HomeMy WebLinkAbout401.002 - Operational (Use) PermitsEffective Date: June 2008 Darla J. Scott, Supervising Fire Inspector
Current Revision Date: 6/26/2025 Section 401.002
Next Revision Date: 6/26/2028 Page 1 of 2
Fresno City Fire Department
400 Prevention Manual
SECTION 401.002 OPERATIONAL (USE) PERMITS
PURPOSE
This policy clarifies the Fresno Fire Department’s (FFD or Department) requirements
for issuing operational (use) permits.
APPLICATION
This policy has been established to provide direction for issuing or renewing
operational (use) permits. These permits are required for specific operations and/or
for the use, storage and handling of hazardous materials that exceed the exempt
amounts in accordance with the Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) and the California Fire
Code (CFC), Chapter 1.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
Based upon the need for uniformity in application across the Department’s diverse
service delivery area, and after careful deliberation, the Department has determined
the following:
Operational (use) permits are required by the FMC and CFC for a number of
operations and/or for the use, storage and handling of hazardous materials. Prior to
the issuance of an operational (use) permit, a physical inspection shall be completed
and all associated permit fees paid.
The issued permit includes a list of the permit categories and the expiration date,
which will coincide with the next scheduled inspection date. Once issued, permits
must be readily available at the site for inspection by FFD personnel.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
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PROCESS
During the inspection, the fire inspector will assist the business owner in completing
all required information on the Special Hazard Permit Application form (FPD-F-62).
The inspector will verify that the quantities on site comply with the FMC and CFC.
Effective Date: June 2008 Darla J. Scott, Supervising Fire Inspector
Current Revision Date: 6/26/2025 Section 401.002
Next Revision Date: 6/26/2028 Page 2 of 2
INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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CROSS-REFERENCES
Fresno Municipal Code,
Chapter 10, Article 5
California Fire Code,
Chapter 1
Fire Prevention Division Form,
FPD-F-62, Special Hazard Permit Application