Fire Prevention Permits Information

Certain activities that are deemed as potentially hazardous are not allowed unless the city has issued a Fire prevention permit.

The purpose of the permit is to insure that any activity that may be potentially hazardous is conducted according to recognized standards of safety.

1.  Download and fill out the the General Permit Application. If you are seeking to have hotwork, storage tank, or pyrotechnics permitted, be sure to complete the applicable application as well. 

2.  Submit the completed Fire Prevention Application with site plan and photos of required extinguishers to:
   
   Bureau of Fire Prevention
   Fire Marshal's Office
   1421 N Jefferson Ave
   St. Louis MO 63106

   or E-mail to: stlfd_fmo+permits@stlouis-mo.gov
    

3. Pay for your permit in person or pay online!  See Online Payment of Fire Department Fees for more information on our new PayIt online payment portal.
    
4. Once payment has been confirmed and application materials approved, your permit will be emailed to you, or you may pick it up in person. 

A $25 non-refundable application fee is required for each permit application and should be added to the fees listed below.

While fees may vary, costs as of September 2026 are:

• Propane for Cooking or Heating: $50 per use of less than 300 pounds per site.
• Fireworks per demonstration:
  • Storage for less than 48 hours: $50
  • Discharge: $50
  • Transportation by one vehicle: $30 per event
  • Transportation by other vehicles: $15 per event
• Fireworks Simulators: $50
• Open Flame: $50
• Prescribed Burn: $50
• Welding or Cutting at Individual Site: $50
• Storage Tanks
  • Abandonment, installation, or removal: $50 each
  • Repairing of piping or pumps: $40 each
  • Cleaning: $40 each

Applications submitted in person may not have a permit issued that same day. Be aware that official review of application materials may require attention of personnel who are not on site at the time of submission. It is strongly suggested that permit applications reach the Fire Marshal's Office no less than two weeks in advance of the event. 

Photographs of extinguishers showing full charge and most recent inspection tag must accompany all permit applications for use of propane. See the Important Fire Extinguisher Information document for an example of a quality extinguisher image. 

Permits cannot be issued until all designated fees have been paid. (Section 113, City Ordinance)

Permits other than those listed may be required for activities at the Fire Marshal's discretion. 

In order for a business to conduct certain activities that may be hazardous to the public, certification may be required in addition to permits.

The certification process ensures that various businesses and their employees have the proper aptitude, experience and equipment to safely perform a specific hazardous activity.

Additionally, we assure that the company is bonded and insured to protect the owner and the city from any losses in case of accident.

The certification process includes :

• Work History Resume - includes the location, contract information and nature of any prior jobs you may have completed.
• Prior Certifications - including certifications from other cities and states.
• Documented Training
• Required Federal Licenses for handling Explosives (if applicable).
• Proof of Insurance
• An Interview with the Fire Marshal

Contact the Fire Marshal's Office for more information (314) 289-1960