Permits and Fire Code

Updates: 

• Plan Submittals - Shall meet the requirements of the 2016 NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, and 72 Standards.

• Attention: Fire Protection Systems Inspection/Testing Companies - 2018 TFC 901.6.3 Records. Inspections and tests shall be by qualified individuals, who shall forward a report of inspection to the fire code official upon completion. Send to: TFD-SYSTEM- REPORTS@tucsonaz.gov unless using the IROL reporting system.

Permit Applications

Permits and plans shall be submitted to: TFD-PERMIT-SUBMITTAL@tucsonaz.gov

TUCSON FIRE CODE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT APPLICATION 

                      Tucson Water Plans shall be submitted to: TFD-WATERPLAN-SUBMITTAL@tucsonaz.gov

     Fire Construction Permit Submittal Requirements:

TUCSON FIRE OPERATIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION

     Fire Operational Permit Submittal Requirements: 

Fees

• TFD Permit Fee Schedule
• Fee Payment Online 

New Construction or Tenant Improvement (TI) Inspections:

     Call at least one day prior to the inspection to confirm date, time, and meeting place. This applies to:

• Underground Pressure Tests and fFushes
• Overhead Pressure Tests
• Commercial Kitchen Hood Finals
• Fire Alarm Finals
• And other special permits

Calling Your Inspection In

1. Call 520-791-3111
2. Leave a message with:

• The inspection request number (the system will prompt this)
• Contact number
• Any special instructions (IE. "Please call 520-xxx-xxxx 30 min. prior to arriving for the inspection").
  Leaving a message on the permit line does not guarantee you will get the time your requested, but all attempts will be made.

3. Call one of the inspectors listed below at 520-791-4502 to schedule an inspection time.

• If you don't get an answer, leave a message and call another inspector until you get a confirmed time for the inspection.

• Longer inspections (e.g. system certification tests) should be called-in further in advance. 
• We do not have access to the messages until the day the inspection is scheduled.
• Other contractors may have already scheduled the time slots you preferred.
• Inspections requested for times outside regular business hours are subject to additional fees. 

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Contacts:

         Fire Marshal

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Fire Code and COT Amendments

The City of Tucson has adopted and enforces the the 2018 International Fire Code w/ Local Amendments    

• Tucson Fire Department Local Amendments 
• More info on the IFC 

Information

Commercial Properties

Fire Access Roads
Fire Access Roads

Firewatch requirements alarm/sprinkler system out of service
Fire Watch Information

Key Lock Boxes and Gate Switches
Commercial Knox Box Instructions

Hazardous Materials

Aboveground Storage Tank installation guidelines:
AST requirements

Underground Storage Tank installation guidelines:
UST requirements
UST Relines 
UST Abandonment in Place

Liquefied Petroleum Gases requirements:
LPGrequirements

Residential Properties

Key Lock Boxes and Gate Switches
Residential Knox Box Instructions

Emergency Egress Requirements for Doors and Windows
Emergency Egress

Code requirements for allowable recreational fires
Recreational Fires and Outdoor Fireplaces

Code Requirements For Residential Barbeques
BBQs and Open Flame Devices

Special Events

Tent and Membrane Structures Requirements
Tents Submittal Guidelines

Cooking Booth information
Cooking Booths

Mobile Food Trucks and Trailers
TFD Mobile Food Trucks, Trailers, and Carts Guidelines

*TFD Business Assistance Program

Operating a business presents many challenges. As a business owner you may be responsible for complying with Federal, State, and local regulations.These regulations can range from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the International Fire Code (IFC). Many companies do not have the resources or the time to keep abreast of these complex and ever changing regulations.

The Tucson Fire Department Business Assistance Program was created to assist small to medium size businesses understand and follow the International Fire Code as adopted by the City of Tucson. In addition to these regulations the Business Assistance Program team has arranged to act as a liaison with the various agencies that may have an impact on your business.

Though the BAU will not do the work of a Fire Protection Engineer, (if required); through this program; your business can receive non-regulatory assistance ranging from answering questions over the phone to individual visits to your facility.

Because the program is separate from the enforcement units within the Tucson Fire Department, violation field notices will not be issued (except for imminent fire hazards). Our free on-site visits will allow our assistance personnel to identify potential problems before they become an issue with the various regulatory agencies.

If there are any regulatory concerns our assistance people will be able to direct your company to the right agency that will be able to provide you with advice.

The Business Assistance Unit offers assistance in a non-regulatory capacity to help your business maintain compliance and has arranged for experts in:

IFC (International Fire Code)
OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
DOT (Department of Transportation)
IBC (International Building Code)

Call the Tucson Fire Department Fire Prevention Office and ask for the Business Assistance Unit (520) 791-4502.