Operational Permits


Operational Permits

A Fire Department operational permit constitutes permission to maintain, store, use or handle materials, or to conduct processes which produce conditions hazardous to life or property, or to install equipment used in connection with such activities.  Such permission shall not be construed as authority to violate, cancel, or set aside any of the provisions of the Fire Code.  Such a permit shall not take the place of any license required by law.

Although the Northstar Fire Department does not charge a fee for an operational permit, a permit application must still be submitted for review and approval.  Additionally, the Northstar Fire Department may require an inspection prior to issuing an operational permit. All applicants must allow a minimum of 7 days for the review/approval process and inspection for the issuance of an operational permit. 


Application for Operational Permits

Applications for operational permits shall be submitted to the Community Risk Reduction Division.  Permit applications must be submitted through the Northstar Fire Department’s website. Permit application packets sent via email will not be accepted.  Office hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. To access Operational Permit Applications, Click Here:

Operational Permit Applications


Conditions of Operational Permits

Expiration.  An operational permit shall continue until revoked or for such a period of time as designed at the time of issuance.  Permits shall not be transferable and any change in use, occupancy, operation, or ownership shall require a new permit.

Inspection Required.  Before an operational permit is issued, the Community Risk Reduction Division shall inspect and approve the receptacles, vehicles, buildings, devices, premises, storage spaces or areas to be used.  In instances where laws or regulations are also enforced by other departments, a joint approval shall be obtained from all departments concerned.

Retention of Operational Permits.  Operational permits shall be kept on the premises at all times and shall be posted in a conspicuous location on the premises.  Permits shall be subject to inspection all times by an officer or the Fire or Police Departments or any persons authorized by the Chief.

Revocation of Operational Permits.  The Chief is authorized to suspend or revoke an operational permit when it is determined after a hearing by the Chief.


Operational Permit Type/Descriptions (Required by the CA Fire Code, Chapter 1, §105.6):

AEROSOL PRODUCTS, MANUFACTURE, STORE, HANDLE
 AIRCRAFT, REPAIR, SERVICING
 AIRCRAFT REFUELING VEHICLE, STORAGE, USE
 AMUSEMENT BUILDINGS, OPERATION
 BATTERY SYSTEM,  STORAGE, USE
 CARNIVALS AND FAIRS, OPERATION
 CARNIVALS AND FAIRS, SPONSOR, EVENT
 CARNIVALS AND FAIRS, SPONSOR, ISCOTT
 CELLULOSE NITRATE FILM, STORAGE, USE, HANDLING
 CELLULOSE NITRATE PLASTICS, STORAGE, HANDLING, ASSEMBLY, MANUFACTURE
 COMBUSTIBLE DUST-PRODUCING OPERATIONS
 COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS, STORAGE
 COMPRESSED GAS, FUELING STATION, OPERATION
 COMPRESSED GAS, STORAGE, USE, HANDLING
 CONDITIONAL USE, OTHER
 CONDITIONAL USE, VENDOR, EVENT
 CONDITIONAL USE, VENDOR, ISCOTT
 COVERED MALL BUILDINGS, OPERATION
 CRYOGENIC FLUIDS, STORAGE, USE
 CUTTING AND WELDING, OPERATION
 DRY CLEANING PLANT, OPERATION
 EXHIBITS AND TRADE SHOWS, OPERATION
 EXHIBITS AND TRADE SHOWS, SPONSOR, EVENT
 EXPLOSIVES, MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, HANDLING, SALE, USE
 FIREFIGHTER AIR SYSTEM, MAINTENANCE, TESTING
 FIREWORKS, PUBLIC DISPLAY
 FLAMMABLE / COMBUSTIBLE FINISHES, FLOOR FINISHING, APPLICATION
 FLAMMABLE / COMBUSTIBLE FINISHES, LIMITED SPRAY PAINTING, APPLICATION
 FLAMMABLE / COMBUSTIBLE FINISHES, SPRAY PAINTING, APPLICATION
 FLAMMABLE / COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS, MANUFACTURE, PROCESS, BLEND, REFINE
 FLAMMABLE / COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS, PORTABLE CONTAINER, STORE, HANDLE, USE
 FLAMMABLE / COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS, PORTABLE CONTAINER, USE, TEMPORARY
 FLAMMABLE / COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS, STATIONARY TANK
      ABOVE-GROUND STATIONARY TANK, ABANDON-IN-PLACE
      ABOVE-GROUND STATIONARY TANK, FUEL REMOVAL BY OTHER MEANS
      ABOVE-GROUND STATIONARY TANK, OUT OF SERVICE < 1 YEAR
      ABOVE-GROUND STATIONARY TANK, REMOVAL
      ABOVE-GROUND STATIONARY TANK, STORAGE, USE
      ABOVE-GROUND STATIONARY TANK, TEMPORARILY OUT OF SERVICE < 90 DAYS
      UNDERGROUND STATIONARY TANK, ABANDON-IN-PLACE
      UNDERGROUND STATIONARY TANK, FUEL REMOVAL BY OTHER MEANS
      UNDERGROUND STATIONARY TANK, OUT OF SERVICE < 1 YEAR
      UNDERGROUND STATIONARY TANK, REMOVAL
      UNDERGROUND STATIONARY TANK, STORAGE, USE
      UNDERGROUND STATIONARY TANK, TEMPORARILY OUT OF SERVICE < 90 DAYS
 FLAMMABLE / COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS, TANK VEHICLE, OPERATION, DISPENSING
 FRUIT AND CROP RIPENING, OPERATION
 FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING, OPERATION, MAINTAIN
 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, STORE, TRANSPORT, DISPENSE, USE, HANDLE
 HAZARDOUS PRODUCTION MATERIAL (HPM) FACILITIES
 HIGH-PILED STORAGE
 HOT WORK OPERATIONS, JEWELER, GRIND, BRAZE, SOLDER, CONDUCT
 HOT WORK OPERATIONS, ROOFER, OPEN FLAME DEVICE, CONDUCT
 HOT WORK OPERATIONS, WELDER, CUT, WELD, GRIND, BRAZE, SOLDER, CONDUCT
 INDOOR CANNABIS CULTIVATION
 INDUSTRIAL OVEN, BAKING / DRYING, OPERATION
 JUNK YARD / WRECKING YARD, OPERATION
 LIQUID- OR GAS-FUELED VEHICLES OR EQUIPMENT IN ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS, USE
 LP-GAS, MOBILE CATERER, USE
 LP-GAS, PORTABLE CYLINDERS, STORAGE, USE
 LP-GAS, PORTABLE CYLINDERS, USE, TEMPORARY
 LP-GAS, ROOFER, STORAGE, USE
 LP-GAS, STATIONARY TANK, STORAGE, USE
 LIVE AUDIENCE, PRODUCTION FACILITY / STUDIO / SOUND STAGE, ALLOW
 LUMBER YARD / WOODWORKING PLANT, STORAGE
 MAGNESIUM, PROCESSING
 MISCELLANEOUS COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
 MOBILE FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLES AND CARTS
 MOBILE FUELING OF HYDROGEN-FUELED VEHICLES
 MOTOR FUEL FACILITY, OPERATION
 MOTOR FUEL FACILITY, SELF-SERVICE, OPERATION
 ORGANIC COATING, MANUFACTURE
 OPEN BURNING (SEE OFFICER)
 OPEN FLAME, CANDLE, ASSEMBLY, USE
 OPEN FLAME, STERNO, BARBECUE, USE
 OPEN FLAME, USE, TEMPORARY
 OPEN FLAME AND TORCHES - WILDFIRE RISK AREA
 OPEN OUTDOOR FIRE (SEE OFFICER)
 OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY EVENT
 PLACE OF ASSEMBLY,  MOVIE PICTURE, THEATER, OPERATION (NO LONGER ISSUED)
 PLACE OF ASSEMBLY, OPERATION
 PLACE OF ASSEMBLY, PERMANENT OCCUPANCY, NON-PROFIT, OPERATION
 PLACE OF ASSEMBLY, TEMPORARY / SPECIAL, OPERATION (FIRE WATCH REQUIRED)
 PLANT EXTRACTION SYSTEMS
 PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANT - REMOVE, USE OR OPERATE
 PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS MATERIAL, USE, HANDLING
 REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT, OPERATION
 ROOFTOP HELIPORT, OPERATION
 SPRAYING OR DIPPING - OPERATIONAL
 TEMPORARY MEMBRANE STRUCTURES / TENTS, OPERATE, INSTALL
 TIRE-REBUILDING PLANT, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE
 TIRES, SCRAP / TIRE BYPRODUCTS, STORAGE
 VEHICLE REPAIR GARAGE, MAJOR, OPERATION
 VEHICLE REPAIR GARAGE, MINOR, OPERATION
 WASTE HANDLING, OPERATION