Fire Permit Application

Site plans and aerial photographs of the event location may be required. If the event and/or operation does not fall into one of these permit categories, please call 480-312-1855.

Request a Permit

Fire permits are required for various events and operations including:

  • Tent permit - required for any tent over 400 sq. ft. and any tent with no sides over 700 sq. ft. or multiple tents or tents with no sides at one event.
  • Vehicle Display permit - required for the display of a vehicle, motorcycle, boat, etc in a building, tent, canopy or public area.
  • Expo/convention permit - required for exposition and convention booth set-ups in ballrooms, etc.
  • Roofing operations permit - required for any roofing operation using a torch or kettle procedure.
  • Bonfire permit - required for any open burning within the city of Scottsdale for events or religious ceremonies.
  • Christmas tree lot permit - required for any Christmas tree lot set-up within the city of Scottsdale.
  • Consumer fireworks retail sale permit - required for any retail sales of consumer fireworks, as defined in A.R.S. 36-1601, within the city of Scottsdale.
  • Fire dancing permit - required for any type of fire dancing indoors or outdoors within the city of Scottsdale.
  • Compressed gas permit - required for any compressed gas installation including Bulk CO2 installations, indoor or outdoor within the city of Scottsdale.

Fire Permit Fees

Fire Permit Fees for the fiscal year of 2025/2026, effective July 1, 2025, are:

  • Fire Service Safety Permits Basic Rate - $250
  • Fire Service Safety Permits Rush Rate (Under 10-days) - $500

Last Updated: Jul 8, 2025

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