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Fire and special event permit process - Building and land use
Find out how to apply for permits involving flammable liquid tanks, fireworks, fire systems, and special events.
Permit for installing and decommissioning flammable liquid tanks, such as propane/LPG tanks.
Applications
For new or relocated fuel tanks, you must get gas piping permit from the Seattle King County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health.
Apply online at the MyBuildingPermit website. Navigate to storage tanks after selecting the project and activity type beneath the fire category.
Or download application materials under Fire System Packet: Fuel Tanks, Installation and Relocation or Decommissioning Underground Fuel Tanks below.
Inspections
We must inspect work to ensure code compliance.
Gas piping inspection must occur prior to inspection of your LPG tank permit, call 206-296-4932 to schedule an inspection.
This permit is not for all fireworks use. It is illegal to sell or use consumer fireworks in unincorporated King County.
Applications
Apply online at the MyBuildingPermit website. Navigate to Fireworks Display after selecting Any Project Type and Special.
Or download application materials under Fire System Packet: Fireworks Display Application, below.
Inspections
We must inspect work to ensure code compliance.
Schedule your permit inspection
File a complaint
Visit our code enforcement page for details on how to file a complaint for the use of illegal fireworks.
Fire system permits help to preserve life and property by preventing and controlling fires and fire hazards.
Fire system permits include:
- Fire sprinkler systems
- Fire alarm systems
- Fire monitoring systems
- All fixed fire extinguishing systems
- Standpipe
- Water main extensions
- Underground sprinkler supply lines
- Fire hydrant installation
- Flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks
- LPG tanks
- Generators
- Flammable liquid spray booths
- Flow coater systems
- Fiber-glassing equipment
- Solvent distillation equipment for recycling solvents
- High piled storage
Applications
Single-family, commercial and multi-family fire system permits are available online through the MyBuildingPermit website.
Or download application materials under the Fire Systems Packet on our Permit application forms resources webpage.
Inspections
We must inspect work to ensure code compliance.
Schedule your permit inspection
A permit to erect a temporary tent or membrane structure in excess of 400-square-feet in size or an aggregate area of multiple tents of 700-square-feet.
Applications
Apply online at the MyBuildingPermit website. Navigate to Special Event after selecting Any Project Type and Special.
Or download application materials under Fire System Packet: Fire Permit; - Special Event Permit, below.
Inspections
We must inspect work to ensure code compliance.
Fire Permits
Handouts
Fire Alarm, Cellular Communication and Digital Security Controls
Fire Alarm Systems Permit: Non-Residential and Multi-Family
Fire Permit; Special Event Permit
Fire Permit: Sprinkler, Non-Residential and Multi-Family
Fire, Other Systems and Equipment
Fire, Other Systems and Equipment - Non-Residential Cooking Hoods
Fire, Other Systems and Equipment - Generator - Emergency or Standby
Fire, Other Systems and Equipment - Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems
Fire, Other Systems and Equipment - Wireless Mesh Radio Network (AES)
Fire Hazards - Vegetation
Fire, King County Public Safety Frequency Use Agreement
Fire, Residential Sprinkler Insulation (Tenting)
Fire Safety During Construction
Fire Systems and Equipment Fee Schedule
Fuel Tanks, Decommissioning Underground
Fuel Tanks, Installation and Relocation
Residential Installation and Relocation Checklist (268KB)
Fuel Tanks, Removal and Decommissioning Contractors
Application instructions (195KB)
Residential Accessory or Agricultural Structure, Fire Sprinkler Access and Water Supply
Residential Fire Access and Water Supply Checklist
Residential Remodel, Fire Access and Water Supply
Forms
Fire, King County Public Safety Frequency Use Agreement
Fuel Tanks, Site Plan
Fire District Receipt
Obtain from your local Fire District
Fireworks Display Application
Fire Fireworks Stand
No stands due to Fireworks ban starting in 2022