Fire Permits and Policies
The Fire Inspection Department is responsible for new construction plan review and inspections at various stages of construction to ensure compliance with the Minnesota State Fire Code, City Ordinances and the Life Safety Code. The Fire Inspection Department also conducts routine life safety fire inspections of existing commercial, industrial and multi-family residential structures to ensure continued compliance with Minnesota State Fire and Building Codes for the safety of the building occupants, the volunteer firefighters and for our community.
Location
The Fire Prevention Bureau is located at 7550 Sunwood Drive. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Personnel can be reached by phone (763)427.4452, fax (763)427.7071 or email
mkohner@ci.ramsey.mn.us.
Permits
The following fire permits shall be obtained from the Fire Prevention Bureau PRIOR to engaging in the following activities, operations, practices or functions.
¨ Automatic Fire Suppression Permit Application
¨ Display of Fireworks Permit Application
¨ Fire Alarm Permit Application
¨ Fuel Storage Tank Installation Permit Application
¨ Fuel Storage Tank Removal Permit Application
¨ Open Burning Permit Application
¨ Retail Sale of Fireworks Permit Application
¨ Temporary Tent Permit Application
Handouts / Policies
The following handouts provide summaries and guides to fire prevention requirements. For more information, contact the Fire Inspection Department at (763)427.4452.
¨ Above Ground Fuel Storage Tank Installation
¨ Automatic Fire Suppression Systems
¨ Commercial Kitchen Hoods and Ducts
¨ Fire Alarm Systems
¨ Fire Department Lock Boxes
¨ Fire Extinguisher Exchange Program
¨ Fireworks Regulations
¨ Fuel Storage Tank Removal and Disposal
¨ Open Burning Regulations
¨ Recreational Burning Regulations
¨ Underground Fuel Storage Tank Installation
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