What is a Fire Code permit?
- City of Albany authorization to conduct certain operations or to store and/or handle hazardous materials.
- A tool for communicating important information to responding firefighters.
- Your opportunity to become compliant with fire safety requirements.
Permit fees
To obtain a permit:
- Make application with the Office of the State Fire Marshal or DEQ if required.
- Make application with the City of Albany Fire Department.
- Provide required activity/hazard information.
- Pay appropriate City of Albany Fire Code permit fee.
(Please allow five (5) business days for processing) - Comply with all Fire Code requirements.
- Schedule/receive compliance fire inspection(s).
- Submit documentation for tank decommissioning.
What requires a Fire Code permit in Albany?
Fire Code permits issued in the City of Albany are a one-time occurrence for:
Fireworks Storage, Sales, & Displays (Shoots)
- Completed Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Required Application
- Payment of Albany Fire Code permit fee
Temporary Membrane Structure/Tent
per Oregon Fire Code (OFC) 105.6.47 and OFC Chapter 31
Fixed Hazardous Materials Storage Tank (Commercial & Residential)
Decommissioning/removal:
- Payment of Albany Fire Code permit fee
Heating oil tank:
- Copy of Site Map
- Payment of Albany Fire Code Permit Fee
Underground Storage Tank (UST):
- Copy of DEQ 30-day Notice Letter
- DEQ UST Decommissioning Checklist and Site Assessment Report
Above-ground Storage Tank (AST):
New installation/relocation:
- Payment of Albany Fire Code permit fee
Up to 1,000 Gallons:
- Site Plan showing location of:
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- Buildings/Structures
- Shut-off switches
- Tanks (include capacity)
- Diking
- Fire access roads
- Fire hydrants
- Distances to buildings & property line
- Design Plan showing location of:
- Piping, valves, fittings
- Signage
- Design & Construction
- Dispensers
- Copies of equipment data sheets
Over 1,000 Gallons:
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