Bureau of Fire Prevention Operational Permits

Step 1.Review the requirements

There is a variety of businesses where the City of Lincoln will required 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, 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.

Step 2.Make sure you have time to apply

This application will take about 15 minutes once you have gathered the required information and submit your application. You can save your application and resume later if you need more time.

You will need to create an account at VisualVault as a property owner. 

Step 3.Submit your registration

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Step 4.Make your payment

You can pay online through VisualVault

Have a credit card or routing and account number handy. 

Step 5.Schedule an inspection

You will be contacted by the Bureau of Fire Prevention to complete this inspection.

Failure to submit satisfactory information or violating the above statements is sufficient grounds to void a permit already issued or to refuse issuance of an operational permit to an applicant. 

Non-compliance with the codes may result in a reinspection fee. 

Step 6.Print the occupancy certificate

Your occupancy certificate will be available on VisualVault to print once your final inspection has been completed.