Fire Permits

Fire sprinkler and alarm permits are required whenever an owner or the owner's agent intends to modify or install:

• Fire suppression system
• Fire alarm system

Note: Permits are necessary for work on residential, commercial, industrial and institutional properties.

How to apply

All permits must be submitted 10 business days before work will be performed.

Fire sprinkler and alarm permit application

Fire alarm and sprinkler plans

Contact

For questions or to schedule inspections, contact:

• Lieutenant Bob Hampton — 952.924.2599, bhampton@stlouisparkmn.gov
• Fire Marshal Justin Head — 952.924.2173, jhead@stlouisparkmn.gov

Fire code

The City of St. Louis Park enforces the State of Minnesota's 2015 State Building and Fire Code, which includes the 2020 International Building and Fire Code published by the International Code Council, with Minnesota State Amendments. In addition to these standards, the City of St. Louis Park has adopted Chapter 1306 of the Minnesota State Building Code. This chapter includes sprinkling standards that are different from the 2020 International Building Code. Optional provisions of this chapter include sections 1306.0020 Subpart 3 and 1306.0030 Subpart 2.

Tent and membrane structure permits are required for tents and membrane structures over 400 square feet.

How to apply

All permits must be submitted 10 business days before work will be performed.

Tent and membrane structure permit application(PDF, 223KB)

Note: Make sure to include a drawing of the location and tent/structure placement.

Fees/payment

There is a flat fee of $100 for a tent/membrane structure permit.

Payment must be submitted with the application. Exact cash, credit cards and checks made payable to City of St. Louis Park are accepted.

Ways to submit

In person

Permits and payments may be dropped off at Fire Station 1, 3750 Wooddale Ave. S. Permits and payments may be left in the lobby permit receptacle or the administration counter if no one is available.

Secure fax

Fax applications to 952.928.1347. Fax permit, drawing and on a separate piece of paper your credit card information, including card number, expiration date and security code.

Mail

Include a check or a name and phone number to be contacted for credit card payment. Mail application to:

St. Louis Park Fire Department
3750 Wooddale Ave. S.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416

A permit is required for any wood burning recreational fire within the City of St. Louis Park, including fire pits and other devices designed for outdoor recreational fire use. Permits are not required for barbecue grills or natural gas or propane fire pits.

Learn more about recreational fire permits.

Flammable liquid and storage tank permits are required whenever an owner or the owner's agent intends to modify or install an above- or below-ground fuel storage tank, including temporary heat.

How to apply

All permits must be submitted 10 business days before work will be performed.

Flammable liquids and storage tank permit application(PDF, 232KB)

Note: Make sure to include a drawing of the location and tank placement.

Fees/payment

For permit fee amounts, call 952.924.2595 Monday – Friday between 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Payment must be submitted with the application. Exact cash, credit cards and checks made payable to City of St. Louis Park are accepted.

Ways to submit

In person

Permits and payments may be dropped off at Fire Station 1, 3750 Wooddale Ave. S. Permits and payments may be left in the lobby permit receptacle or the administration counter if no one is available.

Secure fax

Fax application to 952.928.1347. Fax permit, drawing and on a separate piece of paper your credit card information, including card number, expiration date and security code.

Mail

Include a check or a name and phone number to be contacted for credit card payment. Mail application to:

St. Louis Park Fire Department
3750 Wooddale Ave. S.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416

A permit is required for all public firework displays.

How to apply

All permits must be submitted 10 business days before display will take place.

Public fireworks display permit application(PDF, 192KB) 

Note: Make sure to include a drawing of the location and location of where fireworks will be launched.

Fees/payment

For permit fee amounts, call 952.924.2595 Monday – Friday between 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Payment must be submitted with the application. Exact cash, credit cards and checks made payable to City of St. Louis Park are accepted.

Ways to submit

In person

Permits and payments may be dropped off at Fire Station 1, 3750 Wooddale Ave. S. Permits and payments may be left in the lobby permit receptacle or the administration counter if no one is available.

Secure fax

Fax application to 952.928.1347. Fax permit, drawing and on a separate piece of paper your credit card information, including card number, expiration date and security code.

Mail

Include a check or a name and phone number to be contacted for credit card payment. Mail application to:

St. Louis Park Fire Department
3750 Wooddale Ave. S.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416