Fire Permits & Codes
These fire codes are currently in use by the City of Fargo:
- International Fire Code - 2018
Referenced Standards: NFPA 13 - 2016, NFPA 13R - 2016, NFPA 72 -2016 - Local amendments to the 2018 International Fire Code may be viewed online, or obtain a copy in the fire marshal's office located in Station One (637 NP Avenue).
- Chapter 9 of the Fargo Municipal Code contains Fire Protection and Prevention regulations.
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View the page table of contents below for quick access to fire permits and code information.
Annual Operational Permits
Permits | Fee | When required | Application Form to use | Required Information | Supplemental Info |
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105.6.1 Aerosol products 5101.2 | $60.00 | Level 2 or 3 aerosol greater | Floorplan, MSDS, Quantity and | ||
105.6.2 Amusement Buildings | $60.00 | To operate special amusement | Floorplan, Fire safety plan | ||
105.6.3 Aviation | $60.00 | Aircraft servicing or repair in | Floorplan, Description of work | ||
105.6.4 Carnivals and Fairs | $60.00 | To operate a carnival or fair | Site plan, Floorplan, Fire | ||
105.6.5 Cellulose nitrate | $60.00 | To store, handle or use | Floorplan, quantities, | ||
105.6.6 Combustible | $60.00 | To operate grain elevator, four | Floorplan, Description of work | ||
105.6.7 Combustible | $60.00 | To store or handle combustible | Floorplan, Detailed storage | ||
105.6.8 Compressed Gases | $60.00 | Store or handle amounts greater than: Corrosive | Floorplan, MSDS, Quantity and | ||
105.6.9 Covered and open mall | $60.00 | Display of highly combustible | Floorplan, Description of work | ||
105.6.10 Cryogenic fluids 5501.2 | $60.00 | To operate or store quantities | Floorplan, Type and description | ||
105.6.11 Cutting and | $60.00 | To cut or weld | Floorplan, Description of work | ||
105.6.12 Dry Cleaning | $60.00 | To operate a dry cleaning | Floorplan, MSDS, Quantity and | ||
105.6.13 Exhibits and trade | $60.00 | To operate exhibit and trade | Site plan, Floorplan, Fire | ||
105.6.14 Explosives 5601.2 | $60.00 | To manufacture, store, handle | Floorplan, MSDS, Quantity and | ||
105.6.15 Fire hydrants and | $60.00 | To use or operate fire hydrants | Description of work on site, | Contact Water meter supervisor | |
105.6.16 Flammable and | $60.00 | To operate non DOT regulated | Floorplan, MSDS, Quantity and | ||
105.6.17 Floor finishing | $60.00 | Floor finishing greater than 350 | MSDS, Quantities, Description of | ||
105.6.18 Fruit and crop | $60.00 | Fruit or crop ripening using | Floorplan, MSDS, Quantities, | ||
105.6.19 Fumigation and | $60.00 | To operate a business of | Floorplan, MSDS, Quantity and | ||
105.6.20 Hazardous | $120.00 | To store or handle amounts | Floorplan, MSDS, Quantity and | IFC Chapter 50 and specific requirements depend on hazardous material | |
105.6.21 HPM facilities 2701.5 | $120.00 | To store, handle, or use hazardous | Floorplan, MSDS, Quantity and | ||
105.6.22 High piled storage | $60.00 | High piled storage area greater | Floorplan, Commodity description | ||
105.6.23 Hot Work | $60.00 | Use of portable or fixed site | Floorplan, Description of work | ||
105.6.24 Industrial Ovens 3001.2 | $60.00 | Class A or Class B oven which | Floorplan, Industrial oven | ||
105.6.25 Lumber yards and | $60.00 | Storage or processing of greater | Site plan, fire access plan, | ||
105.6.26 Liquid or gas fueled | $60.00 | To display, operate or | Floorplan, Fire safety plan, | ||
105.6.27 LP-gas 6101.2 | $60.00 | To store or use LP Gas (Not | Site plan, floorplan, quantity, | ||
105.6.28 Magnesium | $60.00 | To melt, cast, heat treat, or | Floorplan, quantity, description | ||
105.6.32 Open burning 307.2 | $60.00 | Open burning on public or | Site plan, description of | ||
105.6.33 Open flames and | $60.00 | To remove paint with a torch | Description of work, attendant, | ||
105.6.34 Open flames and | $60.00 | To use open flame or candles in | Description of device, | ||
105.6.35 Organic coatings 2901.2 | $60.00 | To produce more than 1 gallon of | Floorplan, MSDS, Quantity and | ||
105.6.37 Places of | $60.00 | To operate a place of assembly | Floorplan, fire safety plan, | IFC Section 1030, IFC Section 1004.3, Assembly Crowd Managers, Maximum Occupancy signs required | |
105.6.39 Private Fire hydrants | $60.00 | To remove private fire hydrant | Description of work on site, | Contact Water meter supervisor | |
105.6.40 Pyrotechnic special | $120 + $85/hr min. 2hrs** | To use or handle pyrotechnic | Site plan, floorplan, MSDS, Type | IFC Chapter 56, NFPA 1123/1126, NFPA 160, Outdoor Fireworks Display | |
105.6.41 Pyroxylin | $60.00 | To store or handle more than 25 | Floorplan, description of | ||
105.6.42 Refrigeration | $60.00 | To operate a mechanical | Site plan, floorplan, MSDS, | ||
105.6.43 Repair Garages 2301.2 | $60.00 | To operate a repair garage | Floorplan, Description of work | ||
105.6.44 Rooftop | $60.00 | To operate a rooftop heliport | Site plan, fire safety plan | ||
105.6.45 Spraying or | $60.00 | To spray or dip utilizing | Floorplan, description of work, | ||
105.6.46 Storage of scrap | $60.00 | To store tire or scrap tires | Floorplan, site plan, quantity | ||
105.6.47 Temporary membrane | $60.00 | To operate a tent or membrane | Description of event/activity | ||
105.6.48 Tire rebuilding | $60.00 | To operate a tire rebuilding | Floorplan, fire safety plan, | ||
105.6.49 Waste Handling | $60.00 | To operate a wrecking yard, junk | Site plan, description of work | ||
105.6.50 Wood Products 2801.2 | $60.00 | To store chips, hogged material, | Site plan, access plan, fire |
Construction Permits
Permits | Fee | When required | Application Form to use | Required Information | Supplemental Info |
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901.2 Automatic fire-extinguishing systems (Plan review and inspection) no permit | $85 + ($1x0.1%(Total Fire Flow Calculation Area)) | To install or modify an automatic fire extinguishing system. | Shop Drawings, Calculations, Product data sheets, Owner's Information certificate | ||
105.7.5 Cryogenic fluids | $85 + (0.1%(Project cost)) | To install a cryogenic fluid storage system where the quantities (gallons) greater than when Indoors - flammable 1, Inert 60, Oxidizing 10, Physical or health hazard. When outdoors - Flammable 60, Inert 500, Oxidizing 50, Physical or health hazard. | Site plan, Floorplan, Product data sheets, msds, quantity and type of chemical | ||
105.7.6 Emergency Responder radio coverage system | $85 + (0.1%(Project cost)) | To install an emergency responder radio coverage system and related equipment | Floorplan, Product data sheets | ||
901.2 Fire alarm and detection system and related equipment (Plan review and inspection) no permit | $85 + ($1x0.1%(Total Fire Flow Calculation Area)) | To install a fire alarm and detection system | Shop Drawings, Calculations, Product data sheets | ||
105.7.9 Flammable and combustible liquids | $85 + (1%(Project cost)) | To install, repair or modify a non DOT regulated pipeline. To install tanks, equipment, and fuel dispensing stations. To install, alter, or remove flammable or combustible liquid tanks | Site plan, Floorplan, Product data sheets, msds, quantity and type of chemical | IFC Chapter 57, IFC Chapter 23 Aboveground Storage Tank handout | |
105.7.10 Fuel cell power systems | $85 + (1%(Project cost)) | To install stationary fuel cell power systems. | Site plan, Floorplan, Product data sheets, msds | ||
105.7.13 Hazardous materials | $85 + (0.1%(Project cost)) | To install, repair damage to, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service a hazardous materials storage facility | Floorplan, MSDS, Quantity and classification of chemicals | IFC Chapter 50 and specific requirements depend on hazardous material | |
105.7.11 Industrial Ovens | $85 + (0.1%(Project cost)) | To install Class A or Class B oven which are utilized for production or processing of combustible materials. | Floorplan, Industrial oven system information | ||
105.7.12 LP-gas | $85 + (0.1%(Project cost)) | To install or modify an LP Gas system greater than 2000 gallons single or 4000 aggregate. | Site plan, floorplan, quantity, Tank information, Fire Protection | ||
105.7.16 Spraying or dipping | $85 + (0.1%(Project cost)) | To install or modify a spray room, dip tank or booth. | Floorplan, Product data sheets, fire protection system plan and calculations |
Construction Permit Fee Schedule
2018 International Fire Code as adopted by City of Fargo
Rates - Cost Includes Plan Review & Inspection During Normal Business Hours |
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$85 + ($1x0.1% (Total Fire Flow Calculation Area)) |
$85 + (0.1% (Project cost)) |
$85 + (1% (Project cost)) Flammable and combustible liquid tanks |
**Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge - two hours) - $85 per hour |