A Fire Permit is required for the following:

• Access/ Egress Control Systems
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Fire Suppression Systems
• Fire Sprinkler Systems
• Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems
• Operational Permits
  • Carnivals & Fairs
  • Compressed Gas Use & Storage
  • Exhibits & Trade Shows
  • Explosives Manufacturing, Storage, & Use
  • Flammable & Combustible Liquids Storage & Use
  • Above-Ground & Below-Ground Storage Tanks
  • Hazardous Materials Manufacturing, Storage, & Use
  • High-Piled Storage
  • Hot Work Operations including welding, flammable roofing application, etc.
  • Storage of Miscellaneous Combustible Storage
  • Outdoor Assembly Event
  • Operation of Places of Assembly (Church, Event Center, ect.)
  • Operation, Repair, & Storage of Refrigeration Equipment
  • Vehicle Repair Garages & Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities
  • Flammable Finishes Applications including Spraying or Dipping
  • Tents & Commercial Temporary Structures more than 400 square feet in size
  • Fireworks Displays or Shows
  • Woodworking Shops and Lumber Mills or Yards
  • Others
• Residential / Commercial Burn Permits
• Underground Fire Sprinkler Lines

For all others not listed above, please contact the Fire Marshal's Office for assistance.

Fire Alarm Requirements

• Fire Alarm Systems may NOT be proprietary.
• Fire Alarm Systems SHALL be fully addressable.
• Cellular Communicators are required. 

Work Exempt from Permitting:

• Fire sprinkler work involving fewer than 10 heads.
• Fire alarm and detection systems involving fewer than five notification devices and/or one initiating device.

Burn Permit

Requirements

• All materials must be Class 1 Combustibles (wood/leaves/paper). No Plastics, Construction Materials, Petroleum Based Materials, etc. are permitted at any time.
• Location of burning shall be no less than 50' from any structure or combustible material.
• Inspection of burn location will occur prior to issuance of permit.
• On the day of burning, the permit holder must contact the Fire Prevention Bureau not less than two (2) hours prior to starting for final approval of weather and conditions.
• All burning must be maintained within a below-grade pit that has a minimum size of 2' x 2' x 2' deep. Alternative burn areas will be discussed on a case by case basis for approval.
• If weather, or wind conditions, change during the burn period, the Fire Prevention Bureau retains the right to require immediate extinguishment.
• Permit hold shall consult Tarrant County Environmental Quality the day of burning. If TCEQ restricts burning, the permit shall be void.
• All burning must be monitored by a responsible individual at all time. No unattended burning will be permitted. If unattended burning is witnessed, all burning will cease and be extinguished.
• Proper ability to extinguish (water hose, fire extinguisher, etc.) shall be maintained in close proximity throughout the burn duration. If the burn is witnessed to have improper extinguishments on site, all burning activity will cease and be extinguished.
• Persistent complaints of irritating smoke from nearby neighbors may constitute revocation of permit and require extinguishment.
• No burning will be allowed prior to 8 a.m., and all burning must cease at 5 p.m.
• Failure to obtain a burn permit is considered an unauthorized burn.
•  Any violation of the above requirements, or unauthorized burning, may result in possible Class C Misdemeanor Citation with a fine of up to $2,000.

Operational Permit Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is an Operational Permit?
   An Operational Permit is an annual permit that is required for potentially dangerous processes or activities that may have additional code requirements to prevent accidents or incidents.
2. What authority does the Fire Marshal’s Office have to require it?
   The Fire Marshal’s Office is authorized to require Operational Permits by the International Fire Code, adopted into law by City Ordinance 691 on April 21, 2020.
3. What processes/activities require an Operational Permit?
   Please review the list above or contact the Fire Marshal's Office with any specific questions.
4. How much does an Operational Permit cost?
   An Operational Permit costs $90 per process or activity per year, or event.
5. How often do I have to renew my permit?
   You must apply for your Operational Permit EVERY year prior to the date of your next Annual Inspection. For short term activities, a Permit must be obtained prior to start of the activity.
6. How do I apply for an Operational Permit?
   You can apply anytime, online through the City of Kennedale Website.
7. What happens after I apply for an Operational Permit?
   After you apply for your Operational Permit, the Kennedale Fire Marshal’s Office will perform an inspection of the area covered by the Permit.
8. Who do I contact to ask questions about the Permit Process, or if I need a Permit? 

You can contact the Kennedale Fire Marshal’s Office at (817) 985-2154.