Fire Prevention/ State Fire Marshal's Office
Twenty types of licenses, permits and certificates of registration are generated or processed by the Permits and Licenses Unit of the Fire Prevention Division. The purpose of this program area is to ensure that qualified applicants are properly licensed under the State’s laws and regulations. The section ensures that qualified applications are properly processed under the State’s laws and regulations for various professions and annually issues over 4,000 professional permits, licenses and certificates of registration.
Codes Enforcement
Fire Standard Compliant Cigarette Certification
- How far in advance of expiration date should a Fire Standard Compliant Cigarette Certification renewal be completed?
- What are the licensure renewal dates?
- How do I update my address?
- How do I process an application online?
- How does the Manufacturer submit a supplemental application?
- When is the Manufacturer required to submit a supplemental application?
Registered Explosives Users
- I have a business that deals with sensitive procedures (surgery, medical treatments, haircuts, vet clinics etc.), and how am I supposed to know when they are going to blast for the safety of my customers/patients.
- The shaking knocked down all my pictures; is that normal?
- Can blasting firms use fewer explosives?
- Can the State shut down a project?
- Can the State stop blasting firms from blasting?
- What time of the day can they blast?
Codes Enforcement Inspections
- How far in advance of expiration date should a Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Contractor or Responsible Managing Employee renewal be completed?
- What are the licensure renewal dates?
- How do I update my address?
- How do I file a complaint?
- What courses can I take for continuing education credits?
- How do I submit my continuing education hours?
Modular Building Units
- What is a Certificate of Occupancy?
- How do I update my address or change other information associated with my license or approval?
- What happens if I don’t renew my license, third party design review approval, or third party construction inspection agency approval before or by June 30?
- What is the renewal date for design review agency approvals and third party construction agency approvals?
- What is the licensure renewal date for a manufacturer, dealer, and installer licenses for Modular Building Units?
- Is continuing education required for any of the licenses or approvals issued for Modular Building Units?
Manufactured Housing
- What is a Certificate of Occupancy?
- How do I update my address or change other information associated with my license?
- Can I continue to work under a license during the ninety (90) day grace period for renewal?
- What happens if I don’t renew my license before or by the renewal date?
- How far in advance of expiration date should a license renewal be completed?
- What is the licensure renewal date for a manufacturer, retailer, and/or installer license?
Fireworks Permits
- ★ Change to Fireworks Registration – Revenue Requirement
- ★ Fireworks Frequently Asked Questions (2021)
- How far in advance of expiration date should a Fireworks license renewal be completed?
- What are the licensure renewal dates?
- How do I update my address?
- How do I file a complaint?
Residential Building Permits
- How do I get information about my contractor’s license?
- Cities and Counties in the State Residential Building Program (SRBP)
- Can I do work on my own residence?
- Where is a list of all the issuing agents in the state?
- How do I contact my inspector?
- Who performs building inspections?
Electrical Permits
- ★ Exempt Jurisdictions for Electrical Program
- How much does a permit cost?
- Contractor Resources
- Can I do work on my own residence?
- Who performs electrical inspections?
- How long do inspectors have to complete inspections?