers.
• Tire Storage—scrape tires or tire byproducts that exceed 2500 cf. or inside storage of tires or tire products.
• Tents (if 120 sq ft or more)—requires a BUILDING PERMIT, a flame retardant certification, a clear 12 foot wide firebreak on all sides (no guy ropes or stakes) If electrical lighting, emergency lights and exit signs with battery backup maybe required in accordance with IFC/2000 Chapter 10. Location and width of Exit(s) Main entry 72" wide.