Apply for an Operational Permit

Do you own a business that uses materials that could be dangerous. Or do you own a business that holds a large number of people. You may need to apply for an Operational Permit.

The Grand Rapids Fire Department requires an Operational Fire Permits for businesses that handle, store or use dangerous materials. They are also required for certain facilities of assembly. This form will help you determine if you need to apply for an Operational Fire Permit.

 


Online

Before you apply

Be sure to know what materials, operations, and assembly types require a Operational Permit. You can review the requirements on our guide page. You will be required in this form to identify all operations that require a permit.

Also have your all business information ready. Including your Federal ID and State ID numbers. 

Apply Online

If you are ready, you can apply for your permit here in English

Next Steps

We will review your application once you submit it. Depending on your responses, a on site inspection may be needed. An inspector will contact you if this is the case to make an appointment. We will send you an invoice after our review. We issue the permit once we have received payment. Operational Permits must be renewed each year. The permit cycle is from January to December. We will send out a notice when it is time to renew your permit.

 

 

Paper

We do not have a paper form for this application at this time. Please refer to our other options for submitting your application. 

Phone

We do not accept applications for this service over the phone. Check out our other methods for submitting your application.

In Person

Before you apply

Be sure to know what materials, operations, and assembly types require a Operational Permit. You can review the requirements on our guide page.You will be required in this form to identify all operations that require a permit.

Also have your all business information ready. Including your Federal ID and State ID numbers. 

Apply In Person

You can visit us at the address noted in the location detail. We will be happy to help you complete the application in person. 

Next Steps

We will review your application once you submit it. Depending on your responses, a on site inspection may be needed. An inspector will contact you if this is the case to make an appointment. We will send you an invoice after our review. We issue the permit once we have received payment. Operational Permits must be renewed each year. The permit cycle is from January to December. We will send out a notice when it is time to renew your permit.

 

Contact Us

Phone

616-456-3900

Email

firels@grcity.us

Location

Grand Rapids Fire Department
38 LaGrave SE
Grand Rapids
49503
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