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Special Hazards permit applications and guides

Take a look at the different permits we offer, along with related guides and applications.

The Special Hazards Unit is responsible for the issuing of permits for:

  • vent-less fireplaces
  • oil burners
  • tank installations and removals
  • annual storage
  • temporary storage
  • emergency generators
  • gas stations
  • open air parking
  • transportation of hazardous material, and
  • special events.

This unit is responsible for reviewing plans and the associated inspections that may be applicable to a particular permit. The special events area includes permits for special effects in the theater, movies, concerts, or private functions,  tentage, cooking, temporary heat, and fuel storage for generators.

Special effects

Fireworks checklist
Special effects application

Special events

Special events
General permit application
Open burning or cooking application
Food truck requirements
Candle permit instructions and application
Temporary heat application
Tent or temporary structure (online application)
Tent requirements as of July 2021

Tanks

Tanks
Tanks self-service guide
Temporary out of service application
Tank removal application
Install or modify a tank application
Application to install or change fuel oil burning equipment

Vehicle-related

Vehicle-related
Food truck requirements
License transfer form
Tank truck approval application
Transport hazardous material application
Annual permit

Renewable applications

Renewable applications
Nail salon requirements when storing flammables
License transfer form
Annual permit
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