The Business Owner must apply for a permit through our Operational Permit Electronic Form. Have the business information, an onsite contact, and billing information handy before you start your permit. For any additional information please see our quick links or contact Building and Safety at 402-441-7521.
There are a variety of businesses where the City of Lincoln will require owners to attain a permit for activities, operations, practices, or functions. The properties will be inspected annually so they can continue to operate. Operational permits include explosives, health care, high rise buildings, mobile food preparation vehicles, mobile home park, residential congregate living, schools, hazardous materials, hospitals, place of assembly, salvage yard, and spray operations.
All code requirements for fire permits are available in the Chapter 19.03 Fire Code.
For help with understanding these requirements, give us a call at the number 402-441-7521 and ask to speak to our Chief Fire Inspector.
This application will take about 15 minutes once you have gathered the required information and submit your application.
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You will receive notification from Building and Safety with the invoice and further instruction on how to pay.
You will be contacted by the Bureau of Fire Prevention to complete this inspection.
Failure to submit satisfactory information is sufficient grounds to void a permit that is already issued.
Non-compliance with the codes may result in a reinspection fee.
Building and Safety will send notification including your certificate to print and display.