2501.05 - Permits.
Permits shall be in accordance with Ohio Fire Code Section 105 and the Columbus Fire Prevention Code 2501.05.
2501.05.1 Permit required. A property owner or owner's authorized agent who intends to conduct an operation or business, or install or modify systems and equipment that are regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the fire code official and obtain the required permit.
2501.05.2 Permit renewal, inspection fees. All fire prevention inspection fees, associated with yearly operational permits, must be paid annually for each building and/or tenant, within the city of Columbus and are due thirty (30) days after the invoice date. Payment shall be made according to the procedures established by the fire code official. Inspection fees are considered delinquent sixty (60) days after invoice date and subject to a twenty-five (25) percent penalty which shall be added to the fee due.
2501.05.2.1 Payment of Fees. A permit shall not be issued until the designated fees have been paid. All fees shall be deposited into the general fund, unless otherwise specified or provided for. All fees shall be non-refundable unless otherwise specified or provided for.
Exception: Those permits for which the fire code official, pursuant to the fee ordinance, authorizes invoices to be sent for the fees after the permit is issued.
2501.05.2.2 Schedule of fire prevention inspection, plans review and permit fees. A fee for each fire prevention inspection, plans review or permit shall be paid as required in accordance with the schedule established by the governing authority.
2501.05.2.3 Required Permits. Required permits shall be obtained from the fire code official according to the requirements of this code. Inspection or permit fees, if any, shall be set forth in this code. Permits shall at all times be kept in the premises designated therein and shall at all times be subject to inspection by the fire code official.
2501.05.2.4 Application for Permit. Application for a permit required by this code shall be made to the fire code official in such form and detail as the fire code official shall prescribe. Applications for permits shall be accompanied by plans or drawing as required by the fire code official for evaluation of the application.
2501.05.2.5 Action on Application. Before an operational permit is issued, the responsible person or his designated representative shall make or cause to be made such inspections or tests as are necessary to assure that the use and activities for which application is made complies with the provisions of this code.
2501.05.2.6 Conditions of Permit. An operational permit shall constitute permission to maintain, store or handle materials, or to conduct processes which produce conditions hazardous to life or property, or to install equipment used in connection with such activities in accordance with the provisions of this code. Such permission shall not be construed as authority to violate, cancel, or set aside any of the provisions of this code. Said permit shall remain in effect until revoked, or for such period of time specified on the permit. Permits are not transferable and any change in use, operation or tenancy shall require a new permit.
2501.05.2.7 Approved Plans. Plans submitted and approved by the fire code official are approved with the intent they comply in all respects to this code. Any omissions or errors on the plans do not relieve the applicant of complying with all applicable requirements of this code.
2501.05.2.8 Suspension of Permit. Any permit issued shall become invalid if the authorized work or activity is not commenced within six (6) months after issuance of the permit or if the authorized work or activity is suspended or abandoned for a period of six (6) months after the time of commencement.
2501.05.2.9 Revocation of Permit. The fire code official may revoke a permit or approval issued under the provisions of this code if upon inspection any violation of the code exists, or if any false statement or misrepresentation as to material fact in the application, data or plans on which the permit or approval was based, or if any fees required by this code for inspections or permits have not been paid.
2501.05.3 Implied Consent. Any application for, or acceptance of, any permit requested or issued pursuant to this code constitutes agreement and consent by the person making application or accepting the permit to allow the fire code official to enter the premises at any reasonable time, to conduct such inspections as required by this code or to inspect the permitted activity for compliance with the requirements of this code.
2501.05.4 Authority to require exposure. Whenever any installation that is subject to inspection by the fire code official prior to use is covered or concealed without having first been inspected, the fire code official may require by written notice that such work be exposed for inspection. The fire code official shall be notified when the installation is ready for inspection and the fire code official shall conduct the inspection within a reasonable period of time.
2501.05.5 Stop work order. When any construction or installation work is being performed in violation of the plans and specifications as approved by the fire code official, a written notice shall be issued to the responsible person to stop work on that portion of the work which is in violation. The notice shall state the nature of the violation, and no work shall be continued on that portion until the violation has been corrected.
2501.05.6 Operational Permits
2501.05.6.1 Aerosol products. Any person storing or retail displaying of level 2 and 3 aerosol products exceeding a net weight of five hundred (500) pounds must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.2 Amusement buildings. Any person that operates a special amusement building, as defined by the Ohio Fire Code, must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.3 Aviation facilities. Any person that operates airports, heliports or helistops or uses a group H or group S occupancy for aircraft servicing or repair and aircraft fuel-servicing vehicles must pay an annual fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.4 Carbon dioxide systems used for beverage dispensing applications. Any person that use carbon dioxide systems for beverage dispensing having more than 100 pounds must pay an annual fee of one hundred fifty dollars according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.5 Reserved (Reserved for future additions.)
2501.05.6.6 Reserved (Reserved for future additions.)
2501.05.6.7 Combustible dust producing operation. Any person that maintains dust explosion hazards, grain elevators, flour, starch or feed mills or plants pulverizing aluminum, coal, cocoa, magnesium, spices, sugar, or other operations producing combustible dusts as defined by the Ohio Fire Code must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.8 Combustible fiber. Any person engaged in the storage and handling of combustible fibers, as described by this code, in quantities in excess of one hundred (100) cubic feet must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
Exception: A permit for agricultural storage.
2501.05.6.9 Compressed gas. Any person, storing, handling or using at normal temperature or pressure of compressed gas as indicated in the table below must pay an annual fire inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
Exception: Vehicles equipped for and using compressed gas as a fuel for propelling the vehicle.
Type of gas | Amount (cubic feet at NTP)
Corrosive | 200
Flammable (except cryogenic fluids and liquefied petroleum gases) | 200
Highly toxic | Any amount
Inert and simple asphyxiate a | 6,000
Oxidizing (including oxygen) | 504
Pyrophoric | Any amount
Toxic | Any amount
a. For carbon dioxide used in beverage dispensing applications, see paragraph 2501.05.6.4 of this code.
2501.05.6.10 Covered and open mall buildings. Any person engaged in the placement of retail fixtures and displays, concession equipment, displays of highly combustible goods and similar items in the mall must pay a fire inspection fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
a. For the display of liquid-or gas-fired equipment in the mall, see paragraph 2501.05.27 of this code.
b. For the use of open-flame or flame producing equipment in the mall, see paragraph 2501.05.6.24 or 2501.05.6.34 of this code.
2501.05.6.11 Cryogenic fluids. Any person engaged in: producing, storing, transporting on site, using, handling or dispensing cryogenic fluids in excess of the amounts listed in the table below must pay an annual fire inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
Exception: Permits for vehicles equipped for and using cryogenic fluids as a fuel for propelling the vehicle or for refrigerating the lading.
Type of cryogenic fluid | Inside building (gallons) | Outside buildings (gallons)
Flammable | More than 1 | 60
Inert a | 60 | 500
Oxidizing (includes oxygen) | 10 | 50
Physical or health hazard not indicated above | Any amount | Any amount
a. For carbon dioxide used in beverage dispensing applications, see paragraph 2501.05.6.4 of this code.
2501.05.6.12 Cutting or Welding. Any company, corporation, co-partnership or owner-operator performing welding or cutting operations must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.13 Dry cleaning. Any person engaged in the business of dry cleaning or to change to a more hazardous cleaning solvent used in existing dry cleaning equipment must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.14 Exhibits and Trade Shows. The promoter of the event or the owner of the property holding an exhibit and trade show, with twelve or more vendor booths, shall obtain a permit. The fee for this permit is a one hundred twenty-five ($125.00) plan review fee. This fee shall be in addition to and separate from any required inspection fee of seventy-five ($75.00).
2501.05.6.15 Explosives, ammunition or blasting agent. Any person engaged in the manufacturing, storage, handling, sale or use of any quantity of explosives, explosive materials, fireworks, or pyrotechnic special effects as described in this code must pay an annual fire inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
Exception: Storage in group R-3 occupancies of smokeless propellant, black powder and small arms primers for personal use, not for resale.
2501.05.6.16 - Fire hydrants and valves. Any person engaged in the or use or operation of fire hydrants or valves intended for fire suppression purposes which are installed on water systems and accessible to a fire apparatus access road that is open to or generally used by the public must pay an permit fee according to the current fee schedule
2501.05.6.17 Flammable or combustible liquid. Any person engaged in the conditions or operations involving flammable or combustible liquids, as indicated below, must pay an annual or one-time, fire inspection fee according to the current fee schedule unless the condition or operation is covered by another permit issued by the fire code official pursuant to this code.
1. To use or operate a pipeline for the transportation within facilities of flammable or combustible liquids. This requirement shall not apply to the off-site transportation in pipelines regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) nor does it apply to piping systems.
2. To store, handle or use class I liquids in excess of five (5) gallons in a building or in excess of ten (10) gallons outside of a building, except for the following:
(a) The storage or use of class I liquids in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, motorboat, mobile power plant or mobile heating plant, unless such storage, in the opinion of the local fire code official, would cause an unsafe condition.
(b) The storage or use of paints, oils, varnishes or similar flammable mixtures when such liquids are stored for maintenance, painting or similar purposes for a period of not more than thirty (30) days.
3. To store, handle or use class II or class IIIA liquids in excess of twenty-five (25) gallons in a building or in excess of sixty (60) gallons outside a building, except for fuel oil used in connection with oil-burning equipment.
4. To store, handle or use class IIIB liquids in tanks or portable tanks for fueling motor vehicles at motor fuel-dispensing facilities or where connected to fuel-burning equipment.
Exception: Fuel oil and used motor oil used for space or water heating.
5. To remove class I or class II liquids from an underground storage tank used for fueling motor vehicles by any means other than the approved, stationary on-site pumps normally used for dispensing purposes.
6. To operate tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, fuel-dispensing stations, refineries, distilleries and similar facilities where flammable and combustible liquids are produced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed or used.
7. To place temporarily out of service (for more than ninety (90) days) an underground, protected aboveground or aboveground flammable or combustible liquid tank.
8. To change the type of contents stored in a flammable or combustible liquid tank to a material that poses a greater hazard than that for which the tank was designed and constructed.
9. To manufacture, process, blend or refine flammable or combustible liquids.
10. To engage in the dispensing of liquid fuels into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles at commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing establishments.
11. To utilize a site for the dispensing of liquid fuels from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles, marine craft and other special equipment at commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing establishments.
2501.05.6.18 Floor finishing. Any person engaged in floor finishing or surfacing operations exceeding three hundred fifty (350) square feet using class I or class II liquids must pay a fire inspection fee according to the current fee schedule of one hundred for an inspection of each job site.
2501.05.6.19 Fruit and crop ripening. Any person engaged in any crop ripening or coloring process using ethylene gas must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule
2501.05.6.20 Fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging. Any person engaged in any fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging operation and to maintain a room, vault or chamber in which a toxic or flammable fumigant is used must pay a fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule for each building or premises treated.
2501.05.6.21 Hazardous materials. An operational permit to store, transport on site, dispense, use or handle hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in 2501.05.6.21.1 through 2501.05.6.21.9 of this code.
2501.05.6.21.1 Corrosive liquids or solids. Any person storing or using corrosive materials exceeding one thousand (1,000) pounds of solids, fifty-five (55) gallons of liquids, must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.21.2 Flammable solids. Any person storing, using or handling more than one hundred (100) pounds of flammable solids must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.21.3 Highly toxic solids and liquids. Any person engaged in the storage, use or handling of highly toxic materials in any amount must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.21.3.1 Pesticide display and storage. Any person engaged in the display and storage of any pesticides in any quantity as indicated in OFC Rule 50 1301:7-7-50 (hazardous materials in general) and in OFC Rule 60 1301:7-7-60 (highly toxic and toxic materials) of the Ohio Administrative Code the Ohio Fire Code must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.21.4 Oxidizing liquids and solids. Any person engaged in the storage, use or handling of oxidizing materials in excess of the amounts listed in the table below must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
Type of Oxidizing Materials | Amount
Liquids
Class 4 | Any Amount
Class 3 | 1 gallon
Class 2 | 10 gallons
Class 1 | 55 gallons
Solids
Class 4 | Any Amount
Class 3 | 10 pounds
Class 2 | 100 pounds
Class 1 | 500 pounds
2501.05.6.21.5 Organic peroxides. Any person engaged in the storage, use or handling of oxidizing materials in excess of the amounts listed in the table below must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
Type of Organic Peroxides | Amount
Liquids
Class I | Any Amount
Class II | Any Amount
Class III | 1 gallon
Class IV | 2 gallons
Class V | No Permit Required
Solids
Class I | Any Amount
Class II | Any Amount
Class III | 10 pounds
Class IV | 20 pounds
Class V | No Permit Required
2501.05.6.21.6 Pyrophoric materials. Any person engaged in the storage, use or handling of any amount of liquid or solid pyrophoric materials must pay an annual fire prevention fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.21.7 Toxic solids and liquids. Any person engaged in the storage, use or handling of toxic materials in quantities greater than 10 gallons of liquid or 100 pounds of solids must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.21.8 Unstable (Reactive) materials. Any person engaged in the storage, use or handling of Unstable (Reactive) Materials in excess of the amounts listed in the table below must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
Type of Oxidizing Materials | Amount
Liquids
Class 4 | Any Amount
Class 3 | Any Amount
Class 2 | 5 gallons
Class 1 | 10 gallons
Solids
Class 4 | Any Amount
Class 3 | Any Amount
Class 2 | 50 pounds
Class 1 | 100 pounds
2501.05.6.21.9 Water-Reactive materials. Any person engaged in the storage, use or handling of Water-Reactive Materials in excess of the amounts listed in the table below must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
Type of Water-Reactive Materials Materials | Amount
Liquids
Class 3 | Any Amount
Class 2 | 5 gallons
Class 1 | 55 gallons
Solids
Class 3 | Any Amount
Class 2 | 50 pounds
Class 1 | 500 pounds
2501.05.6.22 Hazardous production material facilities (HPM). Any person engaged in the storage, handling or use of hazardous production materials in associated with semiconductor manufacturing must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.23 High-Piled storage. Any person, that stores in any building or upon any premises an operational permit to use a building or portion thereof as a high-piled storage area exceeding five hundred (500) square feet must pay an annual fire inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.24 Hot work operations. Any person engaged in hot work including, but not limited those listed below, must pay a fire inspection fee according to the current fee schedule or an inspection of each job site and/or occurrence.
1. Public exhibitions and demonstrations where hot work is conducted.
2. Use of portable hot work equipment inside a structure.
Exception: Work that is conducted under a construction permit.
3. Fixed-site hot work equipment such as welding booths.
4. Hot work conducted within a wildfire risk area.
5. Application for roof coverings with the use of an open-flame device
2501.05.6.24.1 Hot work program. When approved, the fire code official may issue a permit to carry out a hot work program within a facility. Any person conducting a hot work program must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule. This program allows approved personnel to regulate their facility's hot work operations in accordance with 1301:7-7-35 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
2501.05.6.25 Industrial furnace/oven. Any person using an industrial processing furnace/oven, in accordance with 1301:7-7-30 of the Ohio Administrative Code, must pay an annual prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.26 Lumber storage or use. Any person that maintains lumber yards and woodworking plants which use or store more than one hundred thousand (100,000) board feet of lumber must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.27 Liquid- or gas-fueled vehicles or equipment in assembly buildings. Any person displaying, operating or demonstrating liquid- or gas-fueled vehicles or equipment in assembly buildings must pay a fire inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.28 Liquefied petroleum gas (LP-gas). Any person that stores or uses LP-gas or the operation of cargo tankers that transport LP-gas must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule utilizing storage containers of over thirty (30) gallons individual water capacity, or when the combined container quantity exceeds sixty (60) gallons irrespective of individual container size or a fee according to the current fee schedule for lesser amounts.
Exception: A permit for individual containers with a five hundred (500) gallon water capacity or less serving occupancies in group R-3.
2501.05.6.29 Magnesium and other combustible metals. Any person engaged in melting, casting, heat treating, machining or grinding more than ten (10) pounds of combustible metals per working day must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.30 Miscellaneous combustible storage. Any person, that stores in any building or upon any premises in excess of two thousand five hundred (2,500) cubic feet gross volume of combustible empty packing cases, boxes, barrels or similar containers; or rubber tires, baled cotton, rubber, cork, mulch, or other similarly combustible material whether continuously or only occasionally must pay an annual fire inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.31 Motor fuel-dispensing facilities. Any person that maintains the operation of automotive, marine and fleet motor fuel-dispensing facilities must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.32 Open burning. Any person who kindles or maintaining of an open fire or a fire on any public street, alley, road, or other public or private ground must pay a fire inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
Exception: Recreational fires.
2501.05.6.32.1 Time period. A permit issued under this section shall be good for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) days.
2501.05.6.32.2 Prohibited. Nothing in this section implies approval of bonfires when prohibited by other governmental agencies, laws or ordinances.
2501.05.6.33 Torch or flame-producing device. Any person who uses a torch or flame-producing device to remove paint from any building or structure must pay a fire inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.50.6.34 Open flames and candles. An operational permit to use open flames or candles in connection with assembly areas, dining areas of restaurants or drinking establishments. See Place of Assembly permits.
2501.05.6.35 Organic coating. Any person engaged in any manufacturing operation making more than one (1) gallon of any organic coating on any working day must pay an annual fire inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.36 Place of assembly. Any person that maintains a place of assembly, as defined by this code, accommodating fifty (50) or more persons must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee in accordance the current fee schedule. No open flames or candles in public assembly occupancies without fire code official authorization.
At Least | But Less Than | Fee
50 | 100 | See current fee schedule.
100 | 200 | See current fee schedule.
200 | 500 | See current fee schedule.
500 | 5,000 | See current fee schedule.
5,000 | And Up | See current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.36.1 Public assembly time limited occupancy . The promoter of the event or the owner of the property holding a temporary indoor public assembly event in an occupancy type that is not a place of assembly must pay a fire prevention inspection fee based on the current fee schedule.
Operation/Occupancy Permit Type | Fee
Assembly 50—299 occupants | See current fee schedule.
Assembly 300 occupants and over | See current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.36.2 Outdoor public assembly event (Special Event). An operational permit for holding an outdoor public assembly event (as defined below) is required according to the current fee schedule.
1. Any outdoor event having a projected attendance of 100 or more persons at any one time or confines or restricts egress of 50 or more attendees by permanent or temporary installation of barricades, fencing, (including bike rack or other natural or manmade barriers).
2. Any Carnival, Circus or Fair.
Exception: Small residential block parties or events held entirely on private single family premises.
2501.05.6.37 Private fire hydrants. An operational permit for the removal from service, use or operation of private fire hydrants must pay a permit fee of fifty dollars ($50.00).
Exception: A permit for private industry with trained maintenance personnel, private fire brigade or fire departments to maintain test and use private hydrants.
2501.05.6.38 Fireworks exhibition.
2501.05.6.38.1 Pyrotechnics before a proximal audience. A permit shall be obtained for the use of pyrotechnics before a proximal audience. The permit applicant shall furnish evidence of insurance in an amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) for the payment of all damages which may be caused either to a person or persons or to a property by reasons of the permitted display, and arising from any acts of the permit holder, his agents, employees or subcontractors. The permit applicant must pay a fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule to the Bureau of Fire Prevention at the time of permit application. Additional AHJ Standby fees according to the current fee schedule shall be invoiced.
2501.05.6.38.2 Fireworks. A permit shall be obtained for the use of fireworks. The permit applicant shall furnish evidence of insurance in an amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) for the payment of all damages which may be caused either to a person or persons or to property by reason of the permitted display, and arising from any acts of the permit holder, his agents, employees or subcontractors. The permit applicant must pay a fire prevention inspection fee of according to the current fee schedule to the Bureau of Fire Prevention at the time of permit application. Additional AHJ Standby fees according to the current fee schedule shall be invoiced.
2501.05.6.38.3 Flame Effects. A permit shall be obtained from the local fire code official of the jurisdiction for the use of indoor and outdoor flame effects. The permit applicant shall furnish evidence of insurance in an amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) for the payment of all damages which may be caused either to a person or persons or to property by reason of the permitted display, and arising from any acts of the permit holder, his agents, employees or subcontractors. The permit applicant must pay a fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule to the Bureau of Fire Prevention at the time of permit application. Additional AHJ Standby fees according to the current fee schedule shall be invoiced.
2501.05.6.39 Pyroxylin and cellulose nitrate plastic. Any person that stores or handles more than twenty-five (25) pounds of cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastics; and any manufacturer of articles of cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastics, including the use of cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastics in the manufacture or assembling of other articles must pay an annual fire inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.40 Refrigeration equipment. Any person engaged in the conditions or operations involving a mechanical refrigeration unit or system regulated by rule 1301:7-7-06 of the Ohio Administrative Code must pay an annual, fire inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.41 Repair garage. Any person that maintains a motor vehicle repair garage must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.42 Rooftop heliport. Any person that operates a rooftop heliport must pay an annual fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.43 Spraying or dipping. Any person engaged in spraying or dipping operation utilizing flammable or combustible liquids or the application of combustible powders regulated by 1301:7-7-24 of the Ohio Administrative Code must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.44 Storage of tires, scrap tires and tire byproducts. An operational permit to establish, conduct or maintain storage of scrap tires and tire byproducts that exceeds 2,500 cubic feet of total volume of scrap tires, and for indoor storage of tires and tire byproducts annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.45 Temporary or permanent membrane structures and tents. An operational permit to operate an air-supported permanent membrane structure, a temporary stage canopy or a tent having an area in excess of 400 square feet.
Temporary (less than 180 days) tents/ temporary membrane structures greater than 400 square feet shall not be erected, operated or maintained for any purpose without first obtaining a permit and approval from the Department of Building and Zoning Services (construction) and the Columbus Division of Fire (operational permit). A combined permit application must be submitted at least 30 days prior to event.Required documents and fees submitted to the Department of Building and Zoning Services at 111 North Front St. Conditions of approval will be provided after an applicant review process. Permit applicant must pay a fire prevention inspection fee of according to the current fee schedule.
Exceptions:
1. Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.
2. Tents open on all sides, which comply with all of the following:
2.1. Individual tents having a maximum size of 700 square feet.
2.2. The aggregate area of multiple tents placed side by side without a fire break clearance of not less than 12 feet not exceeding 700 square feet total.
2.3. A minimum clearance of 12 feet to structures and other tents is provided.
2501.05.6.46 Tire rebuilding plants. Any person engaged in the business of tire rebuilding must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.47 Waste handling, automobile wrecking yard, or junk yard. Any person that maintains wrecking yards, junk yards and waste material-handling facilities must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.48 Wood products. Any person that store chips, hogged material, lumber or plywood in excess of two hundred (200) cubic feet must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.49 Emergency responder radio system. Any person that operates and maintains an emergency responder radio system must pay an annual fire prevention inspection fee according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.6.50 Radioactive Materials. Any person engaged in the storage, use or handling of any radioactive material including both sealed and unsealed radioactive sources, must obtain a permit with no annual fee.
2501.05.7 Required construction permits, plans review and inspection fees. Before any hazardous materials, fire alarm, detection or fire suppression system, or any other fire protection device including emergency generators and fire ventilating systems are installed, enlarged, extended or altered in any way, plans and specifications shall be reviewed by the fire code official. The fire code official is authorized to issue construction permits, and require plans review and fire inspection fees for work set forth in sections 2501.05.7.1 of this code through 2501.05.7.19 of this code.
2501.05.7.1 Automatic fire-extinguishing systems. Fire protection system plan review fee schedule.
1. Sprinkler System. The fee for the sprinkler is based on the number of sprinkler heads in the system.
Sprinkler Heads | Plan Review Fee | Reserved
1—200 | See current fee schedule | Reserved
201—300 | See current fee schedule $112.50 | Reserved
301—400 | See current fee schedule $137.50 | Reserved
401—750 | See current fee schedule $175.00 | Reserved
Over 750 | See current fee schedule | Reserved
2. Hydraulically-designed. The review of a hydraulically-designed sprinkler system shall be one point five (1.5) times the normal fee for sprinkler review.
3. Extinguishing Systems. These would include systems using the following agents: carbon dioxide, clean agents, dry chemical, foam, chemical, and all others:
Weight of Agent (lbs.) | Plan Review Fee | Reserved
1 to 50 | See current fee schedule $60.00 | Reserved
51—200 | See current fee schedule $85.00 | Reserved
201—500 | See current fee schedule $110.00 | Reserved
Over 500 | See current fee schedule | Reserved
2501.05.7.2 Battery systems. A construction permit for installation of a stationary storage battery systems having a liquid capacity of more than fifty (50) gallons. A permit fee shall be paid according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.7.3 Compressed gases. When the compressed gases in use or storage exceed the amounts listed in Ohio Fire Code Table 105.6.9, a construction permit to install, repair damage to, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, or close or substantially modify a compressed gas system. A permit fee shall be paid according to the current fee schedule.
Exceptions: Routine maintenance or emergency repair work performed on an emergency basis, application shall be made within two working days of commencement of work.
2501.05.7.4 Cryogenic fluids. A construction permit for installation of or alteration to indoor or outdoor stationary cryogenic fluid storage systems where the system capacity exceeds the amounts listed in OFC Table 105.6.11. Maintenance is not considered an alteration and does not require a construction permit. A permit fee shall be paid according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.7.4.1 Carbon dioxide systems used for beverage dispensing applications. A construction permit for installation of or alteration to indoor or outdoor stationary carbon dioxide systems for beverage dispensing having more than 100 pounds. Maintenance is not considered an alteration and does not require a construction permit. A permit fee shall be paid according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.7.5 Emergency responder radio coverage system. A construction permit for installation of or modification to emergency radio responder radio coverage systems and related equipment. Maintenance performed in accordance with this rule is not considered to be a modification and does not require a construction permit. A permit fee shall be paid according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.7.6 Fire Alarm System. A construction permit for installation of or modification to fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment. Maintenance performed in accordance with the state fire code is not considered to be a modification and does not require a construction permit. A permit fee shall be paid according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.7.6.1 Automatic fire alarm system. The fee for an automatic fire alarm system is based on the number of sending, signaling and detecting devices in the system:
Devices | Plan Review Fee | Reserved
1—25 | See current fee schedule $100.00 | Reserved
Over 25 | See current fee schedule $100.00 +.60 per device over 25 | Reserved
2501.05.7.6.2 Manual fire alarm system. The fee for a manual fire alarm system is based on the number of sending and signaling devices:
Devices | Plan Review Fee | Reserved
1—10 | See current fee schedule $100.00 | Reserved
Over 10 | See current fee schedule $100.00 +.60 per device over 10 | Reserved
2501.05.7.7 Fire pumps and related equipment. A construction permit for installation of or modification to fire pumps and related fuel tanks, jockey pumps, controllers, and generators. Maintenance performed in accordance with the state fire code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit. A permit fee shall be paid according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.7.8 Flammable and combustible liquids. A construction permit for the following items are required. A permit fee shall be paid according to the current fee schedule.
1. To install, repair or modify a pipeline for the transportation of flammable or combustible liquids.
2. To install, construct or alter tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, fuel-dispensing stations, refineries, distilleries and similar facilities where flammable and combustible liquids are produced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed or used.
3. To install, alter, remove, abandon or otherwise dispose of a flammable or combustible liquid tank and any line or dispensing device connected thereto.
Item | Cost | Unit
Piping installation | See current fee schedule | Per location
Piping removal | See current fee schedule | Per location
Piping modification/alteration | See current fee schedule | Per location
Piping major repair | See current fee schedule | Per location
Piping abandonment | See current fee schedule | Per location
Tank Installation | See current fee schedule | Per Tank
Tank removal | See current fee schedule | Per Tank
Tank modification/alteration | See current fee schedule | Per Tank
Tank major repair | See current fee schedule | Per Tank
Tank abandonment | See current fee schedule | Per Tank
Change in service | See current fee schedule | Per system
Change of product | See current fee schedule | Per system
Out of service | See current fee schedule | Per system
2501.05.7.8.1 Commercial kitchen cooking oil storage. A construction permit for the installation of or modification to a Commercial kitchen cooking oil storage system, include but are not limited to piping, connections, fittings, valves, tubing, hose, pumps, vents and other related components. A permit fee shall be paid according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.7.9 Gates and barricades across fire apparatus access roads. A construction permit for the installation of or modification to a gate or barricade across a fire apparatus access road. A permit fee shall be paid according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.7.10 Hazardous materials. A construction permit to install, repair damage to, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, or close or substantially modify a storage facility or other area regulated by rule 1301:7-7-50 of the Ohio Administrative Code when the hazardous materials in use or storage exceed the amounts listed within this code. A permit fee shall be paid according to the current fee schedule.
Exceptions: Routine maintenance or emergency repair work performed on an emergency basis, application for permit shall be made within two working days of commencement of work
2501.05.7.11 Industrial ovens. A construction permit for installation of industrial ovens covered by rule 1301:7-7-30 of the Ohio Administrative Code. The fee for this plan review shall be charged on the basis of time consumed reviewing the plan at the rate of one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) for each hour or fraction thereof. A permit fee shall be paid according to the current fee schedule.
Exceptions: Routine maintenance or emergency repair work performed on an emergency basis, application for permit shall be made within two working days of commencement of work
2501.05.7.12 LP-Gas. A construction permit for installation of or modification to an LP-gas system or storage unit. A permit fee shall be paid according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.7.13 Private and public fire hydrants. A construction permit for the installation or modification of private fire hydrants. See Public and Private Water Main Below. Maintenance performed in accordance with the state fire code is not considered to be a modification and does not require a permit. A permit fee shall be paid according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.7.13.1 Public Water Main Plans - Private Development. The fee schedule for this permit is as follows
Number of Fire Hydrants Involved in Project* | Permit Fee | Inspection Fee
0—5 | See current fee schedule | N/A
6—10 | See current fee schedule | N/A
11—15 | See current fee schedule | N/A
Over 15 | See current fee schedule | N/A
* Includes new fire hydrants, relocated fire hydrants, replaced fire hydrants, abandoned fire hydrants, lead-ins to risers, and remote fire department connections.
2501.05.7.13.2 Private Water Main Plans. The fee schedule for this permit is as follows
Number of Fire Hydrants Involved in Project* | Permit Fee | Inspection Fee
0—5 | See current fee schedule | N/A
6—10 | See current fee schedule | N/A
11—15 | See current fee schedule | N/A
Over 15 | See current fee schedule | N/A
* Includes new fire hydrants, relocated fire hydrants, replaced fire hydrants, abandoned fire hydrants, lead-ins to risers, and remote fire department connections.
2501.05.7.14 Smoke control or smoke exhaust systems. Construction permits for installation of or alteration to smoke control or smoke exhaust systems. Maintenance performed in accordance with the state fire code is not considered to be an alteration and does not require a permit. A permit fee shall be paid according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.7.15 Solar photovoltaic power systems. A construction permit to install or modify solar photovoltaic power systems. Maintenance performed in accordance with the state fire code is not considered to be a modification and does not require a permit. A permit fee shall be paid according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.7.16 Spraying or dipping. A construction permit to install or modify a spray room, dip tank or booth. Maintenance performed in accordance with the state fire code is not considered to be a modification and does not require a permit. A permit fee shall be paid according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.7.17 Standpipe systems. A fee for the plan review shall be paid for the installation, modification, or removal from service of a standpipe system at the current fee schedule rate. Maintenance performed in accordance with the state fire code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit. A permit fee shall be paid according to the current fee schedule.
2501.05.7.18 (Reserved for future revisions)
2501.05.7.19 - Additional Plan Review and Inspections.
2501.05.7.19.1 Preliminary Subdivision Plat Plans. The fee for the plat plan review shall be paid at the current fee schedule rate. This fee shall be in addition to, and separate from, any required inspection fee or hydrant installation fees.
2501.05.7.19.2 Final Subdivision Plat Plans. The fee for the plat plan review shall be paid at the current fee schedule rate. This fee shall be in addition to, and separate from, any required inspection fee or hydrant installation fees.
2501.05.7.19.3 Public Street Improvement Plans - Private Development. Public Street Improvement Plans—Private Development. Fees shall be paid at the current fee schedule rate.
Number of Fire Hydrants Involved in Project* | Plan Review Fee | Inspection Fee If needed
0—5 | See current fee schedule | See current fee schedule
6—10 | See current fee schedule | See current fee schedule
11—15 | See current fee schedule | See current fee schedule
Over 15 | See current fee schedule | See current fee schedule
* Includes new fire hydrants, relocated fire hydrants, replaced fire hydrants, abandoned fire hydrants, lead-ins to risers, and remote fire department connections.
2501.05.8 Permit Fees.
2501.05.8.1 Permits. A permit shall not be issued until the fees have been paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid.
2501.05.8.2 Schedule of permit and inspection fees. A fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule published in Appendix B of this code.
(Ord. No. 1652-2022, § 1, 10-17-2022)
