A Fire Department Permit constitutes permission to maintain, store, use or handle materials, or to conduct processes which produce conditions hazardous to life or property, or to install equipment used in connection with such activities. Such permission shall not be construed as authority to violate, cancel or set aside any of the provision of the Fire Code. Such permit shall not take the place of any license required by law.
Application for Permits
Applications for permits shall be submitted to the Bureau of Fire Prevention, Permit Section located at 698 2nd Street, Room 109, San Francisco, CA 94107. The Permit Section office hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. For more information, please contact the BFP Permit Section.
Applications for fire department permit shall be accompanied by plans when required by the Bureau. Depending on the type of fire department permit, certain regulated activities require a supplemental application, additional information, site plans, floor layout plans, and proof of insurance. The following are various documents and forms used by the Permit Section:
Conditions of Permits
Expiration. A permit shall continue until revoked or for such a period of time as designed at the time of issuance. Permits shall not be transferable and any change in use, occupancy, operation, or ownership shall require a new permit.
Inspection Required. Before a permit issued, the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall inspect and approve the receptacles, vehicles, buildings, devices, premises, storage spaces or areas to be used. In instances where laws or regulations are also enforced by other departments, a joint approval shall be obtained from all departments concerned.
Retention of Permits. Permits shall be kept on the premises at all times and shall be posted in a conspicuous location on the premises. Permits shall be subject to inspection all times by an officer or the fire or police departments or any persons authorized by the Chief.
Revocation of Permits. The chief is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit when it is determined after a hearing by the Chief.
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Permit ID
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Description
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100
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Conditional Use Permit
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102
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Auto Parking Station (Lot)
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103
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Garages Minor Repairs
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105
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Compressed Gases
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106
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Installation Medical Gas Sys.
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107
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Combustible Fibers Storage
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108
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Explosives, To Receive
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109
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Fireworks Import And/Or Export
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110
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Fireworks/Public Display
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111
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Fireworks Transport
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112
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Fireworks Wholesale
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113
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Flammables, Finishes Application Of
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115
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Flammables, Liquids/Processing Plants
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116
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Flammables, Liquids/Portable Containers
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117
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Flammables, Liquids Station. Tanks
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118
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Flammable, Liquids/Tank Vehicle
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119
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Piping Installation or Modification
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121
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Stationary Tank, Installation
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122
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Stationary Tank, Removal of Above Stationary Tank
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126
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Garages, Repair
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127
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Garages, Storage
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128
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Hazardous Chemicals
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130
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LP Gas Stationary Tank
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131
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LP Gas Portable Cylinders
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132
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Lumber Storage
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133
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Magnesium/Titanium Processing
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134
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Cellulose Nitrate Film
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135
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Movie Theater
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136
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Cellulose Nitrate Storage
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138
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Use of Open Flame
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139
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Junk Yards
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140
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Open Outdoor Fire
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141
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Oven Drying And Baking
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142
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Place of Assembly
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143
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Combustible Materials Storage
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144
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Service Stations
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145
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Self Service Stations
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146
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Tent Installation
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148
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Tire Rebuilding
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151
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Welding and Cutting
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152
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Mobile Caterer/LPG Users
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153
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Roofers/LPG Users
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154
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Mobile Automotive Service
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155
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Use of Compressed Natural Gas
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156
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Use of Compressed MAPP Gas
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157
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Use of Non-Medical Gasses
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158
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Use of Medical Gasses
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159
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Compressed Gas Fueling Station
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164
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Lead Acid Battery, Storage and Use
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170
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Dry Cleaning Plant
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181
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High Pile Storage
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210
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Pyrotechnics Special Effects
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213
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Flammable Finishers Limited
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217
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Flammable Liquid Stationary Above Ground Tank
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222
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Stationary Tanks, Removal of Underground Stationary Tank
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238
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Temporary, Open Flame Use
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242
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Temporary Special Place of Assembly
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264
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Lead Acid Battery Installation
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322
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Pipe Modification, Compressed Gas Non-Medical
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323
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Pipe Modification, Compressed Gas Medical
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470
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Dry Cleaning Plant Installation
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471
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Dry Cleaning Plant Modification
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820
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Underground Stationary Tank, Fuel Removal By Other Means
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821
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Aboveground Stationary Tank, Fuel Removal By Other Means
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822
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Underground Stationary Tank, Temporary Out of Service < 90 Days
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823
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Above Ground Stationary, Temporary Out of Service < 90 Days
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824
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Underground Stationary Tank, Out of Service < 1 Year
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825
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Aboveground Stationary Tank, Out of Service < 1 Year
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826
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Underground Stationary Tank, Abandoned In Place
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827
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Aboveground Stationary Tank, Abandoned In Place
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Information Bulletins Applicable to Fire Department Permits
Bulletin No. 2005-01 (PDF) - Fire Department Regulated Activities in Public Assembly
Bulletin No. 2005-02 - Use of LP-Gas Mushroom-Type Heater
Guidelines for Candles in Public Assembly
Safety Requirements for Cooking at Outdoor Food & Street Fairs
Fire Safety Rules & Practices for Roofing Operations
Permit Fees
(Updated 8/20/09)
Below is Table 112-A of Appendix Chapter 1 of the 2007 San Francisco Fire Code. The fee amounts reflect the approved fee increase, effective 8/20/09.
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TYPE OF PERMIT
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FEE
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Aircraft repair hanger
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$330.00
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Aircraft refueling vehicles
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$330.00
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Automobile parking station
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$330.00
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Burning, removal of paint
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$330.00
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Cellulose nitrate film
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$330.00
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Cellulose nitrate storage
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$330.00
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Combustible fiber storage
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$330.00
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Combustible material storage
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$330.00
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Combustible metal processing
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$330.00
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Compressed gases, nonflammable
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$330.00
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Compressed gases, flammable
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$330.00
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Installation of nonflammable medical gas system
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$330.00
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Installation of flammable gas system
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$330.00
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Conditional use
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$90.00
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Cryogenic fluids, store, sell or handle
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$330.00
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Cryogenic fluids, transport
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$330.00
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Dry-cleaning plant
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$330.00
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Dust-producing machinery
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$330.00
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Explosives, receive
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$330.00
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Explosives, store
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$330.00
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Fireworks, display or special effects
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$330.00
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Fireworks, import or export
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$330.00
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Fireworks, sell, maintain or store
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$330.00
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Fireworks, transport
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$330.00
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Firefighter air systems, maintenance
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$330.00
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Flammable finishes, application of
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$330.00
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Limited spray paint
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$330.00
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Flammable liquids, installation or modification of piping systems, including dispensers
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$330.00
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Flammable liquids, installation of storage tanks
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$330.00
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Flammable liquids, portable storage tank
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$330.00
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Flammable liquids, manufacture, processing, blending or refining
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$330.00
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Flammable liquids, removal, abandonment, emptying or disposing of any flammable liquid tank
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$330.00
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Flammable liquids, service station, attendant
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$330.00
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Flammable liquids, self-service station
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$330.00
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Flammable liquids, self-service station partial
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$330.00
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Flammable liquids, storage and handling
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$330.00
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Flammable liquids, tank vehicle
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$330.00
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Flammable liquids, dispensing from a tank vehicle
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$330.00
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Flammable liquids, testing tank for leakage
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$330.00
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Flammable liquids, use or excavation near a pipeline used to transport
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$330.00
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Fruit-ripening process
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$330.00
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Fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging concern
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$330.00
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Hazardous Materials, storage
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$330.00
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Hazardous Materials, transportation
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$330.00
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High-piled combustible storage
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$330.00
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Hot work on piers (daily)
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$90.00
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Hot work on piers (annual)
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$330.00
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Industrial ovens
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$330.00
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Liquefied petroleum gases, handling
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$330.00
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Liquefied petroleum gases, receiving
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$330.00
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Liquefied petroleum gases, storing
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$330.00
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Liquefied petroleum gases, transporting
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$330.00
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Liquefied petroleum gases, using
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$330.00
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Liquefied petroleum gases, unit inspection fee
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$10.00
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Liquefied petroleum gases, installation
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$330.00
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Lumber storage
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$330.00
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Manufacture of any organic coating
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$330.00
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Mechanical refrigeration
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$330.00
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Oil wells
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$330.00
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Open burning
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$330.00
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Open flame devices, on a marina
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$330.00
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Open flame devices, in public assembly
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$330.00
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Commercial mobile barbeque unit
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$330.00
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Operate or maintain any heliport or helistop
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$330.00
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Parade floats
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$330.00
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Public assembly
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$330.00
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Public assembly-permanent occupancy for non-profit group
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$0.00
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Vehicle garage, storage/repair garage
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$330.00
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Radioactive material, storage of
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$330.00
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Readily combustible material, storage of
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$330.00
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Roofing, application with open flame
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$330.00
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Tent or temporary membrane structure
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$330.00
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Tire rebuilding operation
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$330.00
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Vehicle wrecking yards, junk or waste material handling plants
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$330.00
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Vending and standing space
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$330.00
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Welding and cutting
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$330.00
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(Amended by Ord. No. 171-09, File No. 090705)
