Permit Information
For Emergencies - Dial 9-1-1
This website should not be relied upon for emergency service requests and is in no way designed to serve as an alternative to the emergency response provided by dialing 9-1-1.
Planning & Development Services
Commercial Properties
New Fire Permit Applications:
Fire Alarm Permit Application(pdf)
Fire Sprinkler Permit Application(pdf)
Fixed System Permit Application(pdf)
Firewatch requirements when an alarm / sprinkler system is out of service:
firewatch.pdf
Information on required fire lanes:
firelane.pdf
A checklist for commercial cooking hood systems:
hoodsystems.pdf
Requirements for the outside storage of tires:
tirestorage.pdf
Commercial / Residential addressing requirements:
addressing.pdf
Special Events
Gem Show guidelines for promoters and participants:
gemshow.pdf
Code requirements for tents, canopies, street festivals, fairs, and booths:
CookingBooth.pdf
TentAndCanopy.pdf
Code requirements for amusement buildings and haunted houses:
amusementbldg.pdf
Hazardous Materials
Ethanol Inspection Record and Checklist:
Ethanol Inspection Record
EthanolInspectionRecord.pdf
EthanolInspectionRecord.doc
Ethanol Checklist
EthanolChecklist.pdf
Hazardous Materials
Aboveground Storage Tank installation guidelines:
ASTrequirements.pdf
Underground Storage Tank installation guidelines:
USTrequirements.pdf
Liquefied Petroleum Gases requirements:
LPGrequirements.pdf
Permissible Consumer Fireworks
Permissible consumer fireworks information:
Requirements for the Sale or Storage of Permissible Consumer Fireworks
COTFWPermit-Inst.pdf
Consumer Permissible Fireworks Application
ConsumerFWApp.pdf
Signage
FWSIgnage.pdf
Consumer Firework Compliance Checklist
CFWChecklist.pdf
Novelty and Permissible Consumer Fireworks
Fireworks-Types-Legal-Arizona.pdf
Residential Properties
Information on window / door iron bar enclosures:
bars.pdf
Code requirements for conducting a recreational fire:
recreationalfires.pdf
Code requirements concerning residential barbeques:
bbq.pdf
Fire safety requirements for residential rental properties:
rental.pdf
Display Fireworks / Pyrotechnics
Fireworks /Pyrotechnics permit requirements:
fireworkspermitrequirements.pdf
pyrotechnicspermitrequirements.pdf
Fireworks/Pyrotechnics display application:
Fireworks Application (pdf)
pyrotechnicsapplication.pdf
Fireworks Shooter Card information
Shooter Card Program
shootercardprogram.pdf
Shooter Card Application
shootercardapplication.pdf
Burn Permits
Flow Chart:
Burn Permit Flowchart (pdf)
Application:
Burn Permit Application (pdf)
Frequently Asked Questions
Information on the following topics can be found by using the attached links...
Burn Permits
Firework / Pyrotechnic Information
Certified Firework / Pyrotechnic Shooters Roster
Approved Firework / Pyrotechnic Displays (in the City of Tucson)
Fireworks Safety
Fire Extinguishers
Household Hazardous Waste Program
Smoke Detectors
Tucson Fire Code
Fire Service Related Links
Arizona Fire Chiefs Association
Arizona Fire Marshals Association
Arizona Fire Training Association
Arizona Interagency Wildfire Fire Prevention Team
International Fire Code
National Fire Protection Association
Fire Department Headquarters
Chief Jim Critchley
Assistant Chief Joe Gulotta
300 S. Fire Central
Tucson, Arizona 85701
Phone: (520) 837-7009
Fax: (520) 791-3231
Fire Prevention & Public Education
Deputy Chief Laura Baker
300 S. Fire Central
Tucson, Arizona 85713
Phone: (520) 791-4502
Fax: (520) 791-5346
Business Assistance Unit
Captain Mike Jones
300 S. Fire Central
Tucson, Arizona 85713
Phone: (520) 791-4014
Fax: (520) 791-5346
Inspections Team - North of Broadway
Captain Phil Morgan
300 S. Fire Central
Tucson, Arizona 85713
Phone: (520) 791-4502
Fax: (520) 791-5346
Inspections Team - South of Broadway
Captain Jeff Langejans
300 S. Fire Central
Tucson, Arizona 85713
Phone: (520) 791-4502
Fax: (520) 791-5346
Fire Systems Engineering
Ken Brouillette
300 S. Fire Central
Tucson, Arizona 85701
Phone: (520) 837-7029
Fax: (520) 791-3231
Public Education
300 S. Fire Central
Tucson, Arizona 85713
Phone: (520) 791-4502
Fax: (520) 791-5346
Fire Investigations
300 S. Fire Central
Tucson, Arizona 85701
Phone: (520) 791-4512
Fax: (520) 791-3231
Business Assistance Unit
Operating a business presents many challenges, as a business owner you may be responsible for complying with Federal, State, and local regulations.These regulations can range from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the International Fire Code (IFC). Many companies do not have the resources or the time to keep abreast of these complex and ever changing regulations.
The Tucson Fire Department Business Assistance Program was created to assist small to medium size businesses understand and follow the International Fire Code as adopted by the City of Tucson. In addition to these regulations the Business Assistance Program team has arranged to act as a liaison with the various agencies that may have an impact on your business.
Through this free program, your business can receive non-regulatory assistance ranging from answering questions over the phone to individual visits to your facility.
Because the program is separate from the enforcement units within the Tucson Fire Department, violation field notices will not be issued (except for imminent fire hazards). Our free on-site visits will allow our assistance personnel to identify potential problems before they become an issue with the various regulatory agencies.
If there are any regulatory concerns our assistance people will be able to direct your company to the right agency that will be able to provide you with advice.
The Business Assistance Unit has arranged for experts in:
IFC (International Fire Code)
OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
DOT (Department of Transportation)
IBC (International Building Code)
to offer assistance in a non-regulatory capacity to help your business maintain compliance.
Interested ?
Call the Tucson Fire Department Fire Prevention Office and ask for the Business Assistance Unit.
(520) 791-4014
