Bureau of Fire Prevention Operational Permits

Step 1.Review the requirements

There is a variety of businesses where the City of Lincoln will required owners to attain a permit for activities, operations, practices, or functions.   The properties will be inspected annually so they can continue to operate.  Operational permits include explosives, health care, high rise buildings, mobile food preparation vehicles, mobile home park, residential congregate living, schools, hazardous materials, hospitals, place of assembly, salvage yard, and spray operations. 

All code requirements for fire permits are available in the Chapter 19.03 Fire Code.

For help with understanding these requirements, give us a call at the number 402-441-7521 and ask to speak to our Chief Fire Inspector.

Step 2.Make sure you have time to apply

This application will take about 15 minutes once you have gathered the required information and submit your application.

Step 3.Submit your registration

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Step 4.Make your payment

You will receive notification from Building and Safety with the invoice and further instruction on how to pay.

Step 5.Schedule an inspection

You will be contacted by the Bureau of Fire Prevention to complete this inspection.

Failure to submit satisfactory information is sufficient grounds to void a permit that is already issued. 

Non-compliance with the codes may result in a reinspection fee. 

Step 6.Print the occupancy certificate

Building and Safety will send notification including your certificate to print and display.