The Tacoma Fire Department administers fire and life safety regulations for all properties within Tacoma city limits. Permits must be obtained from the Fire Department for special events, public assembly occupancies, storage or use of hazardous materials, hazardous operations such as hot work and spray finishing, mobile fueling and a wide variety of other activities where a fire or life safety hazards may exist.
Submit completed applications along with a check or money order payable to the City of Tacoma Treasurer to the address below.
If you have questions, please call (253) 591-5740 or send an email.
To request an inspection, please complete the Permit Inspection Request Form (for best results use Microsoft Edge and Outlook), and send it to the Permit Department. The email is also listed at the top of the form.
Fees apply to calendar years 2025-2026.