Permits
The Roanoke Fire-EMS Department administers fire and life safety regulations for all properties within the City of Roanoke limits. Permits must be obtained from Roanoke Fire-EMS for special events, public assembly occupancies, storage or use of hazardous materials; hazardous operations such as hot work and spray finishing, and a wide variety of other activities where a fire or life safety hazard may exist. This section is designed to assist you in determining whether or not a fire permit is required for your operation and to guide you through the application and inspection process when a permit is needed.
Find the permit you need, then click on the application button to download your application packet (they include the conditions and additional support materials you will need). Once you have filled out the application you may e-mail it to fire.marshal@roanokeva.gov, or you may deliver to the following address:
Roanoke Fire-EMS Fire Prevention Division
713 3rd Street SW
Station 1, 3rd Floor
Roanoke, VA 24016
If you have questions, please call 540-853-2795.
Please note that Fire Protection System Construction Permits are issued by the City of Roanoke Building Officials Office located at:
215 Church Avenue SW
Room 170
Roanoke, VA 24016
This includes plan review for the installation of fire alarm, sprinklers systems, stand pipes, pumps and a variety of additional systems.
Directions
Find the permit you need, then click on the application button to download your application packet (they include the conditions and additional support materials you will need). Once you have filled out the application you may e-mail it to fire.marshal@roanokeva.gov, or you may deliver to the following address:
Roanoke Fire-EMS Fire Prevention Division
713 3rd Street SW
Station 1, 3rd Floor
Roanoke, VA 24016
If you have questions, please call 540-853-2795.
Please note that Fire Protection System Construction Permits are issued by the City of Roanoke Building Officials Office located at:
215 Church Avenue SW
Room 170
Roanoke, VA 24016
This includes plan review for the installation of fire alarm, sprinklers systems, stand pipes, pumps and a variety of additional systems.
Available Permit Applications
- FAFN - Application of Flammable Finishes
- FAMU - Amusement Building
- FAPS - Aerosol Products
- FASE - Place of Assembly or Education
- FAVF - Aviation Facility
- FBAT - Battery Systems
- FCRY - Cryogenic Fluids
- FDRY - Dry Cleaning Plants
- FDST - Combustible Dust-Producing Operations
- FEXH - Exhibits and Trade Shows
- FFBR - Combustible Fibers
- FFCL - Flammable and Combustible Liquids
- FFLR - Floor Finishing
- FFOG - Fumigation Fogging
- FGAS - Compressed Gas
- FHAZ - Hazardous Materials
- FHOT - Hot Work Permit
- FHPL - High-Piled Combustible Storage
- FHPM - Hazardous Production Materials
- FLPG - LP Gas
- FMAG - Magnesium
- FMSC - Miscellaneous Combustible Storage
- FO - Pyrotechnics (Outdoor)
- FORG - Organic Coatings
- FOVN - Industrial Ovens
- FPYP - Pyroxylin Plastics
- FRFG - Refrigeration Equipment
- FRSS - Repair Garages and Service Stations
- FTRR - Tire Rebuilding Plants
- FVEH - Liquid or Gas Fueled Vehicles or Equipment in Assembly Building
- FWST - Waste Material Handling Facility (Junkyards)