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