Content current as of 04/14/25
Operational Permits and Fee Schedule
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.
Tacoma Fire Prevention Division
3471 South 35th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
Download a PDF version of the fee schedule.
2025-2026 Operational Permits and Fees
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Number Operational Permit Type Fee 2000.1 Above Ground Tank Permit - Installation $442
per tank2000.2 Underground Tank - Installation $442
per tank2000.3 Underground Tank - Removal & Decommissioning-Commercial $442
per site2000.4 Underground Tank - Removal - Residential $225 per site -
Number Operational Permit Type Fee 2000.5 LPG Tank Installation - 125 gallons or more $375
per tank2000.6 LPG Tank Installation - Less than 125 gallons $166
per tank2000.7 LPG Temporary Construction Site Tank $375
per tank2000.8 LPG Outdoor Assembly Temporary Use Permit Fee Formula 2000.9 LPG & CNG in Assembly Occupancy - Single Event $209 -
Contact TFD Special Events Officer: TFDseo@tacoma.gov Number Operational Permit Type Fee 2001.1 Assembly Permit - Annual $334 2001.2 Assembly Permit - Outdoor Booth Permit Fee Formula 2001.3 Assembly Permit - Indoor Booth Permit Fee Formula -
Contact TFD Special Events Officer: TFDseo@tacoma.gov Number Operational Permit Type Fee 2001.4 Assembly Permit - Temporary Special Events $334 2001.5 Tents, Canopies & Membrane Structures $334 2001.6 Open Flame Assembly Permit $334 2001.7 Bonfires $166 -
Number Operational Permit Type Fee 2002.1 Indoor Proximate Pyrotechnics Permit $365 2002.2 Fireworks Permit - Outdoor $365 2002.3 Fireworks - Manufacture, Storage, Transport $334 -
Number Operational Permit Type Fee 2003.1 Hot Works $334 2003.2 Roofing Operations $334 -
Number Operational Permit Type Fee 2004.1 Marine Terminal $3,337 2004.2 Shore-to-Ship Refueling $418 2004.3 Annual Marine Fueling $334 -
Number Operational Permit Type Fee 2005.1Â Spray Painting, Dipping, Powder Coating, Floor Surfacing $334 -
Number Operational Permit Type Fee 2006.1 Mobile Fueling - Company (there is a $122 surcharge for truck inspections outside the City of Tacoma) $334 2006.2 Mobile Fueling - Site $334 -
Contact TFD HAZMAT Officer: FDhmo@tacoma.gov
Number Operational Permit Type Fee 2007.1 Annual Hazardous Materials Permit $315 2007.2 Hazardous Materials Facilities Permit $1,071 2007.3 Special Hazardous Materials - Single Event Permit $472
Associated Operational Permit Service Fees
| Associated Service Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Advisory Compliance Inspections, with report 1st two hours | $344 | |
| Advisory Compliance Inspection, no report 1st two hours | $166 | |
| Failure to comply with Annual Fire & Safety Inspection | $122 | |
| Alternate Method Review Fee 1st four hours | $418 | |
| Fire Protection System Re-test Fee | $283 | |
| Off Duty Hours Inspection, 1st two hours - fee is per person | $333 | |
| Off Duty Hours Inspection, half-hour fee (1/2-hour segments) | x $166 | |
| Fire Watch - 1st two hours | $333 | |
| Fire Watch - half-hour fee (1/2-hour segments) | x $166 | |
| Re-Inspection Fee after two fire company level re-inspections | $250 | |
| Fire Protection System Confidence Test Late Fee | $334 | |
| Faliure to monitor Fire Protection System | $401 | |
| Fire Department Application Review -special application with site inspection | $166 | |
| Arson Records Disclosure through Fraud Immunity Act | $200 | |
| Civil Interview - fee calculation | Public Records $.20 per page/$.40 for double sided copy | |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy | $334 | |